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Bangkok pub fire kills 27; officials say emergency exits were obstructed
The initial assessment was that an electrical short circuit in an air conditioner located in the ceiling caused the fire.
Source: The Japan Times
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Hungary is poised to oust president in a rollback of Orban era
Prime Minister Peter Magyar's administration is seeking to oust President Tamas Sulyok less than three years into his five-year term.
Source: The Japan Times
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Man arrested after knife attack on four people in Oita Prefecture
The four victims have been taken to the hospital and all of them are conscious, authorities say.
Source: The Japan Times
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Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss World Cup expansion after 2026 tournament
The 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States expanded 48 teams for the first time.
Source: The Japan Times
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America’s new India doctrine: Never repeat the China mistake
India's demotion in America's grand strategy is the most significant shift in U.S. policy since Washington embraced New Delhi as a strategic partner at the turn of the century.
Source: The Japan Times
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Lasting trauma: A U.S. military jet’s crash into Okinawa school
Yoko Iha, then a sixth grader whose psychological trauma from the event persisted for decades, has shared her experience for the first time.
Source: The Japan Times
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The yen’s plunge changes the case for Bank of Japan rate hikes
The Japanese yen has sunk to a 40-year low against the U.S. dollar recently. Raising interest rates would strengthen the yen.
Source: The Japan Times
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Extreme heat grips Japan with potential double storm brewing
Heatstroke alerts have been issued for 14 prefectures, while the country continues to face unsettled weather linked to Tropical Storm Bavi.
Source: The Japan Times
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Man arrested after alleged attack leads to death at facility for disabled
The suspect has denied the allegations, reportedly telling investigators in Gunma Prefecture that he didn't intend to kill.
Source: The Japan Times
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MUFG becomes Japan’s most valuable firm for first time
The development comes amid an improved business environment resulting from the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes.
Source: The Japan Times
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