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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
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China Home Prices Fall
China's property market slump persists with ongoing decline in home prices, a significant economic concern for the country
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Venezuela Joins G20 Energy Summit
The US has invited Venezuela to participate in the G20 energy summit in Houston, Texas, as the world grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East war, with Venezuelan oil minister Paula Henao and PDVSA vice-president Jovanny Martinez attending
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Blanche to Brief Press
Attorney General Todd Blanche will speak to reporters in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, taking on a role similar to former press secretary Karoline Leavitt
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India Needs 78.5 Lakh New Jobs Per Year
Youth face a challenging job market after completing education, with a significant mismatch between qualified individuals and available opportunities
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Cellebrite Moves to US
The Israeli company plans to redomicile to the United States, a significant change in its corporate structure
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15 Years On, Family Seeks Answers
A memorial walk was held in Winnipeg to honour Tanya Nepinak, who disappeared in 2011, with her aunt Sue Caribou still looking for closure
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Crime Surge on Commerce Avenue
Break-ins, vandalism, and open drug use have businesses on Kelowna's Commerce Avenue on edge, with many blaming the 2018 opening of Hearthstone Supportive Housing
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Media's Sympathetic Figures Raise Eyebrows
Portrayal of individuals with questionable backgrounds sparks concerns over judgment and ideological bias
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China Bank Lending Disappoints
Weak credit demand in August reflects the current state of the Chinese economy, with lending figures falling short of expectations
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Rabbis Explore Faith Beyond Consumerism
Yehuda Kurtzer and Rabbi Noa Kushner discuss holiness, awe, and spirituality during the High Holidays, offering an alternative to a skeptical age
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Sweden Faces Welfare Test
Center-left opposition may form new government amid increased defense spending and NATO commitments
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Mount Fuji Climbers Face Fees
Yamanashi to charge for helicopter rescues during offseason for those without a plan
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Fashion CEO Wrestles PETA Activists
Steve Kolb, CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, admits to reacting inappropriately after physical altercation with protesters demanding an end to wool use on runways
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US Fighter Survives 50 Hours in Iran
A US fighter who crashed in Iran hiked 7,000 feet with broken bones, calling his 50-hour survival a 'modern-day miracle'
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Trump May Release 9/11 Files
Families of 9/11 victims have asked for declassification of relevant records, which President Trump says he will consider
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Middle East War Hits T-Shirts
Global apparel supply chain disrupted, with India's ready-made garment exports falling 4.5% in July and manufacturers facing rising costs for raw materials like polyester and cotton
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Sanitary Pads Fail Test
A watchdog found huge gaps in absorption speeds and over half of products were poorly labelled, with one pad taking 73 seconds to absorb simulated menstrual blood
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9/11 Legacy: World Remains Broken
Two decades on, concerns about constitutional rights and norms in the US persist, with questions over the commitment of the president and Congress to preserving them
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75% of Pakistanis Say Country is Headed in Wrong Direction
A recent Ipsos poll reveals widespread discontent with the government's priorities, as a proposal to create new provinces sparks opposition from allies and the public, with the economy and inflation being top concerns
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Japan Royals Visit Tsunami Zone
Crown Prince Akishino and Prince Hisahito tour devastated Tohoku region, marking prince's first visit to a disaster area
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EU Leaders Meet Amid Arctic Tensions
European leaders gather in Finland on September 14 to discuss Arctic priorities as the region warms nearly four times faster than the global average
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Japan's SME Market 2.5x Larger Than Large Corporations
Japanese megabanks are introducing new services to tap into the lucrative small and medium-sized enterprise market, a sector with vast lending potential
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Koreeda's 'Look Back' Divides Critics
Hirokazu Koreeda's adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga has sparked debate over its quality, despite its gorgeous execution