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Risk of missteps hangs over U.S.-backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria
The progress of the deal tests the ability of Syria's new leaders to stabilize a nation fractured by 14 years of war.
Source: The Japan Times
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All-in on AI: what TikTok creator ByteDance did next
The tech giant created China's most popular chatbot, Doubao, which has built up more than 100 million daily users since its inception in 2023.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Special morning-only ramen is a great way to start your Tokyo day. They say that you should never put off until tomorrow that which you can do today, and by that same logic, you should never put off u
Source: SoraNews24
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Healthy Ohtani has Cy Young Award in sights
The four-time MLB Most Valuable Player, winner of two World Series titles, has yet to capture the Cy Young Award for outstanding pitching.
Source: The Japan Times
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With eye on China, Koizumi stresses importance of rules-based order
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi also pledged not to “shut down any channels” of communication as ties with China remain in a deep freeze.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump says expects to visit
"I'm going to make a visit to Venezuela," the U.S. president told reporters, while adding that the date had not been decided.
Source: The Japan Times
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Europe talks nuclear weapons after U.S. delivers reality check
The countries involved in discussions usually host U.S. military assets, are close to Russia and feel directly threatened by Vladimir Putin, sources said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel and arrests captain
The incident happened inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki Prefecture, 165 kilometers south-southwest of the island of Meshima.
Source: The Japan Times
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Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
Veteran contractor becomes senior thief. A lot has been said about the reasons for Japan’s low crime rate. Some people point to Confucian philosophy, while others look for more modern factors such as
Source: SoraNews24
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Oscars museum dives into world of Miyazaki's 'Ponyo'
Dozens of drawings, storyboards and other elements created for the film and gifted to the Los Angeles institution by Miyazaki's world-famous Studio Ghibli are going on display.
Source: The Japan Times
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