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At WBC, Aussies eye another strong showing — and no self-inflicted wounds
The Australian team nearly made it to the semifinals in 2023, losing in a tight one-run contest against Cuba in the quarterfinals.
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Potama serves up epic rice balls like no other, and there’s only one store in Tokyo
Soul food from a tropical island, made fresh in the capital. Whenever we find ourselves in the vicinity of Tokyo Station, there’s one place we always visit, and its name is Potama. A cute amalgamatio
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Health tech startups refine access to pediatric care in Indonesia
Digital platforms connect parents and doctors, help track children's growth
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Khamenei's demise closes hugely consequential chapter in Iran's modern history
With Khamenei’s demise, a hugely consequential chapter in Iran’s modern history closes with little certainty over what comes next or who’s lined up to succeed him.
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in strikes
Khamenei's death was a seismic development in a conflict that’s spread to half a dozen countries across the Middle East and threatens to disrupt energy flows.
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Trump's Iran strikes mark his biggest foreign policy gamble
The U.S. president, who came to office last year promising to avoid "stupid wars," has also set out a daunting objective of regime change in Tehran.
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Diplomacy shifts to war: How Trump’s team decided to attack Iran
Even as U.S. envoys to Iran talks were preparing to fly to Geneva to meet their Iranian counterparts for more discussions, the calculus was shifting toward conflict.
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Fukushima Shrine Festival Returns!
Yamatsumi Shrine's annual festival is back after a long hiatus. Travelers can once again experience this unique Shinto celebration dedicated to wolves.
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China's Geopolitical Shift: Impact on Japan Travel
Geopolitical tensions involving China are intensifying, potentially impacting travel and trade in East Asia. Travelers should monitor developments as China navigates complex relationships with the US and other nations.
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Iran Crisis: Oil Surges, Asia Stocks Fall
Geopolitical tensions are impacting global markets. Brent crude oil prices are up, while Tokyo bond yields are falling.
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