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Taiwan and human rights are ‘red lines’ for China, ambassador says ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Washington this week for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, as both sides look to bring stability
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Modi plans Canada trip for trade deal as India speeds up Mexico talks
The three economies, with combined economic output of more than $8 trillion, are grappling with disruption from Trump's trade policies.
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AI-generated political ads warp reality ahead of U.S. midterms
The largely unregulated form of political communication is increasingly being adopted despite a broader backlash against AI-generated conten
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Kirishima’s <i>yokozuna</i> bid ends, but resurgent Onosato shines at autumn meet
There will be no new yokozuna this month, but Onosato could return to the winner's circle and Atamifuji may yet earn promotion to ōzeki.
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Imperial Japanese Army secretly considered martial law in 1945, document says
The considerations were made during the final stages of World War II amid concerns that U.S. air raids would severely disrupt public order.
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Asian Games put spotlight on cricket’s growth in Japan
The ongoing Games and a historic contest against India are giving cricket an opportunity to add to its steady growth.
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Myanmar female prisoners face torture and neglect, rights group says
Since the military seized power in a February 2021 coup, a protracted civil war has gripped the impoverished Southeast Asian nation.
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Machado fails to slip back into Venezuela while Rodríguez is away
The Venezuelan opposition leader made three attempts in 24 hours to return home but was unable to complete the journey.
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Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least nine dead and four missing near Tokyo
Chiba Prefecture reported six deaths while Kanagawa Prefecture reported three as of 8 a.m. Wednesday. Two people are missing in each prefect
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Takaichi holds first talks with Zelenskky, but no mention of defense cooperation
The Ukrainian leader did not publicly broach the possibility of tieups with Tokyo such as in the area of drone development and air defense e
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In first U.N. speech, Takaichi calls for removal of Japan’s wartime ‘enemy state’ label
Beijing has latched on to the clause in its row with Tokyo, insisting it remains legally binding and serves as safeguard of the postwar orde
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China’s drive for AI self-sufficiency rewarding firms with global focus
AI companies with a more inward focus have lost steam in recent years amid cut-throat domestic competition.
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Radiant World sent Mizuho fake Glencore email, court filing says
Details of the email exchange were outlined by Mizuho as part of a lawsuit in Singapore, where it has accused Radiant World of an alleged fr
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Trump’s White House media ban faces long odds in court, legal experts say
U.S. courts have long held that the government cannot condition press access on favorable coverage once it has opened a space to the media.
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U.S. team meets with Iranians despite Trump’s annihilation threat
The U.S. president described the meeting as "very good." Iran has yet to comment on the meeting or say who attended.
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Singapore’s record AI boom unlikely to move central bank, analysts say
Data shows electronics exports in August rose 132% from a year ago.
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Embraer nears regional jet order from Japan Airlines in blow to Airbus
The carrier, which has been weighing whether to order Embraer's E2 or Airbus's A220, is due to make a final decision as soon as October, sou
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Indonesia to develop earthquake early warning system with Japan’s help
Indonesia plans to conduct trial runs for the envisioned warning system in Jakarta and some other regions by 2030.
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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at U.N.
Iran's Armed Forces dismissed Trump's comments at the U.N. as "propaganda," saying they stand ready to inflict more blows on the "aggressors
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Asia to face sustained inflation pressure into 2027, ADB warns
Wars in Europe and the Middle East and a severe El Nino are amplifying price pressures across the continent.
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SoftBank draws over $20 billion of early interest in junk bond
Investors are rushing to capture record yields likely to be offered to help fund the firm's investments in OpenAI.
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South Korea keeps fuel cheap for holidays as fiscal cost mounts
The country's fuel-price caps have already stretched beyond the six months initially budgeted, causing growing alarm among economists.
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Turkey’s environment minister lays out agenda for COP31 summit
Amid artificial intelligence and war concerns, the head of 2026's U.N. climate summit appealed to global business leaders to keep emissions
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U.S. warns Australia’s social media algorithm reforms risk ‘facilitating censorship’
Under the proposal, platforms would be required to offer a default content feed, with the option to opt out and see posts only from followed
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