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Tokyo, Yokohama Top Candidates for Relocated UN Functions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres identified Tokyo and Yokohama as serious candidates to host some UN functions, highlighting Japan's moral authority on nuclear disarmament due to its unique history as the only nation to suffer atomic bombings.
Tokyo, Yokohama Top Candidates for Relocated UN Functions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres identified Tokyo and Yokohama as serious candidates to host some UN functions, highlighting Japan's moral authority on nuclear disarmament due to its unique history as the only nation to suffer atomic bombings.
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8% Bias Score
Japan and South Korea Strengthen Ties Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a summit in Tokyo, issuing their first joint statement in 17 years, focusing on North Korean denuclearization, economic cooperation, and addressing shared demographic challenges through a new joint body.
Japan and South Korea Strengthen Ties Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a summit in Tokyo, issuing their first joint statement in 17 years, focusing on North Korean denuclearization, economic cooperation, and addressing shared demographic challenges through a new joint body.
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32% Bias Score
South Korea Prioritizes Japan in First Presidential Foreign Visit
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's visit to Japan marks the first time a South Korean president has chosen Japan as their first overseas destination since 1965, prioritizing bilateral relations amid concerns about US security guarantees and China's growing assertiveness in East Asia.
South Korea Prioritizes Japan in First Presidential Foreign Visit
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's visit to Japan marks the first time a South Korean president has chosen Japan as their first overseas destination since 1965, prioritizing bilateral relations amid concerns about US security guarantees and China's growing assertiveness in East Asia.
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36% Bias Score
Japan, Africa to Cooperate on Critical Minerals
Japan and African nations agreed to cooperate on securing stable supplies of critical minerals, emphasizing responsible development and debt management amid China's growing influence.
Japan, Africa to Cooperate on Critical Minerals
Japan and African nations agreed to cooperate on securing stable supplies of critical minerals, emphasizing responsible development and debt management amid China's growing influence.
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12% Bias Score
Japan to Invest $68 Billion in India
Japan plans a 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) investment in India over 10 years, exceeding a prior 5 trillion yen, 5-year goal, to boost economic ties and counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan to Invest $68 Billion in India
Japan plans a 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) investment in India over 10 years, exceeding a prior 5 trillion yen, 5-year goal, to boost economic ties and counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
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16% Bias Score
Fire Aboard USS New Orleans
A 12-hour fire aboard the USS New Orleans, an amphibious transport dock ship anchored off Okinawa, injured two sailors; the cause is under investigation, potentially impacting Navy readiness for months.
Fire Aboard USS New Orleans
A 12-hour fire aboard the USS New Orleans, an amphibious transport dock ship anchored off Okinawa, injured two sailors; the cause is under investigation, potentially impacting Navy readiness for months.
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Japan Pledges Broader Cooperation with Africa at TICAD
The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) concluded in Yokohama, Japan, with a joint declaration pledging cooperation between Japan and Africa, emphasizing Japan's role as a stable partner amid concerns about China's influence and the U.S.'s inward-looking policies; how...
Japan Pledges Broader Cooperation with Africa at TICAD
The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) concluded in Yokohama, Japan, with a joint declaration pledging cooperation between Japan and Africa, emphasizing Japan's role as a stable partner amid concerns about China's influence and the U.S.'s inward-looking policies; how...
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Japan and South Korea Agree to Strengthen Ties Amidst Shared Challenges
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Tokyo on Saturday, issuing their first joint statement in 17 years to improve bilateral relations and cooperate on security and economic issues, despite lingering historical tensions.
Japan and South Korea Agree to Strengthen Ties Amidst Shared Challenges
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Tokyo on Saturday, issuing their first joint statement in 17 years to improve bilateral relations and cooperate on security and economic issues, despite lingering historical tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Vuelta Starts, South Korea-Japan Summit Amidst Global Uncertainties
The Vuelta cycling race begins in Turin, Italy, while South Korean President Lee Jae-myung meets with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida in Tokyo to strengthen cooperation against economic and geopolitical challenges, including US import tariffs. In the Netherlands, Sail Amsterdam continues, and the Du...
Vuelta Starts, South Korea-Japan Summit Amidst Global Uncertainties
The Vuelta cycling race begins in Turin, Italy, while South Korean President Lee Jae-myung meets with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida in Tokyo to strengthen cooperation against economic and geopolitical challenges, including US import tariffs. In the Netherlands, Sail Amsterdam continues, and the Du...
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40% Bias Score
Japan, Africa Partner on Critical Minerals, Addressing Global Demand and Debt Concerns
At the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Japan and African nations agreed to cooperate on the responsible development of critical minerals, emphasizing fair partnerships, debt management, and the rule of law amid growing global competition for resources.
Japan, Africa Partner on Critical Minerals, Addressing Global Demand and Debt Concerns
At the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Japan and African nations agreed to cooperate on the responsible development of critical minerals, emphasizing fair partnerships, debt management, and the rule of law amid growing global competition for resources.
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40% Bias Score
Empty Nigeria Booth at TICAD9 Sparks Outrage
Nigeria's booth at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan, was unmanned on its opening day (August 20, 2025), sparking outrage online and raising concerns about the country's preparedness for attracting international investment and partnerships, despit...
Empty Nigeria Booth at TICAD9 Sparks Outrage
Nigeria's booth at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan, was unmanned on its opening day (August 20, 2025), sparking outrage online and raising concerns about the country's preparedness for attracting international investment and partnerships, despit...
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52% Bias Score
PFAS Contamination Found in Japanese Sewage Sludge, Raising Fertilizer Safety Concerns
A Kyoto University study detected PFAS, including PFOS, in sewage sludge at 34 Japanese wastewater treatment plants; PFOS was found in 33 locations, raising concerns about the government's plan to increase the use of this sludge as fertilizer despite potential health risks.
PFAS Contamination Found in Japanese Sewage Sludge, Raising Fertilizer Safety Concerns
A Kyoto University study detected PFAS, including PFOS, in sewage sludge at 34 Japanese wastewater treatment plants; PFOS was found in 33 locations, raising concerns about the government's plan to increase the use of this sludge as fertilizer despite potential health risks.
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40% Bias Score
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