Dodgers Sign Japanese Star Pitcher Roki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki to a major-league deal Friday night, beating out the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers had been pursuing Sasaki for years and view him as a key piece in their bid for a World Series title.
Dodgers Sign Japanese Star Pitcher Roki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki to a major-league deal Friday night, beating out the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers had been pursuing Sasaki for years and view him as a key piece in their bid for a World Series title.
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Japan to Compensate Victims of Forced Sterilization Under Eugenics Law
The Japanese government will pay reparations to victims of forced sterilization under a now-defunct eugenics law, offering 15 million yen to victims, 5 million yen to spouses, and 2 million yen for forced abortions, addressing a landmark human rights violation following a Supreme Court ruling.
Japan to Compensate Victims of Forced Sterilization Under Eugenics Law
The Japanese government will pay reparations to victims of forced sterilization under a now-defunct eugenics law, offering 15 million yen to victims, 5 million yen to spouses, and 2 million yen for forced abortions, addressing a landmark human rights violation following a Supreme Court ruling.
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Japan Expresses Concern Over South Korean President's Detention, Affirms Importance of Bilateral Ties
Japan expressed "grave concern" over South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for declaring martial law, but affirmed the importance of bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the U.S., despite the political uncertainty in South Korea.
Japan Expresses Concern Over South Korean President's Detention, Affirms Importance of Bilateral Ties
Japan expressed "grave concern" over South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention for declaring martial law, but affirmed the importance of bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the U.S., despite the political uncertainty in South Korea.
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Japan's COVID-19 Toll After Five Years: 70 Million Infections, 130,000 Deaths
Five years after Japan's first confirmed COVID-19 case, over 70 million infections and 130,000 deaths are recorded, with seasonal outbreaks continuing despite a decline in yearly fatalities.
Japan's COVID-19 Toll After Five Years: 70 Million Infections, 130,000 Deaths
Five years after Japan's first confirmed COVID-19 case, over 70 million infections and 130,000 deaths are recorded, with seasonal outbreaks continuing despite a decline in yearly fatalities.
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Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Announces Plan to Acquire U.S. Steel
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves announced a plan to acquire U.S. Steel after President Biden blocked its sale to Japan's Nippon Steel due to national security concerns, triggering a lawsuit and sending both companies' shares up about 6%.
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Announces Plan to Acquire U.S. Steel
Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves announced a plan to acquire U.S. Steel after President Biden blocked its sale to Japan's Nippon Steel due to national security concerns, triggering a lawsuit and sending both companies' shares up about 6%.
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Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor Team Up in Bid for U.S. Steel
Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor are jointly bidding to acquire U.S. Steel for an amount exceeding $30 per share, aiming to prevent the company's acquisition by Japanese firm Nippon Steel, which was blocked by the White House over national security concerns.
Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor Team Up in Bid for U.S. Steel
Cleveland-Cliffs and Nucor are jointly bidding to acquire U.S. Steel for an amount exceeding $30 per share, aiming to prevent the company's acquisition by Japanese firm Nippon Steel, which was blocked by the White House over national security concerns.
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Chilean 10-Year-Old Wins Pokémon World Championship
Ten-year-old Vicente, from Iquique, Chile, won the 2024 Pokémon TCG World Championships in Hawaii after an unexpected final victory, marking Chile's first win and resulting in an invitation to the presidential palace.
Chilean 10-Year-Old Wins Pokémon World Championship
Ten-year-old Vicente, from Iquique, Chile, won the 2024 Pokémon TCG World Championships in Hawaii after an unexpected final victory, marking Chile's first win and resulting in an invitation to the presidential palace.
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China and Japan Resume High-Level Political Dialogue
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation from Japan's ruling coalition in Beijing on January 15, 2025, marking the resumption of high-level political exchanges after a seven-year pause, focusing on enhancing mutual trust, deepening cooperation, and promoting the sound development of bilateral ...
China and Japan Resume High-Level Political Dialogue
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation from Japan's ruling coalition in Beijing on January 15, 2025, marking the resumption of high-level political exchanges after a seven-year pause, focusing on enhancing mutual trust, deepening cooperation, and promoting the sound development of bilateral ...
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Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain U.S. Commitment to South China Sea Stability
Japan and the Philippines will press President-elect Trump to uphold U.S. commitment to regional stability amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, following recent aggressive Chinese coast guard patrols near the Philippines, prompting Manila to consider all options, including new law...
Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain U.S. Commitment to South China Sea Stability
Japan and the Philippines will press President-elect Trump to uphold U.S. commitment to regional stability amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea, following recent aggressive Chinese coast guard patrols near the Philippines, prompting Manila to consider all options, including new law...
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Lavrov Condemns West's Actions, Calls for UN Reform
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a press conference, criticized the West's attempts to weaken Russia, advocated for UN Security Council reform, and expressed cautious optimism about potential future relations with the incoming US administration under Donald Trump.
Lavrov Condemns West's Actions, Calls for UN Reform
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a press conference, criticized the West's attempts to weaken Russia, advocated for UN Security Council reform, and expressed cautious optimism about potential future relations with the incoming US administration under Donald Trump.
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Japan, South Korea Strengthen Ties Amidst Regional Security Concerns and South Korea's Political Crisis
Amidst South Korea's political crisis following President Yoon's impeachment and North Korea's growing ties with Russia, Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers met in Seoul on Monday to strengthen bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the US, highlighting the increasingly severe r...
Japan, South Korea Strengthen Ties Amidst Regional Security Concerns and South Korea's Political Crisis
Amidst South Korea's political crisis following President Yoon's impeachment and North Korea's growing ties with Russia, Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers met in Seoul on Monday to strengthen bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the US, highlighting the increasingly severe r...
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Japan Seeks Stronger Ties with China Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to visit China soon, hoping to enhance bilateral ties following the resumption of the China-Japan Ruling Party Exchange Mechanism after a seven-year hiatus and a recent 10-point consensus on cultural exchanges, amid concerns over US trade protectionism.
Japan Seeks Stronger Ties with China Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims to visit China soon, hoping to enhance bilateral ties following the resumption of the China-Japan Ruling Party Exchange Mechanism after a seven-year hiatus and a recent 10-point consensus on cultural exchanges, amid concerns over US trade protectionism.
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