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Nepal's ex-PM arrested over alleged role in protest crackdown
At least 77 people were killed in the anti-corruption youth uprising on Sept. 8 and 9, which began over a brief social media ban.
Source: The Japan Times
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Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices by up to $150 citing economic pressures
The increases are a continuation of an unusual trend for gaming consoles, where prices have gone up over time instead of gradually falling.
Source: The Japan Times
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SoftBank secures record $40 billion bridge loan for OpenAI stake
The loan is SoftBank's largest-ever borrowing denominated solely in dollars.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan's foreign resident population hits record 4.12 million
The figure is a 9.5% increase from a year earlier, the Immigration Services Agency said Friday.
Source: The Japan Times
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Two Japanese regional banks’ shares surge in latest merger pact
The move is the latest example of Japan's regional lenders joining forces in a market hit by a shrinking population.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo 'smartly' addresses lack of trash cans amid overtourism concerns
Akihabara to get automated bins, Shibuya to fine shops without receptacles
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Millions expected to fill American streets to protest against Trump
Massive nationwide protests against U.S. President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms…
Source: Japan Today
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Japan eyewear chain Jins to open AI-equipped flagship store in central Tokyo
Data accumulated by recommendation system will help company's Southeast Asia push
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Kaori Sakamoto ends career with fourth world championship
Mone Chiba took silver behind Sakamoto, while Belgium's Nina Pinzarrone earned bronze.
Source: The Japan Times
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OpenAI chairman warns firms to evolve with the 'death of SaaS' or wither
Bret Taylor says white-collar workers will have to learn new ways of doing things
Source: Nikkei Asia
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