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Star Wars Force increasingly framed as cosmic horror, evolving beyond Jedi and Sith
An article argues Star Wars has long featured cosmic horror elements through the Force, now more clearly revealed nearly 50 years after A New Hope.
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KOSPI Index Surges on April 29 Amid Cautionary Signals
The KOSPI stock index surged significantly on April 29, 2026, while experts noted warning signs about the rally.
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Maldives and Mauritius sever ties over Chagos Archipelago dispute
The Maldives and Mauritius have severed diplomatic ties over a territorial dispute involving the Chagos Archipelago.
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Prabowo cuts ride-hailing commission rate to 8% in Jakarta
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto said ride-hailing platforms will cut driver commissions to 8% from 20% at a May Day rally in Jakarta.
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Bank of Japan intervenes with $32 billion to support yen on May 1
The Bank of Japan conducted a yen-buying intervention worth about $32 billion to support the currency’s sharp rally on May 1.
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Aung San Suu Kyi reportedly moved to house arrest in Myanmar
Myanmar state media reported Aung San Suu Kyi was moved to house arrest on May 1, with doubts raised about her condition and the photo shown.
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Japan trading houses see limited impact from Iran war, forecast profit rises
Japan’s five biggest trading houses said the Iran war has had limited impact on earnings and still expect higher profit this fiscal year.
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KKR Plans to Expand $10 Billion Sports Portfolio with Focus on Asia Deals
KKR said it sees major chances to boost sports investments and is targeting deals across Asia, co-CEO Joseph Bae said today.
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Anthropic seeks broader Japan access for Claude Mythos despite U.S. government opposition
Anthropic aims to expand access to its Claude Mythos AI model in Japan amid resistance from the U.S. government.
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Hanwha Expands South Korean Defense and Shipbuilding Businesses Amid Rising Global Military Spending
Hanwha, a South Korean conglomerate, is expanding its defense and shipbuilding operations, including growing its U.S. maritime presence through Philly Shipyard.
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Japan intervnes in currency market amid yen pressure from Iran war oil surge
Japanese authorities intervened in the currency market this week for the first time in over 18 months to support the yen amid rising energy costs linked to the Iran war.
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JBIC signs $2.2 billion loans for three U.S. projects
JBIC signed loan agreements worth about 350 billion yen to back three U.S. projects, including a power plant and crude oil facility.
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Taiyo Oil buys crude from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 project
Taiyo Oil said on Friday it is buying crude from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 project.
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Mitsubishi Corp. shifts climate goal and expands natural gas investments amid supply concerns
Mitsubishi Corp. has revised a climate target and plans to boost natural gas investment beyond the Middle East due to energy supply instability.
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Meltly gets $44 million offer in deal that lifts valuation
Japanese AI chatbot startup meltly received a $44 million offer that raised its valuation, according to a report.
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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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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.