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South Korea says U.S. trade deal still intact after tariff ruling
Seoul said it would closely monitor Washington’s follow-up measures, while continuing talks on the implementation of last year’s trade agreement.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to send parliamentary vice minister to Takeshima Day ceremony
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shifted gears on sending a higher-ranked official in light of improving ties between Japan and South Korea.
Source: The Japan Times
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LDP OKs draft proposal for lifting ban on lethal arms exports
The LDP plans to finalize the proposal soon and submit it to the government, which will aim to revise the defense equipment transfer guidelines in spring at the earliest.
Source: The Japan Times
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Germany seeks more F-35 jets as European fighter program falters
One source said Berlin was in talks that could lead to the purchase of more than 35 jets in addition to the 35 it bought in 2022.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump pivots to 10% global tariff and new probes after Supreme Court setback
The president pledged to use different tools to work around the Supreme court ruling and preserve import taxes he has cast as essential to his economic and foreign policy.
Source: The Japan Times
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The critic who ruffled pop culture’s feathers
In “Blank Space,” W. David Marx questions the 21st century’s creative vitality and responds to critics who say he’s too cynical.
Source: The Japan Times
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Monkey see, monkey soothe: Zookeepers get creative to save infant macaque
Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, was given the plush toy after being abandoned by his mother.
Source: The Japan Times
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Second round of projects under consideration for Japan’s $550 billion pledge
Next-generation nuclear reactors might be on the short list, reports say.
Source: The Japan Times
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Netherlands’ Rijpma-de Jong takes gold as Takagi finishes sixth in 1,500
Takagi looked to be on pace to challenge for gold but her pace fell off dramatically in the final lap and she finished well back in seventh.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan foreign chief stresses need for communication with China
Relations with Beijing have deteriorated since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks last November over a possible contingency concerning Taiwan.
Source: The Japan Times
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