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Why India wants AI to be sovereign
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Thailand seeks arrest of foreigner accused of $30 million cross-border fraud
A Thai court issued arrest warrants for a foreign businessman and his wife accused of investment fraud and money laundering dating back to 2016.
Source: The Japan Times
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Asian governments seek to ease fears of energy shortages
Most say they can cope if Strait of Hormuz remains closed for weeks
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Trump warns of longer Iran war and refuses to rule out U.S. boots on ground
In his first public comments since launching the operation, the president who long campaigned for "no new wars" laid out what he said were four key objectives for hitting Iran.
Source: The Japan Times
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Sakura is usually associated with the colour pink, so why is this collection so blue? As we enter meteorological spring in Japan, the blossoming of the sakura trees is now only a few weeks away. Howev
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Formula One enters new era with excitement and uncertainty
For the first time in decades the chassis and power unit regulations have changed at the same time, a massive challenge even for the biggest teams.
Source: The Japan Times
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5 Lesser-Known Shinkansen Stops from Tokyo to Kyūshū
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Kyoto raises hotel accommodation tax to fight overtourism, travelers could pay up to 10 times more
Higher rates now in effect, projected to bring in more than 7 billion yen in extra revenue. For many of the things that draw travelers to Kyoto, their appeal is timeless. The elegant architecture of a
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Asia stocks extend losses amid Iran and energy crisis
Japan's Nikkei average falls 2,500 points in two days; KOSPI down 7% after holiday
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Takaichi to discuss Iran with Trump at summit in U.S. this month
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she can’t give a legal assessment of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran “at this stage,” as questions about their lawfulness grow.
Source: The Japan Times
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