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U.S. military to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter

Nidal Hasan's execution will be the first by the U.S. military since 1961, and the first it has carried out by firing squad since World War II.

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Japan Deal Drought Cuts IPO Fundraising to Lowest in 14 Years

Fundraising through initial public offerings in Japan is drying up, in contrast to a dealmaking boom across Asia, after regulatory changes and a dearth of artificial intelligence related companies depleted up the listing…

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Running out of royals: why calls are growing to let Japan’s princess Aiko take the throne

More people in Japan are asking why the nation’s favourite royal, 24-year-old princess Aiko, will never be empress, with a recent poll saying 72% favour a woman emperor Her face is splashed across magazine covers. Fans f…

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What to know before the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival

The Tokyo International Film Festival is back for its 39th edition, offering moviegoers a chance to voyage across space and time without leaving the capital.

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Elvis comes back as a ghost in a noh theater play

Theater Nohgaku is translating the traditional art form to English with original plays that center global cultural and historical figures.

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Japanese annual household spending drops for 9 straight months

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Japan’s Household Spending Falls Again Despite Wage Gains

Japan’s household spending fell for a ninth month even as wages continued to climb, showing consumers remain cautious as persistent inflation squeezes purchasing power.

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Mexico’s auto parts output hit a record high in July, but assembled vehicle production and exports are declining

Mexico’s auto parts production registered record figures in July, while the country’s automotive industry experienced double-digit declines in both vehicle production and exports in September. The National Auto Parts Ind…

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Tokyo walks away with two spots on 50 Best Bars list

Rankings continue to slip for the Japanese capital's top bars as Hong Kong once again reclaims its status as the region's cocktail capital.

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Adrian Bianco championed Japan’s underground culture

The Sabukaru founder, who died at 40 in August, connected underground culture and emerging talent across Asia with global audiences.

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Anime is winning over a new generation of fans

Anime viewing is surging among younger audiences, with 79% of teen fans surveyed saying they're watching more than a year ago.

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Global Banks Bolster Japan Debt Teams as Bond Issuance Booms

Global financial institutions are beefing up their debt capital market teams in Japan, hiring bankers and relocating staff, to capture a boom in fundraising driven by mergers, acquisitions, and artificial intelligence ca…

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Feds get ready to rewrite car headlight rules

One of the regulations that make vehicles in the US different from those in Europe or Japan is our headlight rules. They’re laid out in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), and changing them is—or used to…

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Japan is facing the most severe and complex security environment after Second World War, says Fumio Kishida

Japan is strengthening its defence capabilities while maintaining the U.S. alliance as its cornerstone and expanding cooperation with like-minded partners in the Indo-Pacific, says Former Japanese Prime Minister

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Insignary Launches Clarity AIR to Detect Undeclared Open-Source and AI-Written Code

Toronto, Canada, October 8th, 2026/CyberNewswire/--Insignary Launches Clarity AIR: Closing the Blind Spot Between What Your Developers Declare and What's Actually in Your Code New snippet-level scanning shows security an…

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Tsunoda Claims World Gold as Murao Retains His Title in Baku

Ai Tsunoda Roustant claimed her first senior world title at -70kg, defeating Michaela Polleres in golden score. At -90kg, Sanshiro Murao delivered a spectacular ippon against Goki Tajima in an all-Japanese final, defendi…

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How Australian mortgages compare to the US, Japan and South Korea

With most Australian mortgages being variable loans and interest rates at a 15-year high, experts weigh in on different approaches to mortgages in other parts of the world.

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ChatGPT has just changed how it works with 'Intelligent UI'

OpenAI really likes to drop stealth upgrades to ChatGPT onto us with no warning. Sometimes these are really minor , but the latest one adds an entirely new way for it to respond to your queries, and utilizes the power of…

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For the longest time, I used to land in a new country and start desperately looking for a SIM kiosk

Even when I knew that they were charging a lot for a bare-minimum data/ calls plan, I used to buy it right away. That’s because, from booking a cab to searching for your hotel in a new country, you would need an internet…

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Maya Mobile eSIM (2026) review

Ever since I first came across eSIMs and the whole concept around them, one thing remained consistent in my head. Which eSIM is best for which country? For example, three years back I decided to go backpacking in Norther…