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Japan bets ¥632 billion to propel startup Rapidus into global AI chip race
The move ramps up financial support for a signature project widely regarded as a long shot.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. and Iran set for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon and sanctions
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened to complicate negotiations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Woman arrested after two stabbed at Tokyo hotel
One victim sustained injuries to her right eye and both shoulders that are expected to require about two weeks of treatment, while the other suffered minor injuries.
Source: The Japan Times
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Man arrested for throwing Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO's home
San Francisco police arrested a man on Friday for throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. No one was injured.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to U.S. to mark 250th birthday
About 3,000 cherry trees donated in 1912 by Tokyo line the Potomac River in Washington.
Source: The Japan Times
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Bank of Japan wary of inflation pressure amid war in Middle East
The BOJ is expected to face difficulties steering its monetary policy, as raising interest rates to contain inflation could cool the economy.
Source: The Japan Times
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South Korea president clashes with Israel on rights and disinformation claims
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday accused Israel of failing to "reflect" on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel decried him for amplifying social media "disinformat
Source: The Japan Times
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Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories
Hashtags such as "fake space" and "fake NASA" have gained traction online since NASA's lunar fly-by sent astronauts farther from Earth than any human before.
Source: The Japan Times
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Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
In the land of vending machines, what’s behind the biggest single-year decrease ever for soft drinks? Visitors to Japan are often amazed at just how many vending machines the country has. Residents, t
Source: SoraNews24
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Pokémon store character meet-and-greet events to resume in May
Pokémon sub-brand schedules event roughly six weeks after Pokémon Center stabbing. Pokémon baby apparel and toy brand Monpoké is getting ready to open a popup store in the Tobu Department Store’s Ikeb
Source: SoraNews24
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