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North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Ahead of Harris’ Visit to South

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, the South's military said, just a day before US Vice President Kamala Harris is set to arrive in Seoul. After a stop in Japan, Harris is set to arrive in the South Korean capital and visit the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US seeks united front in Asia despite Korea, Japan tensions

Vice President Kamala Harris has said her trip to Asia is intended to shore up American alliances with Japan and South Korea

The Independent UK

Japanese cafe giving joy to elderly dementia-sufferers and families

A coffee shop in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi has begun catering to elderly people with dementia, creating a welcoming community between customers, their caretakers and the children given a chance to wait on them.

Bangkok Post

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EXPLAINER: What's behind strained China-Japan relations

Japan and China are getting ready to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 normalization of their ties

The Independent UK

Takehiro Tomiyasu mystery as Arsenal players face fitness tests ahead of Tottenham clash

Arsenal news: The 23-year-old was withdrawn from the Japan squad last week and his status could be up in the air ahead of Arsenal's North London Derby against Tottenham

Football London

Why the value of my second-hand Toyota has risen tenfold in Japan

With new cars in short supply, AI is shaping a booming second hand market

Financial Times

Church Drama Is a Dilemma for Kishida

Distaste for Abe and his fellow politicians’ links to the Unification Church has propelled a moral panic about controversial religious organizations in Japan, bringing to mind the media-driven alarm following the sarin gas attacks in 1995.

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Imperial Japan university unites graduates decades after war

Inspired by her Taiwanese grandfather, a journalist in Japan has illuminated a little-known university that started out as a grand piece of imperial propaganda celebrating Japan’s subjugation of Asia

The Independent UK

Michelle Kaufman: More questions than answers after US ties Saudi Arabia 0-0 in final World Cup tuneup

Once upon a time, American soccer fans were happy just to have their team make the World Cup. Unlike in the rest of world, where the makeup of the national team is as hotly debated as presidential elections, there was little discourse about who was on the U.S. roster or…

Miami Herald

U.S. VP Harris condemns 'disturbing' Chinese actions

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned on Wednesday "disturbing" actions by China in the Pacific while pledging to deepen "unofficial ties" with Taiwan, days after the U.S. administration pledged its forces would defend the island.

Reuters

Opals' win over Japan another sign of recovery from disappointing Tokyo Olympics

The Opals overcome a difficult match-up against Japan to top Group B at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as the Australians continue to move on from the disappointment of last year's Olympics.

ABC News

USMNT Must Hope Poor Friendly Form Doesn’t Follow It to World Cup

After a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia, the U.S. failed to score in two games against Qatar-bound teams this week, raising concerns with the tournament just 54 days away.

Sports Illustrated

VP Harris seeks computer chip partners in Tokyo

Vice President Kamala Harris will highlight a new U.S. law boosting support for computer chip manufacturing when she meets with Japanese technology executives on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story

There should be no illusion about how states view membership in the United Nations Security Council — India must realise that it is all about national interest

The Hindu

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Final World Rugby rankings published before autumn battles begin

Hemispheres clash again this autumn, but who's on top after the summer?

Daily Record

Kyogo hooked as Celtic team mate Reo Hatate's Japan World Cup dream fades after goalless Ecuador friendly

It was the Samurai Blues' final fixture before the squad for Qatar is named and three key Parkhead men now face an anxious wait to find out if they'll be on that plane.

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1161: Crackdown on PFI, Russian citizenship for Snowden

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from the Delhi High Court, Punjab, the Supreme Court, Uttarakhand, Japan, and Russia.

Reuters

U.S. VP Harris to meet with Japanese chip firms -official

Vice President Kamala Harris will meet on Wednesday in Japan with heads of semiconductor-related businesses as the Biden administration works to boost U.S. chips manufacturing, according to a senior administration official.

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Daily Record

Celtic injury concerns continue as Daizen Maeda left out of Japan squad for final World Cup warm up

The frontman played the first 45 last time out but came off after and knock and sat out of training earlier this week.

AAP

Opals beat Japan, finish top of WC pool

The Opals have recorded a 71-54 win over Japan to finish top of Group B at the World Cup and avoid the prospect of meeting the USA before the tournament final.

The New Daily

Countries welcome back Aussies and drop COVID-19 rules

With COVID restrictions continuing to ease globally, here are some of the travel destinations Aussies can now enjoy.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Prime minister follows Abe's diplomatic line

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hopes a flurry of meetings with leaders visiting Japan to attend the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will showcase his intent both at home and abroad to carry on the diplomatic policies Abe championed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ex-PM Abe's state funeral held in Tokyo

The state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held Tuesday at the Nippon Budokan hall in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, where the slain politician was lauded for his achievements and dedication. About 4,300 people, including about 700 people from 218 other nations and territories, attended the ceremony.

Daily Mirror

Cheaper holidays for Brits as pound plummets including Turkey and Poland

Japan, South Korea, Argentina, Turkey, Poland, Sweden and Hungary may be good places for Brits to visit at the moment, as the British pound suffers a major devaluation

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Alpine A110 R Teased With Track-Focused Upgrades

It will debut this weekend in Japan.

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