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Three dissents at BOJ policy board meeting suggest hawkishness ahead
The war in Iran was a factor in keeping the policy rate at 0.75% at the April meeting.
Source: The Japan Times
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Cherry blossoms are proof of a planet going awry
It was the seventh consecutive year in which the trees flowered earlier than their 20-year average.
Source: The Japan Times
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Penguins fend off elimination again with a 3-2 Game 5 win over Flyers to send series back to Philly
Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in…
Source: Japan Today
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Nickel prices stay high as Iran war adds to Indonesia output cut: S&P
Sulfur shortage and Jakarta's pricing policy send battery feedstock value soaring
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
After Hello Kitty goes home for the day, some decidedly less cute characters will be taking over Sanrio Puroland. June is the rainy season in Japan, so if you’re going to be traveling in the Tokyo are
Source: SoraNews24
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'RikuRyu' signs off in emotional farewell
Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara said their career together had been defined by shared effort.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan industry group warns of war’s impact on supply of thinners
There are no shortages now, but the prolonged conflict in the Middle East could affect supplies in the future, the head of an industry group has said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Key government panel calls for boost to long-term public works investment
Members of the panel, chaired by Takaichi, discussed reforms to build a sustainable regional economy amid aging social infrastructure.
Source: The Japan Times
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Google inks deal allowing Pentagon to use AI models for classified work
A reported agreement requires the tech giant to help adjust its AI safety settings and filters at the government's request.
Source: The Japan Times
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Murakami blasts three-run homer to spark White Sox rally past Angels
The seventh inning homer helped lift the Chicago White Sox to an 8-7 victory against the skidding Los Angeles Angels on Monday.
Source: The Japan Times
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