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WTA players divided on five-set matches proposal at Grand Slams
USTA CEO Craig Tiley has argued that research shows interest grows as a match goes on.
Source: The Japan Times
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Former No. 1 MLB draft pick Travis Bazzana ready for first taste of WBC
The Cleveland Guardian will play to open the tournament Thursday in Australia’s match against Taiwan.
Source: The Japan Times
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New Video! 10 NEW TIPS for Akihabara, Tokyo – 2026
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South Korea’s AI-fueled stock euphoria unravels on Iran war risk
Down another 6.7% following a 7.2% drop in the previous session, the high-flying Kospi Index entered a technical correction in just three sessions.
Source: The Japan Times
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Fertilizer prices spike on Iran war as experts say worse crunch may come
Impact may be worse than from Ukraine invasion, with Australia particularly at risk
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Myanmar tourists head to China as budget flights break cost barrier
With few options at home, Chongqing becomes destination for people who can afford it
Source: Nikkei Asia
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One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
After keeping secret for nearly 30 years, Eiichiro Oda has written it down on a paper, put that paper in a chest, and tossed it into the sea, where it remains even now. As both the writer and illustra
Source: SoraNews24
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Middle East conflict could affect Japan’s economy significantly, says BOJ's Ueda
Japan’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil has hovered around 90%, the economy ministry has said, with much of that oil traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: The Japan Times
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Space One cancels rocket launch after safety system activates
The Tokyo-based startup had already put off the launches scheduled for Feb. 25 and Sunday due to weather conditions.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan Post Insurance to shift to high-yield bonds, CEO says
The life insurer expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates again as soon as April.
Source: The Japan Times
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