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G7 to Hold Virtual Meeting Amidst Ukraine War, Climate Change Challenges

G7 leaders will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while Canada struggles to plan its environment ministers' meeting due to recent political changes and the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

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Japan, Philippines Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Concerns

Japan and the Philippines agreed on Monday to deepen defense cooperation, focusing on information sharing and joint military exercises to counter China's growing assertiveness in the South and East China Seas, reflecting escalating regional tensions and strengthening regional alliances.

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Smithsonian Postpones WWII Air Exhibition to 2026

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum delayed the opening of its "World War II in the Air" exhibition, originally slated for 2024, until 2026 due to multiyear renovation delays; the exhibition includes photos of post-bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki and a bomb casing but excludes victim images...

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Osaka to Test AI-Driven XR Urban Environment

Osaka is launching a city-wide AI-powered XR project, integrating AI avatars, spatial computing, and decentralized infrastructure to enhance tourism, public services, and retail, aiming to address Japan's labor shortage by 2040.

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Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High

Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2 percent in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, driven by higher rice and energy costs, exceeding market expectations and strengthening the Bank of Japan's resolve to continue raising interest rates.

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Japanese Court Rejects Lawsuit to Halt Sendai Nuclear Plant

A Japanese court rejected a lawsuit by approximately 3,000 residents to shut down two reactors at the Sendai nuclear plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, citing a lack of specific risk from natural disasters despite the plant's location near active volcanoes and a fault; the plaintiffs plan to appeal.

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Japan, Philippines Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Concerns

Japan and the Philippines agreed Monday to deepen defense collaboration, including joint military exercises and information sharing, to counter China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea and East China Sea, driven by mutual concerns about China's actions in disputed waters.

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Japanese Emperor Highlights WWII Education on 65th Birthday

On his 65th birthday, Japanese Emperor Naruhito stressed the importance of teaching younger generations about World War II's tragedies to promote peace, especially this year, the 80th anniversary of the war's end; he and Empress Masako plan visits to Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Okinawa to honor the vic...

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Groenewoud Defeats Takagi in World Cup 1,500m Race

Three weeks before the World Allround Speed Skating Championships, Dutch skater Marijke Groenewoud beat world champion Miho Takagi in the 1,500 meters at the World Cup in Tomaszów, Poland, with a time of 1:56.67 compared to Takagi's 1:57.52, showcasing her strong form ahead of the championships.

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China Samples Japanese Fish Near Fukushima to Lift Seafood Ban

China collected Japanese fish samples near Fukushima for IAEA-led monitoring of treated radioactive water discharge, aiming to lift its seafood import ban based on analysis of radiation levels.

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Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High

Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, due to higher rice and energy costs; this follows a 3.0% rise in December and 2.7% in November.

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Trump Eyes New China Trade Deal; Japan Cautious on US Tariffs

President Trump voiced optimism about a new U.S.-China trade deal, citing his relationship with President Xi, while Japan's government reported moderate economic recovery but expressed concern over U.S. tariffs impacting exports.

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