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MUFG to form strategic partnership with Google
The two firms will develop a service to assist customers in online shopping and payments with the help of artificial intelligence.
Source: The Japan Times
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Asian firms hopeful on US investment again, but cautious after 2025 tariffs
Indian pharma, tech and energy firms tout $20.5bn in commitments at summit
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's MUFG taps Google's Gemini AI to help customers shop, save
Leading Japanese bank wants broader reach into app users' lives
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Russia ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
When Vladimir Osechkin wants to take his children to school or go to the supermarket, he calls the police. The Russian activist has lived under protection since 2022…
Source: Japan Today
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Iranian FA says it will meet FIFA over World Cup in coming days
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
Source: The Japan Times
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Australian state overturns Melbourne ban on World Cup watch party
Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne's Federation Square for the 2026 football World Cup after the decision sparked an outcry. The…
Source: Japan Today
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Father may have left Kyoto boy's body near home after killing him, sources say
As Yūki Adachi, the adoptive father of the boy, participated in the search for his son, he also may have tried to delay the discovery of the body, sources said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan plans start of round-the-clock JGB trading on blockchain
Big banks, securities companies look to tokenize bond trading this year
Source: Nikkei Asia
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PSG edges Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday. PSG exploded…
Source: Japan Today
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South Korea, Japan hold upgraded 2+2 talks as US focuses on Iran
Neighbors seek closer trilateral cooperation to keep Washington engaged in East Asia
Source: Nikkei Asia
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