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Japan, Malaysia Strengthen Ties Amid China's Growing Influence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to strengthen security and economic ties during a summit in Malaysia, upgrading their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to counter China's growing influence and cooperate on regional issues...
Japan, Malaysia Strengthen Ties Amid China's Growing Influence
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to strengthen security and economic ties during a summit in Malaysia, upgrading their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" to counter China's growing influence and cooperate on regional issues...
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Japan to Replace National Security Advisor Amid Incoming Trump Administration
Japan will replace its national security advisor, Takeo Akiba, with Vice Foreign Minister Masataka Okano before President-elect Trump's inauguration; Okano will coordinate diplomatic and security policies, including relations with the U.S. and China, and implement an "active cyber defense" strategy.
Japan to Replace National Security Advisor Amid Incoming Trump Administration
Japan will replace its national security advisor, Takeo Akiba, with Vice Foreign Minister Masataka Okano before President-elect Trump's inauguration; Okano will coordinate diplomatic and security policies, including relations with the U.S. and China, and implement an "active cyber defense" strategy.
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Biden Blocks Japanese Steelmaker's US Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's \$14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, prompting criticism from Japan and the companies involved, who plan legal action.
Biden Blocks Japanese Steelmaker's US Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's \$14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, prompting criticism from Japan and the companies involved, who plan legal action.
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Japanese Veteran Recounts Survival of Leyte Gulf's Largest Naval Battle
Shigetoshi Kaneko, a Japanese naval communications officer, survived the sinking of the Zuikaku aircraft carrier during the October 25, 1944, Battle of Leyte Gulf, recounting his ordeal 80 years later on the battle's anniversary as a testament to the human cost of the largest naval battle in modern ...
Japanese Veteran Recounts Survival of Leyte Gulf's Largest Naval Battle
Shigetoshi Kaneko, a Japanese naval communications officer, survived the sinking of the Zuikaku aircraft carrier during the October 25, 1944, Battle of Leyte Gulf, recounting his ordeal 80 years later on the battle's anniversary as a testament to the human cost of the largest naval battle in modern ...
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Fatal Collision at Haneda Airport: Five Dead
A Japan Coast Guard plane collided with a Japan Airlines jet on January 2, 2024, at Tokyo's Haneda airport, resulting in five deaths and highlighting safety concerns; investigations are underway.
Fatal Collision at Haneda Airport: Five Dead
A Japan Coast Guard plane collided with a Japan Airlines jet on January 2, 2024, at Tokyo's Haneda airport, resulting in five deaths and highlighting safety concerns; investigations are underway.
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Japanese Gymnast Oka Wins Three Golds at Paris Olympics
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, 21-year-old Japanese gymnast Shinnosuke Oka won three gold medals (men's individual all-around, team, horizontal bar) and a bronze (parallel bars), marking the first time a Japanese gymnast achieved this feat since 1972 and extending Japan's dominance in the men's all-aro...
Japanese Gymnast Oka Wins Three Golds at Paris Olympics
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, 21-year-old Japanese gymnast Shinnosuke Oka won three gold medals (men's individual all-around, team, horizontal bar) and a bronze (parallel bars), marking the first time a Japanese gymnast achieved this feat since 1972 and extending Japan's dominance in the men's all-aro...
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Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Japan
Japan's Meteorological Agency warned of heavy snow and potential traffic disruptions from Wednesday to Friday across northern and western Japan, with strong winds and blizzards possible depending on air temperature.
Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Japan
Japan's Meteorological Agency warned of heavy snow and potential traffic disruptions from Wednesday to Friday across northern and western Japan, with strong winds and blizzards possible depending on air temperature.
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Japan's Defense Spending Plan Faces Tax Revenue Uncertainty
Facing uncertainty over tax revenues, Japan plans to spend \$272 billion on defense through 2027, while delaying an income tax hike and relying on potentially unsustainable corporate tax revenue, raising concerns about long-term fiscal stability.
Japan's Defense Spending Plan Faces Tax Revenue Uncertainty
Facing uncertainty over tax revenues, Japan plans to spend \$272 billion on defense through 2027, while delaying an income tax hike and relying on potentially unsustainable corporate tax revenue, raising concerns about long-term fiscal stability.
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48% Bias Score
Ishiba Rules Out Grand Coalition, Prioritizes Opposition Support and Electoral Reform
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ruled out forming a grand coalition following his coalition's loss of majority in the House of Representatives in October, instead focusing on securing broad opposition support and electoral reform to address voter concerns.
Ishiba Rules Out Grand Coalition, Prioritizes Opposition Support and Electoral Reform
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ruled out forming a grand coalition following his coalition's loss of majority in the House of Representatives in October, instead focusing on securing broad opposition support and electoral reform to address voter concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Record Number of Japanese Teachers Take Mental Health Leave
A record 7,119 Japanese public school teachers took mental health leave in fiscal 2023, up 580 from the previous year, highlighting increased workloads and prompting government intervention to increase teacher numbers and support mental health. A record 788 teachers also quit after less than a year,...
Record Number of Japanese Teachers Take Mental Health Leave
A record 7,119 Japanese public school teachers took mental health leave in fiscal 2023, up 580 from the previous year, highlighting increased workloads and prompting government intervention to increase teacher numbers and support mental health. A record 788 teachers also quit after less than a year,...
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48% Bias Score
Noto Earthquake: One Year Later, Slow Recovery Continues
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 1, 2024, causing at least 500 deaths and leaving 21,000 residents displaced as of late December; recovery efforts are ongoing but slow.
Noto Earthquake: One Year Later, Slow Recovery Continues
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 1, 2024, causing at least 500 deaths and leaving 21,000 residents displaced as of late December; recovery efforts are ongoing but slow.
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Ishiba's Minority Government Faces Crucial Tests
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's minority government successfully passed its first parliamentary test, but faces challenges including low public approval (36.5 percent) and opposition party pressure; upcoming elections will determine his future.
Ishiba's Minority Government Faces Crucial Tests
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's minority government successfully passed its first parliamentary test, but faces challenges including low public approval (36.5 percent) and opposition party pressure; upcoming elections will determine his future.
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48% Bias Score
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