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UNRWA Director Describes Catastrophic Destruction in Gaza; Says Relief Trucks Robbed, ‘People’s Hearts Destroyed’
JERUSALEM ― An official of the U.N. Palestine refugee agency described the chaos he has seen in Gaza...
April 24, 2024
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Parents Seek Truth of Daughter’s Death in Italy; New Investigation Launched 3 Years On
The body of a Japanese woman was found in Verona, Italy, in January 2021. Local police at the tim...
April 30, 2024
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Brazilian President Lula Aims to Work with Japan on UNSC Reform, Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza as ‘Genocide’
BRASILIA — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed his desire to expand cooperati...
May 3, 2024
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North Korea Plants Land Mines on Roads to South; Kim’s Move Seen As Ratcheting Up Tension
SEOUL — North Korea has installed mines on all three roads between the two Koreas since around De...
May 1, 2024
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Taiwan FM Praises Japan-U.S.-Philippine Cooperation; Joseph Wu Says China Threatens More than Just Taiwan
TAIPEI — Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu praised the progress of security cooperation among Jap...
April 23, 2024
Asia-Pacific
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Japan to Provide Sri Lanka with Sonar-Equipped Vessel; Showing Support for Country’s Development
The Japanese government has finalized a plan to provide Sri Lanka with a vessel equipped with und...
May 4, 2024
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North Korea Plants Land Mines on Roads to South; Kim’s Move Seen As Ratcheting Up Tension
SEOUL — North Korea has installed mines on all three roads between the two Koreas since around De...
May 1, 2024
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Turmoil Deepens in Myanmar; Military, Armed Groups Continue to Fight as Thailand’s Concerns Grow
“Having a relative who’s a solider, I’ve always been prepared for the worst. But I still can’t be...
May 1, 2024
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South Korean Director Making Documentary on Japanese Photojournalist Shisei Kuwabara Who Covered Modern Korean History
South Korean director Ko Hee-young, 57, is producing a documentary about photojournalist Shisei K...
April 30, 2024
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India Seen Overtaking Japan in Nominal GDP in 2025
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—India will overtake Japan in nominal gross domestic product in dollar terms in...
April 29, 2024
US & Canada
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Former U.S. Pacific Command Head Touts Alliance; Harris Sees China, World Through ‘Dark Lens’
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during his state visit to the United States, held talk...
April 13, 2024
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U.S. Experts Report Calls for Integrated U.S.-Japan Alliance
Washington, April 4 (Jiji Press)—A group of U.S. bipartisan experts on U.S.-Japan relations relea...
April 5, 2024
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to Visit Japan, Mongolia
Washington (Jiji Press)—U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will visit Japan and Mongoli...
March 20, 2024
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Trump Likely to Take ‘Harder Line’ Against Japan, Other Allies in Second Term, His Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Warns
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump likely will take “a harder line” toward U.S. alli...
March 16, 2024
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Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper Voices Concerns Over a Trump Second Term; New Administration Would Likely Be Isolationist
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who served in the administration of former U.S. Preside...
March 16, 2024
Europe
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Parents Seek Truth of Daughter’s Death in Italy; New Investigation Launched 3 Years On
The body of a Japanese woman was found in Verona, Italy, in January 2021. Local police at the tim...
April 30, 2024
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Estonian Foreign Minister Urges Use of Russia’s Frozen Assets for Ukraine; Democracy ‘Not Granted’ in Today’s World
Efforts to promptly support Ukraine are indispensable, including taking steps to supply ammunitio...
March 12, 2024
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Event in London Marks 10 Years since “Washoku” UNESCO Listing
LONDON (Jiji Press) — A symposium was held in London on Monday to celebrate the 10 years since “w...
March 12, 2024
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Ukrainian Envoy Warns Ceasefire Would Only Help Russia; Seeks Anti-Missile, Large-Scale Demining Equipment
A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will not bring Ukraine permanent peace, it will just benef...
February 27, 2024
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Satellite Images Suggest Naval School Being Built in Mariupol; Russification of Occupied City Also Includes Housing Complexes
PARIS — Satellite images from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol have revealed the ongoing construction ...
February 26, 2024
Russia
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Chief Cabinet Secretary: Japan Does Not Recognize Russian Presidential Election in Annexed Ukrainian Territories
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi criticized Russia at a press conference on Friday for h...
March 16, 2024
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Russia Claims to Have Killed Japanese Mercenary, Authenticity Unclear
The Russian Defense Ministry announced Thursday its own tally counting the number of foreign nati...
March 15, 2024
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Russia’s New Ambassador to Japan, Nikolay Nozdrev, Arrives in Tokyo; Position Vacant For Over 1 Year
Nikolay Nozdrev, Russia’s new ambassador to Japan, arrived in Tokyo earlier this week and assumed...
March 7, 2024
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U.N. General Assembly Unlikely to Adopt Draft Resolution Condemning Russia
NEW YORK — The U.N. General Assembly is unlikely to adopt a draft resolution condemning Russia when ...
February 22, 2024
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Russia Endures the West’s Economic Sanctions after 2 Years of Aggression; the EU Fails to Cut off Resource Imports
LONDON — Hit with economic sanctions from the West, Russia has switched the export destinations of i...
February 21, 2024
Wider World
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Brazilian President Lula Aims to Work with Japan on UNSC Reform, Condemns Israeli Attacks on Gaza as ‘Genocide’
BRASILIA — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed his desire to expand cooperati...
May 3, 2024
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UNRWA Director Describes Catastrophic Destruction in Gaza; Says Relief Trucks Robbed, ‘People’s Hearts Destroyed’
JERUSALEM ― An official of the U.N. Palestine refugee agency described the chaos he has seen in Gaza...
April 24, 2024
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Air Raid Sirens, Explosions Rock Southern Israel in Iranian Attack; Guests Seek Refuge in Hotel Shelter
EIN GEDI, Israel – Air raid sirens and explosions were heard across Israel during Iran’s drone an...
April 15, 2024
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5 People and a Suspect Killed in a Sydney Shopping Center Stabbing Attack, Police Say
SYDNEY — Five people and a suspect were killed in a Sydney shopping center stabbing attack on Sat...
April 13, 2024
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Somali Pirates Return after a Decade of Dormancy
MOGADISHU (Reuters) — As a speed boat carrying more than a dozen Somali pirates bore down on thei...
March 28, 2024
Global
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OECD Members Agree to Build Stronger Supply Chains, Share Concerns about ‘Economic Coercion’
PARIS — Member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development agreed to w...
May 4, 2024
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OECD Members Issue Statement on AI-Made Fake News; Securing Strategic Resources Also Addressed
The Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development conc...
May 4, 2024
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Brazil’s Lula Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with Japan
Brasilia, April 30 (Jiji Press) — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday that...
May 1, 2024
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ICC Considers Regional Offices, with Japan a Strong Candidate for Asia Site; Court Seeking More Cooperation, More Members
BRUSSELS — The International Criminal Court, based in The Hague in the Netherlands, is considerin...
March 28, 2024
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Japan Prime Minister Seeks Cooperation Against Disinformation During Online Meeting of International Summit for Democracy
SEOUL — World leaders called for emerging technologies such as AI to be used appropriately so as ...
March 21, 2024
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