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 Hormuz tolls ‘unacceptable,’ top U.S. envoy says after touring Gulf nations
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Hormuz tolls ‘unacceptable,’ top U.S. envoy says after touring Gulf nations

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured Gulf nations and called the tolls imposed on shipping through the Strait…

6/25/2026 · 20 min read · 43 views
 Improper handling of secrets found at Cabinet Secretariat
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Improper handling of secrets found at Cabinet Secretariat

Documents were stored inappropriately, such as being left in office drawers, instead of being kept in lockable safes,…

6/25/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
 Expert witnesses demand amendment to retrial reform bill
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Expert witnesses demand amendment to retrial reform bill

The bill to revise the Code of Criminal Procedure limits the scope of evidence that courts may order public…

6/25/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
 Three youths jailed over fatal assault of college student in Hokkaido
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Three youths jailed over fatal assault of college student in Hokkaido

The case involved a 20-year-old student being beaten to death by six people in a park in 2024.

6/25/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
 FIFA will allow rainbow flags at Egypt vs. Iran match at World Cup
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FIFA will allow rainbow flags at Egypt vs. Iran match at World Cup

FIFA announced that rainbow flags will be permitted at the upcoming World Cup match between Egypt and Iran. The…

6/25/2026 · 22 min read · 44 views
 Ship struck in Strait of Hormuz as oil supertankers turn back again
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Ship struck in Strait of Hormuz as oil supertankers turn back again

A commercial vessel was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting concerns over maritime security in the…

6/25/2026 · 20 min read · 39 views
 Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton not ready to close door on Formula One title bid
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Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton not ready to close door on Formula One title bid

Lewis Hamilton stated he is not prepared to give up his Formula One title hopes despite Ferrari's recent strong…

6/25/2026 · 21 min read · 40 views
 Takeda sees return to growth within three years, new CEO says
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Takeda sees return to growth within three years, new CEO says

The company is targeting a return on equity of at least 5% over that time, Julie Kim said at her first news conference…

6/25/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
 Tokyo inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on track for further hike
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Tokyo inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on track for further hike

The consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier in Japan’s capital.

6/25/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
 Ebola scientists lack access to virus samples behind Congo’s largest Bundibugyo outbreak
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Ebola scientists lack access to virus samples behind Congo’s largest Bundibugyo outbreak

Scientists studying the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola are unable to obtain virus samples from the ongoing outbreak in…

6/25/2026 · 20 min read · 34 views
 Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
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Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris

A sumo exhibition in Paris attracted significant attention, with media coverage emphasizing cultural elements of the…

6/16/2026 · 22 min read · 40 views
 Starbucks in South Korea to close all stores early for history training
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Starbucks in South Korea to close all stores early for history training

The move comes after a promotional event sparked harsh criticism from customers and politicians, including President…

6/16/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
 China’s pet owners splurge on preschools to pamper puppies
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China’s pet owners splurge on preschools to pamper puppies

Pet owners in China are increasingly enrolling their puppies in specialized preschools that offer training, grooming…

6/16/2026 · 22 min read · 43 views
 Japan enacts bill overhauling guardianship system
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Japan enacts bill overhauling guardianship system

The revision will allow people to opt out of support under the adult guardianship system based on their needs.

6/16/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
 Nikkei average surges above 69,000 to record high
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Nikkei average surges above 69,000 to record high

Japan's Nikkei stock index rose above 69,000 points, setting a new record. The surge was driven by gains in technology…

6/14/2026 · 21 min read · 38 views
 Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says
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Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says

Former President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he was ready to help end the conflict in Ukraine,…

6/14/2026 · 20 min read · 47 views
 G7 protest turns from carnival to violent stand-off
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G7 protest turns from carnival to violent stand-off

Geneva’s police said around 20,000 people attended, with the vast majority well behaved and not involved in any…

6/14/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
 Switzerland rejects proposal to cap population at 10 million
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Switzerland rejects proposal to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland's parliament voted against a proposal to limit the country's total population to 10 million people. The…

6/14/2026 · 20 min read · 41 views
 U.S., Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says
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U.S., Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

The United States and Iran have announced a peace agreement, with a signing ceremony slated for Friday. Pakistan’s…

6/14/2026 · 20 min read · 41 views
 Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller
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Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller

A header from substitute Koki Ogawa leveled the score during injury time.

6/14/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
 Japan strikes late to earn thrilling draw with Netherlands in World Cup opener
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Japan strikes late to earn thrilling draw with Netherlands in World Cup opener

Japan scored the tying goal in the 88th minute.

6/14/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
 Japan seen leaning on Treasurys to fund yen intervention
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Japan seen leaning on Treasurys to fund yen intervention

Treasury sales may not go down well in Washington where officials have become increasingly focused on the stability of…

6/4/2026 · 1 min read · 58 views
 Green jobs can’t fix South African unemployment, experts say
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Green jobs can’t fix South African unemployment, experts say

Experts have stated that green jobs alone cannot resolve the high unemployment rates in South Africa. They emphasize…

6/4/2026 · 20 min read · 51 views
 Mining turns India’s heat-shield hills to dust
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Mining turns India’s heat-shield hills to dust

Mining activities in India are causing significant environmental degradation, particularly in the heat-shield hills.…

6/4/2026 · 20 min read · 63 views
 Japan and U.S. to collaborate on AI-driven scientific development
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Japan and U.S. to collaborate on AI-driven scientific development

The move is part of a U.S. national project called Genesis Mission, and Japan is the first country to cooperate.

6/4/2026 · 1 min read · 52 views
 Is Iran’s new supreme leader taking up the reins of power?
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Is Iran’s new supreme leader taking up the reins of power?

It remains to be seen whether Mojtaba Khamenei will replicate the rule of his father, who was all-powerful during his…

6/4/2026 · 1 min read · 50 views
 South Korea labor minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff
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South Korea labor minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

The government, businesses and unions should discuss how to share 'excess profits' and narrow the gap between…

6/4/2026 · 1 min read · 55 views
 Xi to visit North Korea next month for the first time since 2019
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Xi to visit North Korea next month for the first time since 2019

Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next month, marking his first trip to the country since 2019. This visit comes…

6/4/2026 · 20 min read · 53 views
 ’Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback
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’Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback

Former President Donald Trump is encountering increasing resistance from within the Republican Party. This pushback is…

6/4/2026 · 20 min read · 54 views
 Extreme heat raises risk of preterm births, research shows
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Extreme heat raises risk of preterm births, research shows

Findings indicate that women are particularly susceptible to the effects of heat between the 16th and 22nd weeks of…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
 SMBC moves beyond traditional lending to spur returns
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SMBC moves beyond traditional lending to spur returns

SMBC is shifting its focus from traditional lending practices to enhance its returns. This strategic move aims to…

6/3/2026 · 21 min read · 67 views
 Consumption tax cut is quickly turning into a headache for Takaichi
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Consumption tax cut is quickly turning into a headache for Takaichi

Translating the pledge from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration into policy has proven more complicated…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 59 views
 Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson announces retirement
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Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson announces retirement

Wilson made his announcement during ⁠a 3-minute, 16-second video posted to social media.

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 74 views
 Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat
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Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat

An alliance bulletin ​says China's military intelligence services have been using networking ‌sites and recruitment…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 51 views
 Germany fails to gain seat on U.N. Security Council
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Germany fails to gain seat on U.N. Security Council

This is the first time that Germany, Europe's largest economy that has already served six terms, failed to get elected…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 60 views
 Ebola burial team attacked and 11 patients flee care in widening outbreak in Congo
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Ebola burial team attacked and 11 patients flee care in widening outbreak in Congo

The developments underscore the challenges facing responders as the outbreak takes on a growing international…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 59 views
 Aryna Sabalenka left wanting to ’quit tennis’ after shocking French Open collapse
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Aryna Sabalenka left wanting to ’quit tennis’ after shocking French Open collapse

All of Sabalenka's Grand Slam wins have come on hard courts, and she said she needed to crack the ​code ​on clay and…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
 South Korea’s left wins big in local vote in boost for president
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South Korea’s left wins big in local vote in boost for president

South Korea's left-wing parties achieved significant victories in the recent local elections, providing a boost to…

6/3/2026 · 20 min read · 39 views
India missed out on AI and now its run as market darling may be over
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India missed out on AI and now its run as market darling may be over

India's position as a leading market may be jeopardized due to its late entry into the artificial intelligence sector.…

5/18/2026 · 21 min read · 34 views

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