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Thai women's doubles pairs Benyapa Aimsaard/Nuntakarn Aimsaard and Jongkolphan Kititharakul/Rawinda Prajongjai moved into the last 16 of the US$1,250,000 BWF Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

IAEA chief to visit Japan for talks on ocean discharge

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is making arrangements to visit Japan in early July for meetings about the planned release into the ocean of treated water that contains tritium from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.'s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, a government source said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Businesswoman from Russia helps Ukrainian come to Japan

NIIGATA -- A Russian businesswoman living in Japan has become a guarantor for a Ukrainian national who fled his home country to live here.

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Chicago woman who went missing in Japan for 10 days is found safe

‘We’re relieved to share that we’ve obtained our beloved daughter, sister and cousin Kandace Schipper’s location,’ family says

The Independent UK

Chicago family desperate for answers after woman goes missing on trip to Japan

‘Is she being being held somewhere against her will? Is she hurt? There’s nothing we can even do,’ Kandace Schipper’s brother-n-law says

The Independent UK

Kai Taylor does mum Hayley Lewis proud with 200m freestyle win

Kai Taylor has the chance to emulate his swimming-great mother Hayley Lewis after booking his ticket to the world championships in Japan.

The New Daily

Satomi Watanabe wants to inspire juniors in her country

Japanese top squash player on Tour

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Arsenal announce the departure of Japan international Mana Iwabuchi

Midfielder Mana Iwabuchi becomes the latest Arsenal player to leave the club following the expiration of her contract

Football London

Squash World Cup: India gets off to a rousing start by blanking Hong Kong

The host, seeded two, turned on the heat when it mattered to blank its opponent 4-0 in its first Group-B match on a day when all the fancied teams — top-seeded Egypt, third seed Japan, and Malaysia, seeded fourth — won with ease

The Hindu

Reo Hatate sets the Celtic transfer exit rules amid swirling Tottenham rumours as he aims for 'high level'

The midfielder is currently with the Japan squad ahead of clashes with El Salvador and Peru.

Daily Record

‘Much more ambitious’: Australia to deepen partnership with Nato as it opens Japan office

Rise of China and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompt more coordination between Europe, North America and the Indo-Pacific, expert says

The Guardian - AU

Teenage Japanese army trainee shoots dead two at firing range

An 18-year-old Japanese army trainee shot dead two fellow soldiers at a firing range on a Japanese army base on Wednesday, officials said.

Evening Standard

Assam’s Japan-funded water supply project hit by frequent pipeline bursts

Frequently bursting pipelines of a Japan-funded water supply project in Guwahati have put the Assam government on the back foot

The Hindu

18-year-old trainee shot 3 soldiers at firing range on Japanese army base, killing 2, officials say

Officials say an 18-year-old army trainee shot three fellow soldiers at a firing range on a Japanese army base, killing two of them

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Toyota shareholders reject proposal demanding better performance on climate change

Toyota executives have fielded challenges and reaped praise from investors at an annual general meeting where shareholders ultimately rejected demands the automaker do better on fighting climate change

Al Jazeera

Two killed, one wounded in shooting at Japan military range

Local media say a teenage soldier has been arrested in connection with the attack.

Bangkok Post

Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalisation

MACAU: In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau.

The Independent UK

Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials

President Joe Biden is dispatching White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Tokyo this week for talks with his counterparts from Japan, Philippines and South Korea

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Time for an Asian Monetary Fund

Although the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been the most prominent global institution for promoting financial stability, calls to create regional alternatives are growing louder.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Palestinian territories mark 15 years of maternity guide

KHAN YUNIS, Gaza -- This year marks the 15th anniversary of the introduction of the Japan-originated Maternal and Child Health Handbook in the Palestinian territories. Today, nearly all Palestinian mothers possess the essential handbook, which safeguards the well-being of both mothers and children, acting as a vital "passport to life."…

Space

Japan's Astroscale has a new robot tug to clean up space junk. Here's how it works (video)

A new video from Japan-based company Astroscale demonstrates a bold new proposal for cleaning up low Earth orbit (LEO) with reusable space tugs.

The Times of India

Rani Rampal's inspiring words behind Neelam Panghal's success in Junior Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: 'Believe in yourself' -- these words from former India captain Rani Rampal seem to have had a transformational effect on young drag-flicker Neelam Panghal, who emerged the star of the side, scoring the winning goal for India in the Junior Asia Cup final against Korea in Japan on…

The Conversation

The overlooked story of the incarceration of Japanese Americans from Hawaii during World War II

In the months and years following Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, the U.S. government incarcerated a large number of Japanese American civilians from the U.S. mainland.

The Times of India

After Junior Asia Cup title triumph, senior players cannot take their place for granted: Schopman

NEW DELHI: Senior India hockey players cannot take their place in the side for the upcoming Asian Games for granted after the success of the junior women's team in the Asia Cup in Japan recently, chief coach Janneke Schopman has said.

The Independent UK

Lower house of Japan's parliament passes bill to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, but not guarantee rights

The powerful lower house of Japan’s parliament has passed a bill to promote awareness of LGBTQ+ issues amid protests by activists that last-minute revisions by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s conservative party favored opponents of sexual equality instead of guaranteeing equal rights

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