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Farm ministry to buy back 210,000 tons of rice released from its stockpiles
The government released stockpiles of rice last year to lower prices, a move that significantly depleted reserves of the grain.
Peru is losing a battle against illegal gold mining in its rainforests
Even when operations to disrupt illegal gold mines go according to plan, it's only a matter of days before miners return, said a federal prosecutor involved in the operations.
Apple claims OpenAI is using confidential Apple material and destroying evidence
A court brief has been filed in support of Apple's motion for expedited pretrial fact-finding in the lawsuit, which accuses the ChatGPT-maker of stealing trade secrets.
Lindsey Vonn’s ‘long road’ back still includes ACL repair
Vonn, 41, tore her ACL in a World Cup race in Switzerland on Jan. 30, just a week before the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics.
Victims of 2001 fire in Tokyo’s Kabukicho remembered
Bereaved loved ones paid their respects at the site of the early-morning fire that claimed 44 lives 25 years ago.
Five missing Japanese nationals highlighted in top envoy’s dialogue with Nepal
The Japanese government has decided to provide blankets, tents and other relief goods, and is considering dispatching a disaster relief team.
Osaka brings style and steel for winning start to U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka unveiled another bold Grand Slam walk-on outfit before battling to a victory over unseeded Russian Anastasia Zakharova.
Japan and Belgium defense ministers agree to deepen security ties
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi welcomed Belgium's first assignment of a defense attache to its embassy in Tokyo, describing the move as highly significant.
Japan’s Kiuchi says record budget requests need broad comparison
Japan's economic and fiscal policy minister Kiuchi says the record budget requests need to be compared broadly. He notes that next year's budget should reflect rising prices and wages while aiming to strengthen the economy's growth potential.
North Korea-U.S. summit ‘possible at any time,’ Seoul spy agency says
South Korea's National Intelligence Service has analyzed that while there is no known concrete contact between the two sides, there are signs of dialogue.
Saka earns Arsenal narrow victory at troubled Villa
Aston Villa remains pointless and without a goal and will be anxious to try and boost its squad ahead of the transfer window closing on Tuesday.
Giants receiver Nabers praises OBJ for leadership
Malik Nabers is keeping the timetable for his return private, but the Giants receiver is excited about the return of Odell Beckham Jr., who earned a place on the 53-man roster.
Argentines hoped Messi would stay forever
Lionel Messi's long-anticipated international retirement still came as a shock in Argentina, where the World Cup winner became far more than a soccer star.
Easy Japanese in focus as way to deliver information to foreign nationals
A survey targeting foreign nationals living in Tokyo found 41.3% want to read information in easy Japanese, higher than 35.9% seeking information in English.
Ministry and agency tax system reform requests focus on economic strength
A tax reform package for the fiscal year starting next April will be compiled at the end of this year following examinations of the requests.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clash with Pete Hegseth
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation leaves the service without several top leaders even as the conflict with Iran continues.
Japan’s companies boost capital investment as profits surge
The results are the latest sign that the corporate sector is coping fairly well with the fallout from the Middle East conflict.
Britain’s universities bet on foreign students. Now they’re turning elsewhere.
Two mid‑ranking British universities have merged to create one of the country’s largest institutions, aiming to attract more overseas students. The consolidation is presented as a model for other financially strained universities. The move reflects a broader strategy to rely on international tuition revenue.
30 years on, former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
The jury in a Las Vegas court found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of murder after just a few hours of deliberation.
China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting
China views Taiwan as its own territory, and China-Taiwan tensions have featured prominently at the annual Pacific Islands Forum, which is intended to demonstrate regional unity.
