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Retired Myanmar general set for powerful role in new parliament, sources say
The development could help the military cement control of government after a return to democratic rule.
Source: The Japan Times
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Physical <i>banzuke</i> ranking reveals sumo’s storylines
Many sumo stories don’t fully reveal themselves unless you are holding a physical copy of the rankings.
Source: The Japan Times
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South Korea’s baby bump extends into second year, offering hope
The improvement comes as marriages show signs of recovery after a prolonged slump, supported by incentives designed to ease the financial burden of raising children.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo ‘strongly demands’ release of Japanese national detained in Iran
Details were not immediately clear, but media reports named the person as Shinnosuke Kawashima, Japanese public broadcaster NHK’s Tehran bureau chief.
Source: The Japan Times
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SDF member arrested for allegedly persuading, assisting girlfriend to commit suicide
A 39-year-old Self-Defense Force member has been arrested on suspicion of inciting and assisting his 42-year-old girlfriend to commit suicide in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. According to police,…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran
A Japanese national has been detained in Iran and must be swiftly released, the Japanese government said on Wednesday. The person was detained on January 20, Deputy Chief…
Source: Japan Today
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Nidec Founder Nagamori Resigns
Shigenobu Nagamori, founder of Nidec, is resigning as chairman emeritus. The Japanese motor maker has been dealing with an accounting scandal.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
Special permission will be needed to export dual-use items to these companies, institutions and agencies.
Source: The Japan Times
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Despite Lower House dominance, Takaichi puts emphasis on cooperation
The prime minister urged opposition parties to work with her coalition to get the fiscal 2026 budget passed before the end of March, when the current fiscal year concludes.
Source: The Japan Times
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Zelenskyy marks war anniversary vowing to fight on, with Ukraine's allies divided
Divisions among its European partners overshadowed commemorations of the start of the conflict.
Source: The Japan Times
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