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Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 Nobel economics prize
The award, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, was the final prize to be given thi
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Crackdown exposes limits of Modi’s playbook for maintaining power
The Indian leader faces the challenge of how to deal with mounting dissent, which analysts say is unlike anything he has faced so far.
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War is forcing the world to reckon with geography’s power
Everyday assumptions have been challenged by the economic havoc wrought by the blockage of a single vital shipping and energy route.
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UNRWA warns Gaza is becoming an increasingly unlivable place
Gaza faces persistent shortages of medical supplies due to delivery restrictions. Hygiene conditions also remain dire.
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Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
It is the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff's tenure.
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Driver’s license data breaches becoming major concern
The rush may reflect fears that their license data could be abused. Police, however, say that reissuing a license would do little to prevent
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The do’s, don’ts and pitfalls when applying for permanent residency in Japan
What to know about income requirements, pension payments and the all-important statement of reasons.
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Netflix vies to be a cut above in TV production
Netflix Japan's dramas are pushing the boundaries of storytelling and uplifting domestic TV standards, though not without growing pains.
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India releases ‘cockroach’ leaders as movement calls for more protests
Sweeping security restrictions have underscored tensions facing Narendra Modi's government as it confronts a sustained wave of youth-led dis
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Major electronics firms bombarded with cyberdefense inquiries
Demand is expected to continue expanding as these electronics firms are reinforcing their services in anticipation of sophisticated AI cyber
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Takaichi again in a bind as U.S. threatens to ‘end’ ICC
Japan, which hosts roughly 60,000 U.S. service members and depends on Washington for its security, will need to walk a fine line as it pushe
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With bilateral trade booming, why are Japan-China tensions rising?
In our new era of "weaponized interdependence," economic ties can create strategic vulnerabilities.
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‘Everyone is angry’: Okinawans fearful and frustrated after killing
The alleged murder by an American soldier has reignited controversy over the heavy U.S. military presence on the southern island.
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Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires to protected forest
Indonesian authorities and YIARI rescued 46 orangutans from threats of fires between August and Friday.
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Guardians beat White Sox to complete comeback and punch ticket to ALCS
Cleveland became the fourth team to win a best-of-five postseason series after losing the first two games at home.
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NASCAR and IndyCar look to generate Formula One-type growth overseas
The US-based leagues have seen F1, owned by Liberty Media, expand more outside its European base in recent years, helping boost its populari
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Trump calls for replacing Zelenskyy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia
Zelenskyy, in some of his sharpest criticism yet of the White House, blasted Trump's deal with Putin to lift sanctions on Russian diesel.
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Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon since 2023
It was his first victory over the distance since Berlin in 2023 and part of his "World Tour" to raise funds for causes he believes in.
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Rubio cites ‘necessity’ of U.S. sanctions on ICC in call with Japanese counterpart
The court's legislative body demanded "the immediate revocation" of the sanctions, urging "the international community to stand firm" in its
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26% in Japan see U.S. as biggest threat to world peace: survey
The rate for the United States rose 9.3 percentage points from the previous fiscal 2025 survey. The figure stood at 6.6% in fiscal 2024.
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People-loving Autumn is ready for a new home
Autumn is a very sweet beagle, a colorful chap with a penchant for play. And, he'll warm your heart no matter what the temperature.
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Ronaldo suspended by Portugal FA after leaving camp, criticizing coach
The Portuguese Football Federation opened disciplinary proceedings against Ronaldo after he left camp following a miscommunication with coac
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Tomoka Nishiyama earns right to become shogi’s first female <i>kishi</i> player
Nishiyama, 31, who holds four titles in the joryu kishi system for women, could become the first female to compete in the top open system.
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Hunger and malnutrition stalk Gazans, one year on from ceasefire
Every day, Niyaha al-Masri spends six exhausting hours or more queueing at a community kitchen in the hope of getting some food for her fami
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