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Trump pegs new tariffs to a payments crisis experts doubt exists
Most economists don't believe there is enough evidence that the U.S. can't pay its bills or meet obligations to international investors.
Source: The Japan Times
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EU says it will accept no increase in U.S. tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
After the court struck down Trump's global tariffs on Friday, the U.S. president announced temporary, across-the-board tariffs of 10%, which he then hiked to 15% a day later.
Source: The Japan Times
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With U.S. tariff rates up in the air, the economic fog again thickens
Reminiscent of the early months of 2025, the landscape of what goods will be taxed, at which rates, from which exporting countries, is again up in the air.
Source: The Japan Times
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Desperate for reelection, Hungary’s Orban latches on to war fears
The right-wing nationalist with close links to Russia’s Vladimir Putin is facing the most serious challenge yet in his long premiership.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan proved its winter sports prowess at the Milano Cortina Games
The 24-medal haul ranked Japan fifth in the world, while the number of gold matched the country's all-time high at a Winter Olympics, set at the 1998 Nagano Games.
Source: The Japan Times
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Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”
Street food hot spot wants to be cleaner, but it might just be pushing the smoke down the street. A new facility opened last Thursday in Dotombori, the Osaka canal district that’s the biggest tourism
Source: SoraNews24
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Tehran is ready for nuclear concessions if U.S. meets demands, Iranian official says
Both sides remain sharply divided — even over the scope and sequencing of relief from crippling U.S. sanctions — following two rounds of talks.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo Skytree shuts down after 20 people trapped in elevator for six hours
The Skytree will remain closed Monday for a safety inspection as officials work to determine the cause.
Source: The Japan Times
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Proud Italy signs off with closing ceremony in ancient Verona Arena
The ceremony was held in an open-air Roman amphitheater in the heart of the northern Italian city made famous as the setting for William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet."
Source: The Japan Times
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Adorable Totoro acorn key holders come with a special guest hidden inside[Photos]
Donguri Kyowakoku lives up to its name with this Ghibli gear. Generally speaking, businesses tend to chose straightforward names for themselves. When you see a sign that says Mr. Donut, you know exact
Source: SoraNews24
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