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Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid
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The United Nations says that, at best, it will be able to raise enough money to help about 60% of the 307 million people it predicts will need humanitarian aid next year.
#aid #Food #Sudan #Syria #society #Worldnews #inequality #hunger #wealth
on Tue, 10PM
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32 survivors as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan
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Azerbaijani authorities said 32 people had survived the crash of the Embraer 190 near the city of Aktau.
#Russia #airlines #Worldnews #kazakhstan #azerbaijanairlines
23h ago
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Japan pump price tops ¥180 per liter for first time in 15 months
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The national average at the pump as of Monday climbed ¥4.8 from a week before to ¥180.6, posting an increase for the seventh straight week.
on Wed, 4PM
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Japan eyes more discretion for schools in upcoming curriculum revision
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A government panel has been tasked with considering ways to give schools more flexibility in determining class hours and content as part of the next curriculum revamp.
#mext #Japan #schools #society #education
on Wed, 4PM
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Chinese man sentenced for vandalizing Yasukuni Shrine
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According to the ruling, Jiang Zhuojun, 29, conspired with two other Chinese men to write 'toilet' in red spray paint on a pillar at the shrine.
#Japan #Shrines #yasukunishrine #chinajapanrelations
on Wed, 4PM
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The real-life violence that inspired South Korea's 'Squid Game'
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A struggling car giant in South Korea announcing in 2009 it was laying off more than 2,600 people resulted in an occupation of its factory.
#netflix #squidgame #crimelegal #southkorea #AsiaPacific
on Wed, 3PM
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Japan's top diplomat visits China as a step toward mending ties
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Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya's trip marks the first visit by a top Japanese diplomat to Beijing since April 2023.
#China #Japan #trade #oceans #fishing #liqiang #Politics #fukushimano1 #takeshiiwaya #chinajapanrelations
on Wed, 3PM
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Toyota to donate $1 million to Trump’s inauguration ceremony
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President-elect Trump says he plans to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico, triggering concerns from automakers that rely on Mexican production for the U.S. market.
#toyota #JoeBiden #business #companies #DonaldTrump
on Wed, 2PM
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Ukraine reports massive Christmas Day attack by Russia
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Russian missiles killed at least one person and damaged energy infrastructure across the country, officials said.
#Russia #ukraine #Worldnews #VladimirPutin #RussiaUkraineWar #VolodymyrZelenskyy
on Wed, 2PM
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Africans demand a bigger share of their natural resources wealth
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Multinational companies should hurry to find sustainable ways in which they can share risk and revenue with governments, as they do elsewhere.
#africa #mining #zambia #debeers #senegal #botswana #Worldnews #Commentary #colonialism #southafrica
on Wed, 2PM
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China is taking a page from Russia’s disinformation playbook
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Russian and Chinese influence operations are increasingly similar and complementary, showing how the two regimes are collaborating to dominate the information space.
#China #media #Russia #taiwan #ukraine #fakenews #internet #Worldnews #Commentary #SocialMedia
on Wed, 1PM
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Ueda avoids giving clear hint on chances of January rate hike
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The Bank of Japan governor is sticking to his view that the central bank needs to keep monitoring risks for the economy.
#boj #yen #economy #business #inflation #japaneseeconomy
on Wed, 1PM
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Toyota sales stagnate as factory glitches compound weaker demand
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Vehicle sales totaled 984,348 units last month, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday, down 0.2% year-on-year.
#us #China #toyota #business #carmakers #companies
on Wed, 12PM
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Japan ministers agree on price cuts for half of all drugs
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Ministers also agreed to raise the upper limit on out-of-pocket medical expenses.
#mhlw #Japan #Health #budgets #financeministry #pharmaceuticals
on Wed, 12PM
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Mayors urge Biden to approve Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel
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A total of 20 people, including the heads of administrative districts where U.S. Steel facilities are located, underlined the importance of the deal to the local communities.
#us #indiana #ussteel #business #companies #nipponsteel #Pennsylvania #acquisitions
on Wed, 12PM
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South Korean temple pledges to return Buddha statue next spring
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In October 2023, the South Korean Supreme Court affirmed that the statue was owned by a Japanese temple in Nagasaki Prefecture.
#Japan #temples #kannonji #nagasaki #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations
on Wed, 12PM
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Human error caused JAL jet collision at Haneda Airport: safety board
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The pilot and co-pilot of the Japan Coast Guard plane mistakenly believed they got cleared to enter the runway just before the Jan. 2 incident.
#JAL #Japan #tokyo #Airports #airlines #aviation #airaccidents #hanedaairport #japanairlines #japancoastguard
on Wed, 11AM
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New Nagoya arena won't ease sumo's ticket crunch
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A shiny new arena in Nagoya will seat 17,000 but capacity won't be nearly that high for sumo, meaning there's no relief on the horizon for ticket-hungry fans.
#sumo #nagoya #igarena #japansumoassociation
on Wed, 11AM
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Ishiba aims for agreement on corporate political donations by March
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While opposition parties are pushing for a ban on such donations, Ishiba has reiterated his opposition to such a move.
#us #LDP #Japan #Politics #shigeruishiba #politicalfunds #usjapanrelations
on Wed, 10AM
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Japan decides on 10% boost to teacher allowances
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The hike, expected to start in January 2026, would be the first since the law came into force in 1972.
#Japan #wages #overwork #teachers
on Wed, 10AM
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Demand for Japanese content booms after 'Shogun' success
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With interest coming from overseas producers, Japan-based companies are trying to help creators get their stories told.
#anime #manga #shogun #culture #onepiece #Streaming #television #entertainmentnews
on Wed, 10AM
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'Don't mess with our mince pies,' some Brits plead
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A mixture of different dried fruits, chopped apples and spices soaked in spirits such as brandy and rum, the snack is a favorite around the holidays.
#life #pastries #fooddrink #mincepies #britishfood
on Wed, 9AM
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Will stability rise from the Middle East rubble?
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If done well, focusing on ending ongoing conflicts and building a basis for stability and security will reestablish a foundation for peacemaking.
#Iran #Israel #lebanon #Worldnews #Commentary #middleeast #palestinians #israelhamaswar
on Wed, 9AM
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Japan to stay the third-largest U.N. contributor
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The share of Japan's contribution to the United Nation's regular budget will drop by about 1 percentage point from the current level to 6.930%.
#un #us #China #Japan #budgets #Politics
on Wed, 9AM
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Seagrass bed restoration work spreads in Miyagi Prefecture
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Seagrass and seaweed beds are capturing global attention as they absorb carbon dioxide.
#Japan #carbon #miyagi #oceans #tsunami #Environment #climatechange
on Wed, 9AM
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Osaka Prefecture city showcases electronic voting and open applications
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The mayoral election in a Osaka Prefecture city was held following an open recruitment process for candidates over the internet.
#Japan #osaka #Politics #shijonawate #digitalization #localgovernment
on Wed, 9AM
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The tsunami detection buoys safeguarding lives in Thailand
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They form part of a warning system intended to ensure no disaster is as deadly as a huge December 2004 tsunami caused by an earthquake under the Indian Ocean.
#tsunami #srilanka #thailand #AsiaPacific #SouthEastAsia #sciencehealth
on Wed, 8AM
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Will Honda-Nissan tie-up deliver synergies in time to counter China?
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Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe has said the companies need to build up capabilities by 2030 or face being 'beaten,' but analysts question whether they have that much time.
#China #honda #nissan #business #carmakers #companies #ElectricVehicles
on Wed, 8AM
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Postecoglou says Spurs 'need to reinforce' in transfer window
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Spurs have been hit by injuries and suspensions during the past month, but Postecoglou has refused to rein in his attacking approach.
#soccer #premierleague #angepostecoglou #tottenhamhotspur
on Wed, 7AM
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Blogs to Bluesky: Social media shifts responses after 2004 tsunami
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In two decades, the online social media landscape has experienced a vast change, allowing information — as well as rumor and misinformation — to flow in real time.
#tech #tsunami #business #thailand #bandaaceh #indonesia #SocialMedia #SouthEastAsia
on Wed, 6AM
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Step into ukiyo-e: A digital journey through Japan’s traditional art form
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'Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition' uses 3D animation and projection mapping to reimagine Edo-era woodblock prints for modern audiences.
on Wed, 6AM
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Japan plans system for temporary control of key plants during emergencies
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The system would be activated when production of specified critical products designated in the economic security promotion law are disrupted.
#Japan #medicine #chipmakers #manufacturing #economicsecurity
on Wed, 5AM
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Residents of Shizuoka live longest healthy lives in Japan, ranking shows
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Every three years the health ministry estimates healthy life expectancy based on a comprehensive survey of living conditions.
#Japan #Health #elderly #society #surveys #lifeexpectancy
on Wed, 5AM
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How a hedge fund exodus reshaped global cocoa markets
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The impact of hedge funds' exit illustrates how reliant trading has become on these lightly regulated funds that increasingly shape financial markets.
#cocoa #ghana #markets #business #chocolate #ivorycoast
on Wed, 4AM
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Looting cripples Gaza food supply despite Israeli pledge to tackle gangs
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Israel has failed to crack down on armed gangs attacking food convoys in Gaza, despite a pledge to do so in mid-October to help ward off famine in the Palestinian enclave, according to three U.N. and U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The commitment, made behind closed doors, seemed like a...
#gaza #hamas #Israel #famine #hunger #Worldnews #middleeast #palestinians #israelhamaswar
on Wed, 4AM
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Djokovic has sights set on more glory as Swiatek returns under doping cloud
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As doubts grew over Djokovic's motivation and ability to take down the new guard after a disappointing 2024, he stunned the tennis world by hiring Murray to coach him.
#tennis #igaswiatek #novakdjokovic #australianopen
on Wed, 3AM
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Israeli army forces patients out of north Gaza hospital, medics say
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Israel says its operation around the three northern Gaza communities surrounding the hospital is targeting Hamas militants.
#gaza #hamas #Israel #Worldnews #middleeast #palestinians #israelhamaswar #BenjaminNetanyahu
on Wed, 3AM
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Syrian Christians attend Christmas mass for first time since Assad's fall
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De facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa has told Christians and other groups that they will be safe in a Syria run by his group.
on Wed, 3AM
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The star dealmakers remaking the rules of corporate debt
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The world of liability management is a small, aggressive and, thus far, male-dominated corner of corporate finance.
on Wed, 2AM
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Investors hope for U.S. stock market trifecta in 2025 after boom years
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They are eyeing a solid economy supporting corporate profits, moderating interest rates and pro-growth policies from incoming President Donald Trump.
#us #economy #markets #business #wallstreet #stockmarket #economicindicators
on Wed, 1AM
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How does Japan live so long? Faulty records, one researcher says.
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The true secret to extreme longevity seems to be to 'move where birth certificates are rare, teach your kids pension fraud and start lying,' the researcher says.
#life #aging #death #Health #elderly #lifestyle
on Wed, 12AM
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Japan selects two groups for third offshore wind power round
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The country aims to accelerate offshore wind development as part of its decarbonization strategy.
#bp #jera #wind #energy #business #companies #utilities #renewables
on Tue, 10PM
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Japan aims for 60% emissions cut by 2035 in target seen as lax
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The target was proposed last month, and was criticized by experts who said the plans don’t align with international ambitions to curb global warming.
#Japan #carbon #energy #emissions #Environment #shigeruishiba
on Tue, 9PM
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Mizuho CEO sees global boom in M&A after Trump takes office
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Masahiro Kihara, the CEO of Mizuho, Japan’s third-largest lender, is expecting U.S. President-elect Trump to make regulations more business friendly.
#banks #mizuho #business #companies #DonaldTrump #usjapanrelations
on Tue, 9PM
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How one man became a Ukrainian traitor and Russian spy
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Before the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian nationals were mainly recruited during trips to Russia, but approaches are more often made online now using social networks.
#Worldnews #espionage #surveillance #RussiaUkraineWar
on Tue, 8PM
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China and Japan expected to discuss seafood ban on Wednesday
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Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya's one-day visit to Beijing, on China's invitation, is his first since assuming his role in October.
#Japan #trade #oceans #Politics #chinajapanrelations
on Tue, 7PM
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North Korean hacker group behind DMM Bitcoin’s cryptocurrency leak
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The hacker group is believed to have planted a virus on an employee's computer using a fake job recruitment message sent via LinkedIn.
on Tue, 1PM
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Chiefs hold off Ravens (by a toe) in thrilling season opener
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards with a touchdown and an interception, making just enough plays to outlast Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.
#NFL #moresports #baltimoreravens #KansasCityChiefs
on Sep 6
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Comeback queen Pegula sets up U.S. Open title clash with Sabalenka
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Pegula battled back from a set and a break down to record a gutsy 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over her 52nd-ranked opponent from the Czech Republic.
#tennis #usopen #jessicapegula #arynasabalenka
on Sep 6
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Union chief assails U.S. Steel CEO and calls deal for company flawed
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United Steelworkers President David McCall said he didn’t think the future of U.S. Steel hinged on Nippon Steel buying the company.
#ussteel #business #companies #nipponsteel #usjapanrelations #unitedsteelworkers
on Sep 6