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Indonesia to ration subsidized fuel to mitigate energy crisis impact
Daily quotas to be introduced on Wednesday; other curbs under consideration
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Century-old lacquerware company, supplier to the royal family, turns its makie skills to a beloved Fire-type. As a series with a long history, huge cast of characters, and no aversion to merchandising
Source: SoraNews24
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Malaysia's economic diversity to ease Iran war impact: central bank
Bank Negara forecasts 4.0% to 5.0% growth in 2026, even with prolonged conflict
Source: Nikkei Asia
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2026 Top Jobs in Japan Week 14
Apply to open roles in hospitality, engineering and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Three U.N. peacekeepers from Indonesia killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south
Three United Nations peacekeepers from Indonesia were killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon after a bloody weekend in which Lebanese journalists and medics were killed in…
Source: Japan Today
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At Japan-Indonesia summit, energy security takes center stage amid war in Middle East
The two Asian nations' leaders on Tuesday pledged to coordinate closely on this issue, as oil and gas prices soar due to the ongoing war.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
After a longer-than-expected renovation, this Ryogoku museum is finally ready to tell the human stories of Edo and Tokyo once again. Many travel guides will say that the Tokyo National Museum, in Ueno
Source: SoraNews24
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Police to fine minor rule-breaking cyclists in Japan from April 1
Japan will implement a revised road traffic law from Wednesday that will see fines imposed for relatively minor traffic violations such as using a mobile phone while riding…
Source: Japan Today
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Long-range counterstrike missiles become operational at 2 GSDF bases
Japan's Defense Ministry said Tuesday that long-range missiles with counterstrike capabilities have been brought into service at two Ground Self-Defense Force bases in the country. The deployment of…
Source: Japan Today
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Pakistan's foreign minister to visit China as outlook for Mideast war uncertain
Pakistan has emerged as a key player in seeking to broker peace in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Source: The Japan Times
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