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Bangladesh's BNP set for strong election win, unofficial results show
Result would ease concerns in New Delhi; 'July Charter' referendum on track to pass
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Home economics class pizza had more tsumami than it was supposed to. Pizza, famously, is hard to screw up, so much so that “_____ is like pizza. Even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good,” became sho
Source: SoraNews24
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Canada and United States make winning starts on Olympic ice in Milan
Canada's Jordan Binnington turned away all 26 shots he faced, as 19-year-old prodigy Macklin Celebrini scored in the first period.
Source: The Japan Times
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Looking at politics from a different perspective
Three campaigns in 15 months showed how fragile support can be — and how national power begins far from Tokyo.
Source: The Japan Times
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Phillies release Nick Castellanos; player admits bringing beer into dugout
The Phillies still owe the 33-year-old $20 million.
Source: The Japan Times
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Malaysia GDP expands 5.2% in 2025 as growth picks up in fourth quarter
Central bank expects momentum to continue in 2026 on robust domestic demand
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Trump’s upheaval of the Atlantic alliance to loom over Munich security forum
A year after Vice President JD Vance attacked EU allies, Washington's partners will be seeking to chart a more independent course, while preserving the basis of the alliance.
Source: The Japan Times
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Hanami season arrives early with this limited-edition collection of mugs, tumblers, gifts, and Stanley cups. One of the things we look forward to as we inch closer to spring in Japan is the soon-to-be
Source: SoraNews24
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Japanese skier hits back at trolls and brings attention to online abuse at Olympics
For Kokone Kondo, cyber bullying has only deepened the heartbreak of being unable to compete in back-to-back Winter Games due to injury.
Source: The Japan Times
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Limited-edition drinks capture the excitement and anticipation of a Japanese spring. As we come out the other end of winter, spring feels like it’s just around the corner, and in Japan that means saku
Source: SoraNews24
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