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Retrial bill sparks Diet showdown over ban on external use of disclosed evidence Parliamentary debate opens on a retrial bill banning outside use of disclosed evidence, raising concerns from opposition, …

Idemitsu Maru Returns to Nagoya Port, Forcing Costly Shift in Japan’s Crude Sourcing Idemitsu Maru docks at Nagoya Port on May 25, 2026 as Japan pivots crude sourcing. The move …

Chinese EV makers buy idle production lines worldwide, raising trade and compliance concerns Chinese EV makers buy idle plants across the globe as automakers cut gasoline-car output; deals ease trade …

India’s $10 Billion Great Nicobar Project Tests Strategic Ambitions and Environmental Limits India’s $10 billion Great Nicobar project boosts Indo‑Pacific reach but ignites environmental, indigenous and governance concerns over island …

Norway Arrest of Chinese Woman Sparks High North Security Concerns as Arctic Activity Grows Norway’s detention of a Chinese national has highlighted rising High North security risks as the country …

Tokyo startups: Koike says Tokyo’s reliability can lure international founders amid geopolitical shifts Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike tells Nikkei Asia that the city’s reputation for trust and stability is a …

Chagos Archipelago dispute deepens as Maldives and Mauritius sever diplomatic ties Maldives and Mauritius cut ties over the Chagos Archipelago dispute, triggering regional tensions and Indian strategic concerns as UK–US …

Fuel subsidy risks stoking inflation as government struggles to fund pump relief Government’s fuel subsidy to cap gas prices could boost consumer inflation, economists warn, as funds dwindle amid rising …

Summer Health Tips: Five Common Hazards to Watch for This Season Essential summer health tips for Japan: prevent waterborne illnesses, food poisoning and heatstroke, manage eczema triggers, and reduce the …