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Protests in Pakistan over Khamenei's death leave at least nine dead
Pro-Iranian protesters also gathered outside the Green Zone in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, where the U.S. Embassy is located.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iranian missile attacks to strain U.S. interceptor stockpiles
Defending against such weapons requires even more interceptors — typical doctrine calls for firing two or three at each incoming target to maximize the chances of hitting it.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's 'Sanaenomics' hinges on coexistence with foreign workers
Communities across the country take steps to integrate residents from overseas
Source: Nikkei Asia
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India set to revive 1984 water project after revoking pact with Pakistan
Clarity over Indus Waters Treaty needed to avoid future conflict at Kashmir flashpoint
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's hospitals expand foreign patient care
Inbound tourism drives multilingual services as providers grapple with costs and unpaid bills
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Iran braces for risky transition as Khamenei's death leaves power vacuum
Interim leadership council declared, but successor yet to be named
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Takaichi, Trump and Japan-North Korea relations
North Korea has given no space for engagement on the issues most relevant to Japan — that is, the abductee issue and denuclearization.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi Targets Japan Budget
Minister Takaichi is pushing for spending to be included in Japan's initial budget. This could impact future travel-related funding.
Source: The Japan Times
Technology•
Xiaomi to Launch Leica Smartphone Globally
Xiaomi will release a Leica-branded smartphone worldwide. Previously, Leica collaborated with Sharp on the Leitzphone, exclusive to Japan.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Iran Conflict: Oil Surge Threatens Japan Travel Costs
Rising crude oil prices due to the Iran conflict may impact travel costs in Japan. Inflation could increase, potentially affecting real wages and making travel more expensive.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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