Typhoon in Japan 2026: How to prepare, stay safe and respond during peak season Japan typhoon guide 2026: Essential safety steps, sources for real-time warnings, and practical preparation advice for …
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Taiwan warns China maritime operations risk accidental collisions as US and Europe rebuke Beijing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions escalate as Chinese maritime operations intensify east of the island Taipei warns Beijing’s naval activity east of Taiwan risks accidental clashes after Japan‑Philippines sea talks; U.S. and European …
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Politics
Magnitude-5 Earthquake Shakes Gunma and Saitama, University of Tokyo Warns Landslide Risk
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoM5-class earthquake shakes Gunma and Saitama; expert warns of landslide and road damage risks M5-class earthquake struck Gunma and Saitama, with Shindo 5- shaking reported; a University of Tokyo seismologist …
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Bank Indonesia raises key rate to stabilize rupiah, flags inflation risk
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank Indonesia raises key rate to stabilise rupiah after two-year pause Bank Indonesia raises key rate at two-day meeting concluded May 20, 2026, aiming to shore up the rupiah and …
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Marcos orders 10 percent spending cuts as Iran war deepens stagflation risk
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarcos Orders 10% Budget Cuts as Iran War Deepens Stagflation Fears Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on May 18, 2026 ordered at least a 10% cut in government spending, saying …
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Taiwan Defense Spending Face-Off Raises Risk to Drone Programs, Lawmaker Warns Taiwan defense spending is under intense political scrutiny as a battle in the legislature over budget cuts threatens to …
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U.S. Senator Warns an Imminent Military Strike Is “Very Much on the Table” Senator Richard Blumenthal told CNN that an imminent military strike is “very much on the table,” saying …
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Technology
Japan lifts special earthquake risk advisory after 7.7 quake off Iwate
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan lifts special advisory after 7.7 magnitude quake off Iwate, warns risk remains Japan lifted its special advisory after a 7.7 magnitude quake off Iwate on April 20, but officials …
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Health
Obesity Linked to Brain Shrinkage and Higher Dementia Risk in Study
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraStudy Finds Obesity and Brain Shrinkage Linked in Large UK Cohort New research links obesity and brain shrinkage in middle-aged adults, showing higher body fat associates with lower gray and …
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Low daily alcohol linked to sharply higher mouth cancer risk in India, study finds New large study shows even one standard drink (≈9 g) daily raises mouth cancer risk by …