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Asian Track Cycling: Ronaldo creates national record on way to men's sprint semis on Day 4

NEW DELHI: India's Ronaldo Singh created a national record in 200m Flying time-trial by breaching the 10 seconds barrier on way to the semifinals of men's Elite sprint race event on the fourth day of the Asian Track Cycling Championship on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Asian Track Cycling: Ronaldo in men's sprint semis but India draw a blank on Day 4

NEW DELHI: World junior champion and Asian record holder Ronaldo Singh progressed to the semifinals of the men's sprint event but India drew a blank in six finals on the fourth day of the Asian Track Cycling Championship on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Japan PM says dialogue with China, S. Korea key to stability

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says talks with China’s leader are key to regional and international peace and stability amid growing tensions over territorial disputes and Beijing’s increased military activity around Japan

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Japanese city tells singletons to write love letters instead of swiping right

Japanese authorities are continuing efforts to boost the country’s low birth rates

The Independent UK

5 Chemical Stocks That Look Like Huge Bargains

The year 2022 is expected to be the best year for the chemical industry in more than a decade. Technological advancements and increasing investments to meet sustainability goals should propel the industry’s growth. Given this backdrop, quality chemical stocks Valhi (VHI), Kuraray (KURRY), Mitsubishi Chemical (MTLHY), AdvanSix (ASIX), and The…

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Japan PM Kishida says no numerical targets for defence spending

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who has vowed to substantially increase his nation's defence spending, said on Tuesday there are no numerical targets for the outlay.

Reuters

Ronaldinho's explanation for "fluke" goal that broke England hearts at 2002 World Cup

ON THIS DAY IN 2002: It's 20 years since Ronaldinho chipped David Seaman to help Brazil beat England 2-1 in their quarter-final clash at the World Cup in South Korea and Japan

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Japan’s latest unicorn is a Thailand mobile payments firm

Mobile payment gateway provider Opn Co. was valued at roughly US$1 billion in a $120 million funding round last month, making it one of a handful of unicorns in Japan.

Bangkok Post

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional

The Osaka court ruling underscores how divisive the issue remains in Japan, the only member of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations that does not recognize same-sex unions.

WEKU

Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

A Japanese court has ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, and rejected demands for compensation by three couples who said their right to free union and equality has been violated

The Independent UK

Leeds United-linked Takumi Minamino motivated by ‘regret and anger’ amid Liverpool uncertainty

The Japan international is understood to be available for around £17million this summer

Leeds Live

Logan Paul details heartbreak over end of friendship with WWE legend The Rock

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was at his lowest ebb after a controversial video in Japan saw him lose millions in brand deals, and it was compounded by a cold distancing from the wrestling legend

Daily Mirror

Japan court rules ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional

LGBTQ activists says new ruling upholding ban is ‘really disappointing’

The Independent UK

Dfat head Kathryn Campbell set to be replaced as Albanese reshapes public service

Australia’s ambassador to Japan, Jan Adams, tipped to replace Campbell, who presided over the robodebt scheme while human services boss

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The Independent UK

Roketsu: A special little piece of Kyoto in Marylebone

If, like Hannah Twiggs, you’re after an authentic taste of Japan without the air miles, London’s first kaiseki restaurant Roketsu is probably as close as you can get to the real thing

Al Jazeera

Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage

Japan is the only G7 nation that doesn’t allow people of the same gender to marry.

The Guardian - UK

Talk to My Back by Yamada Murasaki review – feminist awakenings in 1980s Japan

The first English translation of these subtle stories of self-worth and domestic frustration is a revelation

Reuters

Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional

A Japanese court ruled on Monday that a ban on same-sex marriage was not unconstitutional, dealing a setback to LGBTQ rights activists in the only Group of Seven nation that does not allow people of the same gender to marry.

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Asian markets mostly lower ahead of US holiday

Asian markets are mixed in cautious trading ahead of a federal holiday in the U.S. Worries over inflation and risks of a global recession from central bank efforts to bring it under control appeared to outweigh Wall Street's positive close on Friday

The Conversation

In the Solomon Islands, Wong takes first tentative steps in repairing a strained relationship

Foreign Minister Penny Wong was no doubt expecting a cooler reception than her three previous visits to the Pacific when she touched down in Honiara last Friday. The Solomon Islands government website had not even listed the Australian minister’s visit – but it did note the first visit of a…

The Hindu

India has really helped us during this crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka’s new PM sounds surprisingly upbeat in possibly the toughest assignment of his long political career

The Independent UK

Black Americans living abroad reflect on Juneteenth

As the United States marks only the second federally recognized Juneteenth, Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to educate people in their host countries on Black history

Motorsport

Fenestraz's first win in Super Formula "a long time coming"

Sacha Fenestraz has described his first win in Super Formula in Sunday's Sugo race as 'a long time coming' after two troubled seasons in Japan's top single-seater category.

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Which brands are severing ties over Ukraine invasion?

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

Reuters

Earthquake jolts Ishikawa in central Japan - NHK

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 hit central Japan on Sunday, the national broadcaster NHK said.

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