Tomuraushi bear sighting forces helicopter rescue as hikers urged to carry deterrents Tomuraushi bear sighting left a solo hiker stranded and prompted a police helicopter rescue on July 4; local …
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Sanae Takaichi has made no public calls with world leaders since June
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTakaichi phone calls with world leaders absent since June 1, raising diplomatic questions Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has no public record of calls with other world leaders since June …
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Tesla Denies Sale of Chinese Business, Musk Calls Report Absurdly Fake News
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTesla China sale denied as Musk calls report “absurdly fake news” Tesla on July 31, 2026 denied reports it was considering a Tesla China sale, calling speculation over a possible …
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Evacuation Shelter Sexual Violence Rises After Disasters, Expert Calls for Prevention
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoStudy Warns of Sexual Violence in Evacuation Shelters After Disasters Disaster researchers warn that sexual violence in evacuation shelters rises sharply after major disasters, as Shizuoka University Professor Keiko Ikeda’s …
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China Politburo calls for infrastructure spending to meet growth target amid headwinds
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPolitburo Calls for Faster Infrastructure and Bond Funding to Stabilize China Economy China’s Politburo urges accelerated infrastructure spending and expanded bond funding to shore up the China economy as global …
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Durham High closure prompts industry calls for tighter oversight of foreign investors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDurham High Closure Spurs Calls for Tighter Oversight of Foreign Investors in Private School Closures Abrupt Durham High shutdown highlights risks of private school closures linked to foreign investment, prompting …
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Seven & i Holdings calls off investment talks for Poland’s Zabka Group
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSeven & i Holdings Ends Talks to Buy Minority Stake in Poland’s Zabka Seven & i Holdings walked away from talks on July 25 to acquire a minority stake in …
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Labor rebuffs calls to raise LNG exporter taxes and adopts gambling reform
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLabor leaders resist calls for tax on LNG exporters at Adelaide conference Labor leaders resisted proposals to raise tax on LNG exporters at the Adelaide conference; delegates also approved a …
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Indonesian Business Council calls for presidential breakthrough office amid rupiah, market turmoil
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrabowo Subianto’s sudden policy changes raise alarm as business council urges presidential “breakthrough office” to calm rupiah and markets Indonesian Business Council warns that Prabowo Subianto’s abrupt policy shifts have …
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Asian Markets Slump as Yen and Won Weaken, Seoul Calls Emergency Meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen and won under pressure as Asian markets tumble; Seoul held emergency weekend meeting Yen and won under pressure as tech-led selloff hits Asian markets on June 8, 2026; Seoul …