Executive corruption trials in Indonesia raise fears over legal certainty and investor trust Executive corruption trials in Indonesia, including Nadiem Makarim’s case, have raised warnings they could erode legal certainty …
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Japan’s public libraries expand 30% in two decades as community hubs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPublic libraries in Japan rise 30% in two decades as they evolve into community hubs Public libraries in Japan have grown 30% over 20 years, becoming community hubs—Tenmonkan Library draws …
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Politics
Claude Mutos Dominates Coding Benchmarks, Anthropic Halts Public Release
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAnthropic Halts Release of Claude Mutos After Tests Show ‘Dangerous’ Coding Power Anthropic’s Claude Mutos was withheld from public release after tests showed exceptional coding power; governments and banks assess …
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Amchepry iPS Parkinson’s Treatment Approved for Public Health Insurance Coverage
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoHealth Ministry Approves Public Insurance Coverage for iPS-derived Medicine Amchepry for Parkinson’s Japan’s Health Ministry approved public insurance coverage on May 14, 2026 for Sumitomo Pharma’s iPS-derived medicine Amchepry for …
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Survey Finds Low Public Support for Takaichi and Ishin’s Three Priorities
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoConstitutional amendment ranks last as voters prioritize pensions and healthcare, poll finds A March–April 2026 joint voter survey found constitutional amendment was the top priority for just 1% of respondents, …
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Japanese public bathhouses face closure as rising fuel prices squeeze century-old operators
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s public bathhouses feel the heat as fuel costs force price hikes and service cuts Rising fuel costs squeeze Japan’s public bathhouses, prompting price hikes, service cuts and appeals for …
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Algeria achieves WHO validation for elimination of trachoma as public health problem
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraAlgeria Eliminated Trachoma as a Public Health Problem, WHO Validation Confirms WHO validates Algeria’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in eye health and …