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China's Fukushima Water Tests Reveal No Immediate Abnormalities, but Opposition to Discharge Remains
Following Japan's release of treated Fukushima water, China conducted independent tests detecting no immediate abnormalities in hazardous elements; however, China maintains its opposition to the discharge, demanding long-term safety verification and effective measures to ensure seafood quality.
China's Fukushima Water Tests Reveal No Immediate Abnormalities, but Opposition to Discharge Remains
Following Japan's release of treated Fukushima water, China conducted independent tests detecting no immediate abnormalities in hazardous elements; however, China maintains its opposition to the discharge, demanding long-term safety verification and effective measures to ensure seafood quality.
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52% Bias Score
Ishiba Prioritizes U.S. Alliance Amidst Regional Instability
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced plans for a Washington trip to solidify the U.S.-Japan alliance amid concerns of a potential U.S. withdrawal from the Asia-Pacific, while simultaneously pursuing multilateral security frameworks and addressing domestic challenges.
Ishiba Prioritizes U.S. Alliance Amidst Regional Instability
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced plans for a Washington trip to solidify the U.S.-Japan alliance amid concerns of a potential U.S. withdrawal from the Asia-Pacific, while simultaneously pursuing multilateral security frameworks and addressing domestic challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Earthquake Strikes Fukushima; Fatal Stabbing in Nagano
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, early Thursday, causing no tsunami. Separately, a fatal stabbing near a Nagano train station left one dead and two injured; the attacker remains at large.
Earthquake Strikes Fukushima; Fatal Stabbing in Nagano
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, early Thursday, causing no tsunami. Separately, a fatal stabbing near a Nagano train station left one dead and two injured; the attacker remains at large.
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8% Bias Score
Ichiro: First Asian in U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki became the first Asian player inducted into the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, receiving 99.7 percent of the votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Ichiro: First Asian in U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki became the first Asian player inducted into the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, receiving 99.7 percent of the votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
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Yokota Urges Trump's Help to Resolve North Korea Abduction Issue
Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, hopes President Trump's return will facilitate a summit to resolve the abduction issue, noting that Trump previously met with Kim Jong Un and expressed commitment to helping.
Yokota Urges Trump's Help to Resolve North Korea Abduction Issue
Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, hopes President Trump's return will facilitate a summit to resolve the abduction issue, noting that Trump previously met with Kim Jong Un and expressed commitment to helping.
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44% Bias Score
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
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32% Bias Score
BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Highest in 17 Years
The Bank of Japan raised its key short-term interest rate to 0.5 percent on Friday, its highest level in 17 years, citing expectations for wage hikes and rising inflation, including a 3 percent increase in core consumer prices in December.
BOJ Raises Interest Rate to 0.5%, Highest in 17 Years
The Bank of Japan raised its key short-term interest rate to 0.5 percent on Friday, its highest level in 17 years, citing expectations for wage hikes and rising inflation, including a 3 percent increase in core consumer prices in December.
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32% Bias Score
China's Fukushima Seawater Test Finds No Abnormalities
China's independent analysis of seawater samples near Fukushima's treated wastewater discharge outlet revealed no abnormalities in hazardous elements; this data, collected in October 2023 and to be published by the IAEA, is part of a new international monitoring arrangement.
China's Fukushima Seawater Test Finds No Abnormalities
China's independent analysis of seawater samples near Fukushima's treated wastewater discharge outlet revealed no abnormalities in hazardous elements; this data, collected in October 2023 and to be published by the IAEA, is part of a new international monitoring arrangement.
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40% Bias Score
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
BOJ Poised for Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Yen Weakness
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% this week to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, driven by sustained inflation, yen weakness, and a shift in the BOJ's public statements. Eighteen of nineteen economists polled by CNBC predict the hike, despite risks from weak hou...
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40% Bias Score
Japan Raises Mega-Earthquake Probability to 80%
Japan's government warns of an 80 percent likelihood of a magnitude 8.0 or 9.0 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within 30 years, based on historical patterns and tectonic plate movement, potentially causing 230,000 deaths and 2.1 million destroyed buildings.
Japan Raises Mega-Earthquake Probability to 80%
Japan's government warns of an 80 percent likelihood of a magnitude 8.0 or 9.0 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within 30 years, based on historical patterns and tectonic plate movement, potentially causing 230,000 deaths and 2.1 million destroyed buildings.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Prevents TikTok Ban, Restoring U.S. Service
President-elect Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday prevented a federal ban on TikTok in the U.S., restoring service after Trump claimed at a Washington rally to have personally saved the app.
Trump Prevents TikTok Ban, Restoring U.S. Service
President-elect Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday prevented a federal ban on TikTok in the U.S., restoring service after Trump claimed at a Washington rally to have personally saved the app.
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24% Bias Score
Major Japanese Companies Halt Fuji TV Ads Amid Sex Scandal
Major Japanese companies, including Nissan, Kao, and Seven & i Holdings, are suspending commercials on Fuji TV following allegations of the network's involvement in a nonconsensual sexual activity scandal involving former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, resulting in a 90 million yen settlement.
Major Japanese Companies Halt Fuji TV Ads Amid Sex Scandal
Major Japanese companies, including Nissan, Kao, and Seven & i Holdings, are suspending commercials on Fuji TV following allegations of the network's involvement in a nonconsensual sexual activity scandal involving former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, resulting in a 90 million yen settlement.
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56% Bias Score
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