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Masataka Yoshida lifts quarterfinal-bound Japan to victory with late two-run homer
Japan reached the quarterfinals of the WBC for the sixth straight time.
Source: The Japan Times
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Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
This crustacean does more than just keep time on your three-minute instant noodles. Back in October, ramen lovers in Japan began scrambling for a hot new noodle accessory called the Crab-shaped Cup Ra
Source: SoraNews24
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Taiwan beats South Korea 5-4 in the 10th on 2 sacrifice bunts
Taiwan defeated South Korea 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday in the World Baseball Classic with Chieh-Hsien Chen — who began as the designated runner — scoring the winning run…
Source: Japan Today
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Iran body selecting supreme leader reaches decision, name not announced
Mojtaba Khamenei has been touted as a possible successor to his father, who became supreme leader in 1989.
Source: The Japan Times
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Federal judge rules Trump administration's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, did not have legal authority to take the…
Source: Japan Today
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Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells third round, Djokovic fights through
World number one Carlos Alcaraz swept past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday as Novak Djokovic battled back…
Source: Japan Today
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George Russell wins Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Mercedes’ George Russell has won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual…
Source: Japan Today
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China’s long-range DF-27 missiles are a game changer
Beijing’s nuclear warhead stockpile, estimated at roughly 200 in 2020, is projected to exceed 1,000 by 2030.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo told national oil reserve site to prepare for release amid Iran crisis, Japan lawmaker says
Japan relies on the Middle East for around 95% of its crude supplies, with roughly 70% shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: The Japan Times
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26th anniversary of fatal Hibiya line subway crash observed
Senior Tokyo Metro officials gathered at a memorial site at Meguro in Tokyo on Sunday morning to offer prayers for the five people killed on March 8, 2000,…
Source: Japan Today
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