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‘Spreading like wildfire’: Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases
The government has declared an HIV outbreak and described it as a national crisis, as cases went up 26% in 2025 from the year before.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to boost joint oil stockpiles with UAE
The United Arab Emirates and Japan agreed to promote cooperation to ensure a stable supply of crude oil as the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy transportation hub, remains closed.
Source: The Japan Times
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Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacks
A civil war has engulfed Sudan since 2023, while neighboring Ethiopia faces multiple insurgencies across its territory.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
Consumers showing little sympathy for rice sellers as eating habits and supply chains change. Rice is supposed to be the foundation of the Japanese diet, but these days there’s a whole lot of it that’
Source: SoraNews24
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What should the expectations be for sumo’s current trio of <i>ōzeki</i>?
A recent promotion puts Kirishima at sumo's second-highest rank, alongside Kotozakura and Aonishiki.
Source: The Japan Times
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Court case challenges New Zealand's 'magical thinking' climate plans
After unraveling several green policies since 2023, the right-leaning government is accused of relying too much on unproven future technologies to meet its carbon emission targets.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's Asahi places global bet on beer-brewing byproducts
From agriculture to food alternatives, beer yeast becomes major growth driver
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Thai cabinet approves plans to borrow $12bn to ease Iran war fallout
Climbing public debt puts sovereign credit rating at risk
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan denies plans for extra budget as yen, bond markets remain volatile
Talks underway behind the doors to help households amid Hormuz energy crisis
Source: Nikkei Asia
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People are a 'bottleneck' to AI-led efficiency gains: LY chair
Kentaro Kawabe says AI automakers with just 1 human employee are even possible
Source: Nikkei Asia
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