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Takaichi sings 'Sukiyaki' after Tokyo summit with Indonesia's Prabowo
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Tokyo on March 31 and then sang a Japanese hit for him.
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Pop Mart reopens Pop Land theme park after renovations
Pop Mart reopened its Pop Land theme park on April 30 after extensive renovations.
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Epic Games opens iPhone app store in Japan without local game titles
Epic Games launched its iPhone app store in Japan, but no Japanese-made games are on it.
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Taiwan defense budget delay threatens drone program amid Iran and Ukraine conflicts
Taiwan’s defense budget debate risks cutting funding for drones despite their growing role in asymmetric defense.
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AI accelerates US military strikes on Iran, missions now near-instantaneous
A report details how artificial intelligence is enabling US strikes on Iran to be planned and executed in minutes.
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Hotels and malls in Japan add pickleball courts to attract customers
Hotels, shopping centers and other facilities in Japan are installing pickleball courts to draw more customers.
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Tacos gain ground in Japan as taquerias more than double
Tacos are booming in Japan as more shops serve Mexican-style corn tortillas and diners seek cheaper meals.
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Landmine victims top 6,000 in 2024, with children the biggest group
More than 6,000 people were hurt or killed by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2024, with children the biggest casualty group, a report said.
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Delhi's layered history shapes a city of contrasts
Delhi has been built, destroyed and rebuilt at least eight times, with Chandni Chowk and Mughal-era architecture still defining the capital.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens to $233m worldwide, sets records for Streep and Blunt
The Devil Wears Prada 2 earned $233 million worldwide in its opening weekend, the biggest launch for stars Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.
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Turkish Agri-Drone Maker Baibars Targets U.S. IPO, Eyes Western Market Growth
Baibars Mechatronics aims to leverage Western concerns about China-made drones to expand globally and plans a U.S. IPO by 2029.
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Japan launches POWERR Asia to boost regional oil reserve cooperation
Japan has launched POWERR Asia, a new energy security plan for financial support and oil stockpiling in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Study says New Orleans should start relocation planning now
A new study says New Orleans should begin relocation planning now as sea-level rise pushes coastal Louisiana past a point of no return.
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Rollins cites alleged SNAP fraud involving luxury cars, drawing criticism
US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said 14,000 SNAP recipients owned luxury cars, a claim critics said was not backed by evidence.
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Ohio Republicans split with Trump on Haiti immigration protections
Two Ohio Republicans joined Democrats to extend protections for Haitians in the U.S., breaking with Trump.
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Hearing set for suspect in White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting
A hearing on conditions of confinement for Cole Allen, accused in the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting, was set for later on May 5.
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GameStop offers $55.5 billion to acquire eBay in unsolicited takeover bid
GameStop has offered $55.5 billion to buy eBay, proposing $125 per share split evenly between cash and stock.
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Sarah Sackman says liberal left response to antisemitism has been muted
Labour MP Sarah Sackman said parts of the liberal left have been too quiet on rising antisemitism after a knife attack in Golders Green.
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UK Conservatives condemn reports Starmer may pay up to £1bn yearly for EU market access
UK Conservatives criticised reports that Labour leader Keir Starmer could agree to pay the EU up to £1bn a year for easier single-market access.
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Shropshire council reports rising abuse over removal of unauthorised flags
Shropshire council said residents, staff and councillors face rising abuse over its removal of unauthorised flags.
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Jeremy Bamber barred from communicating with media in prison
Jeremy Bamber has been banned from contacting the media from prison after more than 40 years behind bars for a family قتل.
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Sri Lanka arrests 22 monks after 110kg of cannabis found in luggage
Sri Lanka police arrested 22 Buddhist monks after customs found 110kg of cannabis hidden in luggage at Colombo airport.
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Indian man brings sister’s remains to bank after withdrawal row
A man in Odisha, India, brought his sister’s remains to a bank after a dispute over documents needed to withdraw money from her account.
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Afghanistan says Pakistan strikes kill 7, wound at least 85 in Kunar
Afghanistan said Pakistani mortar and missile strikes hit Kunar province, killing 7 people and wounding at least 85.