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South Korea’s top diplomat to meet Rubio amid U.S. investment discussions
The pair plan to hold consultations on a wide range of topics, including the South Korean-U.S. relationship and Korean Peninsula issues.
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Ex-event firm chief guilty over Tokyo Games bid-rigging
All six companies charged over Tokyo Games bid-rigging were found guilty at the Tokyo District Court.
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Autumn <i>basho</i> has all the ingredients of a classic
Injury concerns threatened to overshadow the autumn tournament, but Onosato and Aonishiki have quickly put those fears to rest.
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Six months after fatal boat accident in Okinawa, student’s parents want answers
Tomoka Takeishi, 17, died during a school trip that used boats operated by a group that opposes a U.S. military base's relocation in the pre
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Trump’s North Korea outreach is about U.S. politics
Pyongyang's shifting priorities leave Washington with little leverage.
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Ambitious India out to match Hangzhou benchmark in Nagoya
The 107 medals India won in Hangzhou three years ago were a big jump from 70 in Jakarta-Palembang in 2018
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Chinese defense chief warns against militarism, historical revisionism in veiled jab at Japan
Defense Minister Dong Jun's remarks at the Xiangshan Forum came days after a rare visit to Beijing by a delegation of Japanese lawmakers.
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Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
The 39-year-old said in August he was retiring from Argentina duty after a two-decade international career that included winning the 2022 Wo
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Japan’s pork and egg prices surge as inflation continues to bite
The average retail price of pork loin this month came to ¥293 per 100 grams, hitting the highest level since the survey began in August 2003
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X Games League to hold first winter draft, with Eileen Gu expected to be top pick
Gu is the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history with three golds and three silvers.
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Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani back before end of regular season
Manager Dave Roberts said he expected Ohtani to return and play in some regular-season games before shifting to the playoffs.
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Price growth slows for residential and commercial land near chip plants
Factors apparently behind the slower growth include soaring construction costs and an oversupply of housing.
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Japan’s Jera looks to pivot LNG buying muscle into global sales
The country's largest power producer imports liquefied natural gas primarily for domestic consumption.
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U.S. military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
Plans to rebuild the main port in the pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War II and have locals concerned.
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U.S. Senate fails to advance sweeping cryptocurrency bill in blow for industry
Four Republican senators joined Democrats in voting against the legislation, which was backed by President Donald Trump.
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U.S.-China discuss cutting some tariffs as leaders prepare to meet
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on Sept. 24.
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Carry traders eye franc and krona as yen’s funding appeal ebbs
Investors are looking out for alternative currencies to borrow in to buy higher-yielding assets following the Japanese currency's recent ris
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Eisuke Mori, Japan’s Lower House chief, discuss energy
During their meeting in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president expressed gratitude for Japan's consistent support since Russia's invasion began in 20
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Indonesia’s choking wildfire, haze worsen breathing woes on Borneo
The country is experiencing its most intense fires in 11 years as "super-El Nino" conditions drive up temperatures and cause punishing droug
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South Korean retail traders’ scam losses rose to $250 million amid market swing
While the number of cases has risen just 4.1% from the same period last year, data shows the amount of money involved is up 19.8%.
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U.S. admission of space weapons seen as landmark moment in race with China and Russia
The move underscores how quickly developments have escalated into increasingly open preparations for the prospect of conflict extending into
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New measles deaths send U.S. fatalities to decades high
The deaths are a grim milestone in the return of a disease that the U.S. once largely considered vanquished.
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Japan’s export growth stays solid as shipments of chips jump
The value of exports rose 19.3% from a year earlier, slowing from a 23.2% gain in July, the Finance Ministry reported.
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South Korean workers challenging U.S. government over Georgia raid
The more than 300 South Korean workers were detained in an immigration raid last year at a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery manufacturing
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