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Opening of third runway at Narita Airport to be delayed due to land issues
Work on the 3,500-meter runway, currently under construction, has been pushed back due to difficulties acquiring the planned site.
Source: The Japan Times
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Indonesia to loan endangered Komodo dragons to Japan for breeding program
A male and a female will be sent to a zoo in Shizuoka Prefecture, which will send several animals in return to Indonesia including red pandas and giraffes.
Source: The Japan Times
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Akazawa appointed critical-materials czar in response to conflict in the Middle East
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the industry minister is tasked with reviewing the supply situation and developing policy responses.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japanese investors back new VC fund targeting African startups
The backing by large firms underscores the growing interest from the nation in African companies as they contend with a shrinking market and relatively low interest rates at home.
Source: The Japan Times
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Wenger's proposed 'daylight' offside rule to begin trial in Canada
Under the new approach, an attacking player will be ruled offside only if there is a clear gap, or "daylight," between the attacker and the defender.
Source: The Japan Times
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Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Woodlands that inspired the creation of My Neighbor Totoro sit at the edge of the biggest city in Japan, but this fund helps keep them green. Though My Neighbor Totoro touches on a lot of Japanese cul
Source: SoraNews24
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Three U.N. peacekeepers from Indonesia killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south
Three United Nations peacekeepers from Indonesia were killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon after a bloody weekend in which Lebanese journalists and medics were killed in…
Source: Japan Today
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At Japan-Indonesia summit, energy security takes center stage amid war in Middle East
The two Asian nations' leaders on Tuesday pledged to coordinate closely on this issue, as oil and gas prices soar due to the ongoing war.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to broaden nursery access through expanded child aid program
The program will be funded by a child-rearing support fund, with fees collected on top of public medical insurance premiums from all households.
Source: The Japan Times
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Cool cat Coulis waiting for a second lucky break
Adopted 13 years ago, this senior cat is smooth and elegant, just like his namesake.
Source: The Japan Times
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