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North Korea Confirms Troop Deployment to Ukraine, Strengthening Russia Alliance
North Korea confirmed sending troops to aid Russia in Ukraine's Kursk region, under a June 2023 defense pact, following similar statements by Russia's top general; this move strengthens the Russo-North Korean alliance and resulted in reported success in the Kursk offensive.
North Korea Confirms Troop Deployment to Ukraine, Strengthening Russia Alliance
North Korea confirmed sending troops to aid Russia in Ukraine's Kursk region, under a June 2023 defense pact, following similar statements by Russia's top general; this move strengthens the Russo-North Korean alliance and resulted in reported success in the Kursk offensive.
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60% Bias Score
Imada Sake: Export Boom Fueled by Global Demand and UNESCO Recognition
Imada Sake Brewing Co. in Akitsu, Japan, has seen a 90 percent increase in sake exports over the past decade, driven by global demand and UNESCO recognition, with flagship brand Fukucho reaching nearly 20 countries and utilizing a new yeast strain to address export challenges.
Imada Sake: Export Boom Fueled by Global Demand and UNESCO Recognition
Imada Sake Brewing Co. in Akitsu, Japan, has seen a 90 percent increase in sake exports over the past decade, driven by global demand and UNESCO recognition, with flagship brand Fukucho reaching nearly 20 countries and utilizing a new yeast strain to address export challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Japanese Automakers Showcase EVs in China, Emphasizing Localization
Major Japanese automakers, including Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, unveiled new electric and hybrid vehicle models at the Shanghai auto show, emphasizing collaboration with Chinese tech firms like Huawei and DeepSeek to boost their competitiveness in the world's largest auto market amidst a US-China tr...
Japanese Automakers Showcase EVs in China, Emphasizing Localization
Major Japanese automakers, including Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, unveiled new electric and hybrid vehicle models at the Shanghai auto show, emphasizing collaboration with Chinese tech firms like Huawei and DeepSeek to boost their competitiveness in the world's largest auto market amidst a US-China tr...
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Ambassador Optimistic About Japan Tariff Talks
New U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass expressed optimism about tariff negotiations with Japan, stating both countries are in a "golden age" economically and in terms of friendship, despite previous protectionist policies that strained relations; he also pledged support for resolving the North Ko...
U.S. Ambassador Optimistic About Japan Tariff Talks
New U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass expressed optimism about tariff negotiations with Japan, stating both countries are in a "golden age" economically and in terms of friendship, despite previous protectionist policies that strained relations; he also pledged support for resolving the North Ko...
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52% Bias Score
Japan, Netherlands Strengthen Ties Amid Global Security Concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof agreed Monday in Tokyo to further security and economic cooperation, citing concerns about China's assertiveness and Russia's war in Ukraine, during Schoof's visit to the World Exposition and the 425th anniversary of bilater...
Japan, Netherlands Strengthen Ties Amid Global Security Concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof agreed Monday in Tokyo to further security and economic cooperation, citing concerns about China's assertiveness and Russia's war in Ukraine, during Schoof's visit to the World Exposition and the 425th anniversary of bilater...
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40% Bias Score
Japan Seeks "Specific Progress" in U.S. Tariff Talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks "specific progress" in ongoing U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations following a first round of talks deemed "frank and constructive," aiming to address a $63 billion trade surplus and broader concerns.
Japan Seeks "Specific Progress" in U.S. Tariff Talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks "specific progress" in ongoing U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations following a first round of talks deemed "frank and constructive," aiming to address a $63 billion trade surplus and broader concerns.
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Global Military Spending Hits Record High of $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit a record $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, driven by the war in Ukraine and regional tensions; the U.S. spent $997 billion, while China spent $314 billion, and Russia's spending surged by 38% to $149 billion.
Global Military Spending Hits Record High of $2.72 Trillion in 2024
Global military spending hit a record $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023, driven by the war in Ukraine and regional tensions; the U.S. spent $997 billion, while China spent $314 billion, and Russia's spending surged by 38% to $149 billion.
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36% Bias Score
US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Prioritize Return of Japanese Abductees from North Korea
Seventeen U.S. representatives urged President Trump in an April 4th letter to prioritize securing the return of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, leveraging his past relationship with Kim Jong Un to resolve the decades-long issue, particularly highlighting the case of Megumi Yokota, abduct...
US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Prioritize Return of Japanese Abductees from North Korea
Seventeen U.S. representatives urged President Trump in an April 4th letter to prioritize securing the return of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, leveraging his past relationship with Kim Jong Un to resolve the decades-long issue, particularly highlighting the case of Megumi Yokota, abduct...
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44% Bias Score
Japanese Lawmakers Visit Yasukuni Shrine, Sparking Regional Tensions
A cross-party group of approximately 70 Japanese lawmakers visited the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday for its spring festival, despite criticism from China and South Korea due to the shrine's association with Japan's wartime past and the honoring of convicted war criminals.
Japanese Lawmakers Visit Yasukuni Shrine, Sparking Regional Tensions
A cross-party group of approximately 70 Japanese lawmakers visited the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday for its spring festival, despite criticism from China and South Korea due to the shrine's association with Japan's wartime past and the honoring of convicted war criminals.
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44% Bias Score
Pope Francis' Death Mourned in Japan
The death of Pope Francis, known for his advocacy for peace and nuclear disarmament, prompted mourning in Japan, particularly among atomic bomb survivors and victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, who fondly remember his 2019 visit.
Pope Francis' Death Mourned in Japan
The death of Pope Francis, known for his advocacy for peace and nuclear disarmament, prompted mourning in Japan, particularly among atomic bomb survivors and victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, who fondly remember his 2019 visit.
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4% Bias Score
Hashimoto Wins Fifth Straight Gymnastics Title
Daiki Hashimoto won his fifth straight Japanese national artistic gymnastics title on Sunday, beating 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist Shinnosuke Oka by 0.600 points, scoring 169.695 points overall, showcasing a comeback after a disappointing sixth-place finish in Paris.
Hashimoto Wins Fifth Straight Gymnastics Title
Daiki Hashimoto won his fifth straight Japanese national artistic gymnastics title on Sunday, beating 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist Shinnosuke Oka by 0.600 points, scoring 169.695 points overall, showcasing a comeback after a disappointing sixth-place finish in Paris.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs, Iwojima Recovery, and Osaka Expo Open
A Kyodo News survey shows 84.2 percent of Japanese expect Trump's tariffs to harm their livelihoods; a joint U.S.-Japan team is recovering U.S. war dead on Iwojima; and the Osaka Expo opened, aiming for sustainable development.
Trump Tariffs, Iwojima Recovery, and Osaka Expo Open
A Kyodo News survey shows 84.2 percent of Japanese expect Trump's tariffs to harm their livelihoods; a joint U.S.-Japan team is recovering U.S. war dead on Iwojima; and the Osaka Expo opened, aiming for sustainable development.
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