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JAXA Launches MMX Probe to Mars Moon Phobos on H3 Rocket
On Tuesday, October 17, 2026, Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft from the Tan
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Hanshin Tigers Star Teruaki Satō Captures Rare Nippon Professional Baseball Triple Crown
Hanshin Tigers star Teruaki Satō has officially captured the prestigious batting Triple Crown in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), marking a monumental m
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Hanshin Tigers Slugger Teruaki Satō Captures NPB Batting Triple Crown
Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Satō has captured Japanese professional baseball’s prestigious batting Triple Crown, achieving one of the sport's rarest ind
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Kagan and Soai Win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Asymmetric Synthesis
French chemist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese organic chemist Kensō Soai have been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work
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French and Japanese Chemists Win Nobel Prize for Asymmetric Synthesis Breakthrough
French chemist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese scientist Kensō Soai have been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The two researchers were recognized
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Kagan and Soai win 2026 Chemistry Nobel for autocatalysis discovery
On 5 October 2026, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was announced in Stockholm, Sweden, to two distinguished chemists: Henri B. Kagan of the Université Paris‑S
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US Withdraws All B‑1 Lancer Bombers From RAF Fairford, Returns to US Bases
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that all B‑1 Lancer strategic bombers assigned to Royal Air Force Fairford in Gloucestershire had been
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Okinawa Police Arrest U.S. Marine Over Suspected Robbery and Murder of Local Woman
Okinawa prefectural police have arrested an active-duty U.S. Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in connection with the alleged robbery an
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G7 Announces Coordinated Release of 100 Million Barrels to Stabilize Energy Markets
The Group of Seven (G7) major advanced economies announced a coordinated plan on Tuesday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from strate
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Tokyo Overhauls Permanent Residency Criteria With Higher Financial and Language Standards
Tokyo has introduced a significant overhaul of its immigration framework, tightening the criteria for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency across
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Tokyo Court Rules Voice Has Publicity Rights in Landmark Deepfake Case
In a landmark legal ruling, the Tokyo District Court has determined that an individual's voice is legally entitled to protection under the right of publici
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Tokyo Records Historic 34-Day Continuous Rainfall Streak, Breaking 1886 Record
Tokyo has recorded 34 consecutive days of measurable rainfall as of today, breaking the longest such streak in the city’s history that began in 1886. The J
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South Korea's An Se-young Wins Historic Second Consecutive Asian Games Badminton Gold
South Korea’s An Se-young secured her legacy in international badminton on Wednesday, capturing the women’s singles gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. In
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Suicide bomber kills 12, injures 30 at Dera Ismail Khan police checkpoint
A suicide bomber identified as a member of the Pakistani Taliban detonated an explosive device at a police checkpoint in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkh
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Shin Ohashi Sets World Record to Win 200m Breaststroke at Asian Games
Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi delivered a historic performance at the 2026 Asian Games, capturing the gold medal in the men’s 200-metre breaststroke with a
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North Korean weightlifter Ri Song‑gum sets 49kg Asian Games record, wins gold.
Ri Song‑gum of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) captured the gold medal in the women’s 49‑kilogram weight‑lifting event at the 2026 Asian G
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Typhoon Dujuan Strikes Japan East Coast, 4 Killed, 6 Missing.
Typhoon Dujuan slammed into Japan’s eastern coast on Thursday, killing at least four people and leaving 22 others wounded. Six residents remain missing aft
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Japanese Triathlete Takumi Hojo Claims First Gold Medal at Asian Games
Japanese triathlete Takumi Hojo claimed the first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games, delivering an early triumph for the delegation representing the islan
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Takumi Hojo Wins Gold, Sets Asian Games Record in Nagoya Triathlon
Takumi Hojo of Japan secured the first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya by completing the triathlon’s 750‑metre swim, 20‑kilometre bike ride an
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Japanese Emperor Naruhito Officially Opens the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya
Japanese Emperor Naruhito officially opened the 20th Asian Games in a ceremony held on September 19 in Nagoya, marking the commencement of the continent’s
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Suicide Car Bombing at Pakistani Police Compound Mosque Kills 31
At least 31 people were killed and more than 100 others injured when a suicide car bomber detonated an explosive device outside a mosque situated within a
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BOJ hikes short‑term rate to 1.25%, highest since 1995, citing energy‑driven inflation
Tokyo – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced on Tuesday that it will raise its short‑term policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 1.25 percent, the
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Japan’s Centenarian Population Surpasses Record 107,000 Amid Deepening Demographic Crisis
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced this week that the number of centenarians in the country has surpassed 107,000 for the first time
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Cruise Ship Deployed in Nagoya as Floating Hotel to Ease Athlete Housing Shortages
The Italian-flagged cruise ship *Costa Serena* docked in Nagoya, Japan, this week to serve as a floating hotel for approximately 4,000 athletes and officia