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Oil prices rise sharply after US, Israeli attacks on Iran
Brent crude is up by 9 percent amid supply concerns as Trump says ‌strikes on Iran could last weeks.
Published On 2 Mar 2026
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Japan to install missiles near Taiwan: Are China tensions set to spike?
Published On 25 Feb 2026
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
Published On 25 Feb 2026
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Iran-US tensions: What would blocking Strait of Hormuz mean for oil, LNG?
Published On 22 Feb 2026
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Japan’s Sanae Takaichi reappointed as PM
Published On 18 Feb 2026
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Japan seizure of Chinese vessel, arrest of captain, could heighten tensions
Published On 13 Feb 2026
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Japanese PM after landslide victory: ‘I do not fear any challenges’
Published On 9 Feb 2026
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Japan’s Takaichi vows to deliver on tax cuts after LDP’s ‘historic’ win
Published On 9 Feb 2026
PM Sanae Takaichi’s party wins supermajority in Japan snap elections
Published On 8 Feb 2026

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Japan PM Takaichi’s coalition projected to secure supermajority

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Japanese voters hope for better future amid economy woes

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Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan’s loneliness crisis

Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection.

Japan votes as Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda

Opinion polls suggest Takaichi’s conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.

In Japan’s election, voters hope for relief from rising prices

Japanese households are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet as wages fail to keep pace with rising prices.

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Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?

Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.

Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people

Japan deploys troops to help residents and warns people to watch for avalanches and snow falling from roofs.

Japan deep-sea hunt finds rare earths as it seeks to cut reliance on China

Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.

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US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to prevent a war

Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.

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Japan says goodbye to last pandas amid strained ties with China

Thousands gathered in Tokyo to bid farewell to Japan’s last two pandas as they began their return to China.

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Why Japan’s economic plans are sending jitters through global markets

Japanese prime minister’s pledge to suspend consumption tax prompts turmoil in bond markets.

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