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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44% Bias Score
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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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Minor Tsunami
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on January 13, 2025, at 12:19 GMT, causing level 5 shaking and triggering a tsunami warning for waves up to one meter; initial reports indicate waves reached 20 centimeters with no major damage.
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Minor Tsunami
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on January 13, 2025, at 12:19 GMT, causing level 5 shaking and triggering a tsunami warning for waves up to one meter; initial reports indicate waves reached 20 centimeters with no major damage.
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32% Bias Score
Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
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32% Bias Score
Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports
A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...
Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports
A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...
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44% Bias Score
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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44% Bias Score
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwestern Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warnings
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan at 9:19 p.m. local time on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures; a 20-centimeter tsunami hit Miyazaki city, causing minor damage but raising concerns given Japan's high seismic risk and recent megaquake warnings.
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwestern Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warnings
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan at 9:19 p.m. local time on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures; a 20-centimeter tsunami hit Miyazaki city, causing minor damage but raising concerns given Japan's high seismic risk and recent megaquake warnings.
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AI-Powered Farming Robot Addresses Japan's Labor Crisis
Japan's aging population is causing a severe labor shortage in agriculture, prompting the development of robots like Adam by Kisui Tech to automate farming tasks. The number of farmers halved from 2000 to 2023, with only 20% under 60. Adam, a semi-autonomous robot using space exploration technology,...
AI-Powered Farming Robot Addresses Japan's Labor Crisis
Japan's aging population is causing a severe labor shortage in agriculture, prompting the development of robots like Adam by Kisui Tech to automate farming tasks. The number of farmers halved from 2000 to 2023, with only 20% under 60. Adam, a semi-autonomous robot using space exploration technology,...
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Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Southwest Japan
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southwest Japan on Monday at 9:19 p.m., triggering a brief tsunami advisory and prompting evacuations; the advisory was later lifted with minimal damage reported.
Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Southwest Japan
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southwest Japan on Monday at 9:19 p.m., triggering a brief tsunami advisory and prompting evacuations; the advisory was later lifted with minimal damage reported.
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Japan, Indonesia Deepen Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and Indonesia pledged deeper economic and defense ties on Saturday, including a $573 million Japanese loan for Indonesian infrastructure and discussions on joint naval ship development, amid concerns about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea and a potential reduction of the U.S. prese...
Japan, Indonesia Deepen Ties Amid China Concerns
Japan and Indonesia pledged deeper economic and defense ties on Saturday, including a $573 million Japanese loan for Indonesian infrastructure and discussions on joint naval ship development, amid concerns about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea and a potential reduction of the U.S. prese...
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48% Bias Score
Japan Expands Russia Sanctions, Approves Record Defense Budget
Japan expands sanctions against Russia, adding 33 organizations and 12 individuals to its asset freeze list and imposing export restrictions on 53 companies, while simultaneously approving a record $55 billion defense budget to develop long-range missiles and a domestic satellite network.
Japan Expands Russia Sanctions, Approves Record Defense Budget
Japan expands sanctions against Russia, adding 33 organizations and 12 individuals to its asset freeze list and imposing export restrictions on 53 companies, while simultaneously approving a record $55 billion defense budget to develop long-range missiles and a domestic satellite network.
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48% Bias Score
Japan Expands Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Allies and Military Suppliers
Japan announced additional sanctions against Russia, including asset freezes on 11 individuals, 29 organizations, and three banks, plus export bans on 22 Russian military entities and 31 international groups aiding sanctions evasion, aligning with G7 efforts to counter Russia's war in Ukraine.
Japan Expands Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Allies and Military Suppliers
Japan announced additional sanctions against Russia, including asset freezes on 11 individuals, 29 organizations, and three banks, plus export bans on 22 Russian military entities and 31 international groups aiding sanctions evasion, aligning with G7 efforts to counter Russia's war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score