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WORLD
May 7, 2023

China’s Belt and Road to enter Afghanistan in Taliban’s victory

The Taliban agreed with China and Pakistan to extend the Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan, potentially drawing in billions of dollars to fund infrastructure projects.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 7, 2023

23,000 flee violence in northeast India, army says

Some 23,000 people have fled ethnic tribal violence in northeast India that has reportedly killed at least 54.
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BUSINESS
May 7, 2023

TSE Prime section firms moving to Standard section

A shift to the lower section is believed to allow businesses to focus more on growth than meeting strict listing standards.
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JAPAN
May 7, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 2,345 new cases

Japan confirmed 6,267 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on Saturday, a decrease of about 6,900 from a week before.
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SOCCER
May 7, 2023

Pragmatic Urawa captures Asia with ironclad defending

The Reds played an effective, stifling brand of defense that left Al Hilal struggling to create chances even as it maintained over 70% possession.
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May 7, 2023

Saul Alvarez batters John Ryder to retain super middleweight crown

Alvarez, regarded by many as the best pound-for-pound fighter in boxing, was pleased with the performance after a mixed 2022.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 7, 2023

Beau the cat has someone to catch the game with

Toshimi Kasai and Beau the cat, having both lost loved ones, are perhaps the perfect pair for each other.
JAPAN
May 7, 2023

Japan steps into post-pandemic phase with scrapping of COVID measures

The move will have a far-reaching impact on the nation’s health care system and beyond, affecting everything from the cost of treatment to the reporting of COVID cases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
May 7, 2023

What happens if the U.S. fails to raise its debt ceiling?

Time is running short as U.S. policymakers remain at an impasse on lifting the debt ceiling.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
May 7, 2023

Bar none: Tokyo's liquor shops are where locals start their weekends

Kaku’uchi — liquor stores doubling as bars — are trending again in Tokyo. Mara Budgen provides a guide to some of the capital’s best joints, for all tastes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 7, 2023

'Hit Parade of Tears': Izumi Suzuki attacks genre and gender with twisted precision

The cult literary figure's new collection of 11 stories unveil the chaos, conflict and pain of women rebelling against the desires of men and seeking messy self-actualization.
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WORLD
May 6, 2023

King Charles III crowned in ceremony blending history and change

During a historic and solemn two-hour service, which dates back to the time of King William the Conqueror in 1066, Charles' second wife, Camilla, was also crowned queen.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 6, 2023

Urawa beats Al Hilal to capture third Asian Champions League title

A strong defensive performance delivered continental glory for Maciej Skorza's team in front of more than 53,000 red-clad fans at Saitama Stadium.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

Biden to name U.S. Air Force chief to top military post, officials say

If he is formally nominated and approved, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. will succeed Gen. Mark Milley, whose term as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expires at the end of September.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

The next fear on AI: Hollywood’s killer robots become the military’s tools

U.S. national security officials are warning about the potential for the new technology to upend war, cyber conflict and — in the most extreme case — the use of nuclear weapons.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 6, 2023

U.S. prepares to fast track $500 million of arms for Taiwan

The package will involve sending existing stockpiles of U.S. weapons or support equipment to Taiwan under what’s known as a Presidential Drawdown Authority.
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WORLD / Science & Health
May 6, 2023

AI pioneer says its threat to world may be 'more urgent' than climate change

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinto is among a growing number of tech leaders publicly espousing concern about the possible threat posed by AI.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

U.S. and Saudi Arabia say Sudan warring sides to start talks

The direct talks between the warring Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces were set to start, even as fighting showed little signs of abating in Khartoum.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 6, 2023

New king has long-standing ties with Japan

The coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and the queen consort, will be a historic event for the United Kingdom and a moment for celebration felt around the world.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 6, 2023

How the Legend of Zelda changed the game

More than 6 million people watched the preview for hints about the next video game in Nintendo’s beloved Legend of Zelda franchise. Millions more are expected to play it.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

U.S. sees a new era of nuclear risk dawning in China-Russia cooperation

To avert miscalculations, nuclear-weapons states must engage on existing and potential threats, from Iran’s atomic ambitions to the use of AI during crises.
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May 6, 2023

Formula One grapples with 'boring' label as series rolls into Miami

Red Bull's early season dominance has removed some of Formula One's shine, particularly in the U.S., with critics labeling the first four races as 'boring.'
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 6, 2023

U.S. submarines are popping up more often and it's not clear why

A U.S. nuclear-armed sub will make a publicly announced visit to South Korea within months, prompting debate about the wisdom of a heightened public role for the 'silent service.”
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

As a king is crowned, some Britons ask why the monarchy persists

As long as there has been a monarchy, there have been questions about its legitimacy. But for many people, it would be difficult to disentangle the royal family from British identity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 6, 2023

Yellen to tell G7 partners U.S. banking system sound and global outlook better

The U.S. treasury secretary's trip to Japan for a G7 meeting was 'compressed' to allow her to continue working with Congress to raise the debt ceiling and avoid an unprecedented default.

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