Travel Alerts•
Local governments in South Korea and Taiwan spark birth rate revival
Aggressive subsidies and support systems help boost family expansion
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Culture•
SDF aircraft on standby in Maldives to support evacuation mission
The SDF plane will stand ready at an airport in the Indian Ocean island nation to respond to unforeseen circumstances.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Venezuela’s Machado fights to be heard as Trump embraces rival
The talks prompted dual narratives from people familiar with the discussions who were not authorized to speak publicly.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Cracks emerge in Iran's leadership as it reels under bombardment
Fissures within Iran's ruling elite were long suppressed under the rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but his killing a week ago has allowed them to spill out into the open.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
US must not let Iran distract it from China
Beijing's recent move to isolate Japan underscores its relentless global ambitions
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Sony faces $2.7 billion class-action suit from U.K. PlayStation users
The claimants' website accuses Sony of "exploiting its U.K. customers" for nearly a decade by charging them "too much for PlayStation digital games and in-game content."
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
After missing the 2023 tournament, Seiya Suzuki is having his WBC moment
Three years after an injury kept him on the sidelines, Suzuki powered Samurai Japan to a comeback win over South Korea on Saturday.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
China says U.S. talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners
With the U.S. president focused on the war he and Israel launched against Iran, analysts are watching for signs that his visit to meet Xi will go ahead.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Pokémon Goes Porcelain: Pikachu & Eevee Figurines
To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, Lladró unveils handcrafted porcelain Pikachu and Eevee sculptures. These luxury collectibles offer a unique way to bring Pokémon into your home.
Source: SoraNews24
Events•
Bad Bunny's Japan Debut: Exclusive Spotify Show
Bad Bunny performed his first-ever Japan show at an exclusive Spotify event near Tokyo. The invite-only concert drew roughly 2,300 listeners and celebrity guests.
Source: The Japan Times
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