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Japan homebuilders plan price hikes on higher pipe, paint costs
Iran war drives up price of naphtha, a raw material for petrochemicals
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Okinawa: Corals as Carbon Absorbers for Eco-Tourism
An eco-tourism operator in Okinawa is betting on corals to combat climate change. They aim to combine sightseeing with environmental conservation and CO2 reduction, encouraging visitors to consider climate change on a personal level.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iran Nuclear Talks Stall: Impact on Travel?
Negotiations between the US and Iran have reached a deadlock, mediated by Pakistan. While no immediate travel disruptions are anticipated, monitor updates for potential regional impacts.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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South Korea president clashes with Israel on rights and disinformation claims
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday accused Israel of failing to "reflect" on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel decried him for amplifying social media "disinformat
Source: The Japan Times
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Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories
Hashtags such as "fake space" and "fake NASA" have gained traction online since NASA's lunar fly-by sent astronauts farther from Earth than any human before.
Source: The Japan Times
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Pakistan's $3.5bn loan repayment to UAE hints at cracks in ties
Islamabad's lump-sum payback likely to cut forex reserves by 20% to a year low
Source: Nikkei Asia
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'Howl at the moon': NASA's bid to boost space enthusiasm
From social media posts clipped from livestreamed events with the astronauts to an extraordinary portfolio of photos, viewers caught an eyeful of Artemis II.
Source: The Japan Times
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Djibouti leader claims sixth straight term
Guelleh won Friday's presidential election with 97.8% of the vote, according to official results.
Source: The Japan Times
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Man arrested for throwing Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO's home
San Francisco police arrested a man on Friday for throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. No one was injured.
Source: The Japan Times
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Gas price surge kick-starts US demand for used EVs
New electric vehicle sales rebound from Germany to Australia, fueled by Iran war
Source: Nikkei Asia
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