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Desperate for reelection, Hungary’s Orban latches on to war fears
The right-wing nationalist with close links to Russia’s Vladimir Putin is facing the most serious challenge yet in his long premiership.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan proved its winter sports prowess at the Milano Cortina Games
The 24-medal haul ranked Japan fifth in the world, while the number of gold matched the country's all-time high at a Winter Olympics, set at the 1998 Nagano Games.
Source: The Japan Times
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Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”
Street food hot spot wants to be cleaner, but it might just be pushing the smoke down the street. A new facility opened last Thursday in Dotombori, the Osaka canal district that’s the biggest tourism
Source: SoraNews24
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Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
This tonkotsu ramen has medicinal benefits that can boost your energy after a long day of sightseeing. Have you ever heard of yakuzen? Not to be confused with yakuza, yakuzen literally translates as “
Source: SoraNews24
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Tehran is ready for nuclear concessions if U.S. meets demands, Iranian official says
Both sides remain sharply divided — even over the scope and sequencing of relief from crippling U.S. sanctions — following two rounds of talks.
Source: The Japan Times
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Alaska Essays Offer Travel Lessons
Michio Hoshino's translated Alaska essays explore nature's fragility. Discover insights for mindful travel and appreciating the wild.
Source: The Japan Times
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Afghanistan's ruling Taliban say Pakistan strikes kill and injure dozens
The strikes bring a sharp escalation in tension just days after Kabul released three Pakistani soldiers in a Saudi-mediated move to smoothe relations.
Source: The Japan Times
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3 bodies found after house fire in Chiba
Three bodies were found after a house fire in the east of Tokyo early Sunday, as three of its residents, including two children, remain unaccounted for, local police…
Source: Japan Today
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Man City closes gap on Arsenal after O'Reilly sinks Newcastle
Manchester City stepped up their Premier League title charge as Nico O'Reilly's double sealed a vital 2-1 win against Newcastle on Saturday. O'Reilly put City ahead in the…
Source: Japan Today
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U.S. beats Canada to win men's hockey gold for first time in 46 years
Jack Hughes was the hero less than two minutes into overtime as the U.S. men won gold for the first time since the Miracle on Ice.
Source: The Japan Times
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