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Sumo Tournament Kicks Off
Onosato and Aonishiki shine in autumn basho despite initial injury concerns, setting the stage for a thrilling competition
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10 Somali Women Start Journalism Internships
Young journalists from three universities begin four-month program at six media organizations across Somalia, backed by the UNDP
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Woman's 7,700 My Little Pony items set world record
Miranda Worby's collection, valued at $47,157, has been recognized by Guinness World Records, with the English woman amassing the items over 25 years
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War Fears Surge 16 Places Up Global Risk List
A UN survey of 1,300 experts finds 36% think large-scale war could impact humanity within a year, with geopolitical tension now a top concern worldwide
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China's Loan Growth Slows
Central bank governor says slower pace of lending is the new normal, potentially shifting the nation's economic landscape
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Hong Kong Unveils 5-Year Plan
The plan aims to add jobs and homes, while also aligning the city closer to mainland China, marking a significant shift in its development strategy
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Karachi Slips to 4th Least Liveable City
Despite Rs126 billion spent on garbage collection, Karachi's liveability ranking plummets from 7th to 4th worst in just five years, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit
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Nvidia CEO to Join Trump's State Dinner for Xi
Jensen Huang set to attend high-stakes dinner hosted by US President for Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Nerf Roller-Coaster Nears Completion
Galaxyland's new family-friendly coaster replaces iconic Mindbender with two ride modes and a launch start
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Court Ruling Against Deportations Unlikely To Hold
A recent court decision has been deemed unlikely to stand due to its disregard for precedent, with the Supreme Court previously ruling that deportation is not punitive
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Jerusalem Presale Event
Exclusive property opportunities available at Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem from September 28 to October 1
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US Embassy Air Pollution Monitoring Ends, Pollution Spikes 24-33%
A new study reveals that the Trump administration's decision to stop collecting air pollution data at US embassies in 2025 led to a significant increase in local pollution levels, with a rise of 24-33% reported, according to the research
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Muay Thai Legend Seksan Retires
Four-time World Champion hangs up his gloves after three-decade career, ending with a bantamweight clash against longtime rival Muangthai PK Saenchai
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GOP's Slim Majority Tests Marcus Towns
As member services director for the House Appropriations Committee Republicans, Towns must navigate diverse GOP viewpoints to advance bills
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McKinley Lewis Leads Senate Aging Committee
McKinley Lewis serves as staff director for the Senate Special Committee on Aging and deputy chief of staff for Senator Rick Scott, who is tackling the nation's $40 trillion debt
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Tom Rust Leads House Ethics Committee
As chief counsel and staff director, Rust has policed lawmaker conduct for nearly two decades, joining the committee in 2009 after a decade in private practice
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Japan Cracks Down On Human Trafficking
Country increases measures to combat labor and sexual exploitation as identified victims rise
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Singapore's Top Chemist Lu Yixin Joins EIT
Lu Yixin, a fellow of the Singapore National Academy of Science, will leave his role at the National University of Singapore to take a full-time position at the Chinese university in January 2027
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Ghana's Ancient Architecture Holds Climate Resilience Secrets
For centuries, Ghana's vernacular architecture has adapted to different climate zones, using local materials like earth, timber, and thatch to build resilient communities
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Japan's Centenarians Top 100,000
The country now has 107,677 citizens aged 100 or older, with women making up the vast majority at 94,298
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Pictet Fund Triples to $5 Billion
Inflows from China drive growth of Pictet's global multi-asset fund to $5 billion, a threefold increase
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Hundreds Protest Carney's Summit
Demonstrators march in Toronto to voice opposition to investment event hosted by Mark Carney
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Venezuela's Interim President To Visit UN
Rodriguez's planned trip comes as the country continues to face political uncertainty, according to Bloomberg News
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Japan Times Partners ERNC 2026
The Japan Times joins as official media partner for the Esports Research Network Conference 2026, taking place from September 15 to 17 at the University of Tsukuba