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Italy explores nuclear return after 40 years as energy costs hit
A pivot to nuclear is central to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's plan to thwart Italy’s rising energy prices, which are among the highest in Europe.
Source: The Japan Times
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Lured by profits, some shipowners brave mines and missiles to sneak oil past Iran
Tactics deployed by shipowners so far include switching off AIS ship-tracking transponders in the hope that vessels become less visible to Iran’s military, and traveling at night.
Source: The Japan Times
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Uniqlo Partners with Dodgers: Ohtani Effect!
Uniqlo has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the official field presenting partner at Dodger Stadium. This deal capitalizes on Shohei Ohtani's popularity and will likely feature collaborative merchandise.
Source: The Japan Times
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Orban’s election campaign turns to Russia for help in final stretch
The Hungarian president has frequently sought to obstruct the European Union’s efforts to support Ukraine and punish Moscow for its invasion.
Source: The Japan Times
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Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Say I love you with the magical charm of characters from My Neighbour Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service. In Japan, Mother’s Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday in May, which this year lan
Source: SoraNews24
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Vietnam elects new parliament, paves way for next leadership
The balloting for the roughly 500 National Assembly deputies follows the twice-a-decade Communist Party Congress where the key policies were set.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan ruling bloc uses 'power majority' to push through fiscal 2026 budget
Opposition parties have intensified their criticism, calling the ruling bloc's move a threat to fiscal democracy.
Source: The Japan Times
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AI fakes about Iran-U.S. war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
The Middle East war has unleashed an avalanche of AI-generated visuals, leaving many social media users unable to distinguish fabrication from reality.
Source: The Japan Times
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Akazawa implores Asian partners to diversify energy suppliers
The industry minister said that the region depends on imports for more than 80% of its energy compounding the damage caused by the conflict between U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tough diet debate seen for Japan national intelligence council bill
The government believes that the current security environment is the most severe and complex since the end of World War II.
Source: The Japan Times
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