Japan
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worldGlobal Powers Tap Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict Escalation
Germany, Japan, and the IEA coordinate a record oil reserve release to counter price spikes driven by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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financeJapanese Firms Shed Cross-Shareholdings Amid Activist Pressure
Japanese corporations are accelerating governance reforms by unwinding decades-old cross-shareholdings, driven by activist investor campaigns and government reform pushes.
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sportsSuzuki's Power Surge Lifts Japan Over South Korea in WBC Thriller
Seiya Suzuki launched two home runs, outshining teammate Shohei Ohtani, as Japan secured a crucial 8-6 victory against South Korea in the World Baseball Classic.
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worldJapan Eyes National Oil Reserves Amid Iran Supply Crisis
Japan is considering tapping its strategic oil reserves to counter supply disruptions caused by the Iran crisis and Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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worldAustralian Girl, 8, Dies in Japanese Snowmobile Tragedy
Tragic accident in Hakuba Valley, Japan, claims the life of an 8-year-old Queensland girl during a snowmobile tour.
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worldParasitic Ant Species Replicates Without Males, Exclusively Producing Queens
Discover the extraordinary parasitic ant species in Japan that reproduces through cloning, with every individual being a queen, a unique biological phenomenon.
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sportsOhtani Leads Japan's WBC Title Defense as USA Aims for First Crown Since 2017
Shohei Ohtani's Japan defends its World Baseball Classic title against a formidable Team USA lineup aiming for its first championship since 2017. The tournament features top global talent.
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financeJapan Signals 'Extreme Urgency' on Market Volatility
Japan's Finance Minister expresses 'extremely strong sense of urgency' monitoring global markets amid Middle East conflict and yen weakness.