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What time are World Cup matches in the UK, US and Qatar and what is the time difference?

The tournament is the first edition of the men’s Fifa World Cup to be held outside of May, June, or July

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

North Korea Fires Missile, Vows 'Fiercer' Response to US

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Thursday as it warned of "fiercer military responses" to the US, saying Washington is taking a "gamble it will regret.” North Korea has conducted a record number of such tests this year, and also fired hundreds of artillery shells into the sea…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022

China’s Xi set for Japan summit as mends ties with US allies

TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to hold his first in-person meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday, the latest in a series of summits that appeared aimed at calming tensions with U.S. allies.

Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022

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Myanmar to release 6,000 prisoners, including former British envoy

YANGON: Myanmar's military said on Thursday it will release almost 6,000 prisoners, including a former British ambassador, a Japanese journalist and an Australian economics adviser in a rare olive branch from the isolated junta.

Bangkok Post · Nov 17, 2022

Myanmar releases ex-British envoy, Australian adviser, Japanese journalist

Myanmar’s military government has released foreign prisoners including Australian economist Sean Turnell, former United Kingdom ambassador Vicky Bowman and Japanese filmmaker Toru Kubota. The release is part of an amnesty to mark the 102nd anniversary of its National Victory Day.

Bangkok Post · Nov 17, 2022

Japanese filmmaker jailed in Myanmar to be released Thursday -Kyodo

Japanese documentary filmmaker Toru Kubota, who had been jailed in Myanmar on charges of sedition and violating immigration and other laws earlier this year, will be released on Thursday and return home, Kyodo News reported.

Reuters · Nov 17, 2022

North Korea launches 'unknown ballistic missile' towards sea of Japan

An "unknown ballistic missile" has been fired by North Korea off its eastern coast in the direction of the sea of Japan, said the South Korean military with tensions strained on the peninsula

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

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Japan racks up trade deficit as exports, imports hit records

Japan marked a trade deficit for the 15th month in a row in October as both imports and exports reached record highs

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

F1 race winner Kovalainen eyes European rallies after WRC debut

Formula 1 race winner Heikki Kovalainen says he is keen to experience a European rally after scoring a point on his World Rally Championship debut at Rally Japan last weekend.

Motorsport · Nov 16, 2022

Japan 'deeply concerned' over Poland blast, Kishida tells G7, NATO meet

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attended an emergency meeting of G7 advanced economies and NATO member nations held on Wednesday after news of a missile dropped in Poland, Japan's foreign ministry said.

Reuters · Nov 16, 2022

Ange Postecoglou to snub Japan as Celtic boss believes he is 'building something special' at the Hoops

Samurai Blue are thought to have reached out to the Celtic boss but he's committed to what he's going in Glasgow's east end.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Japan 2022 World Cup guide: Star player, fixtures, squad, one to watch, odds to win

Promoting youth in the last few years in a bid for a new era, Japan still boast some stars who have made the grade in Europe.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022

Illini great Kofi Cockburn heads to Japan without shame, his fire for the NBA still burning

“The world is not a fair place,” Cockburn said. “Sometimes, you have to take what life gives you.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022

Joe Cokanasiga ruled out of England’s match against New Zealand

Eddie Jones has been forced to shuffle his back three for the match against New Zealand on Saturday after Joe Cokanasiga, who has started both of England’s autumn Tests so far, was ruled out with an ankle injury

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

England dealt fresh injury blow vs Norway in selection headache for Sarina Wiegman

An England statement said: “Lotte Wubben-Moy will miss tonight’s fixture against Norway as a precaution with a minor muscle injury. The Arsenal defender has this morning returned to her club for treatment.”

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Japanese snack with 30 year waiting list may be the world's most sought after dish

Family run butchers Asahiya have been selling 'Extreme' Kobe beef croquettes for the past 20 years at a loss, and now have a 30 year waiting list for the meat snack

Autosport · Nov 15, 2022

Pirelli responds to Ogier’s WRC tyre outburst

Pirelli has declared its 2022 World Rally Championship tyres “consistently ensured reliability and impact resistance” this year amid Sebastien Ogier’s outburst labelling the rubber “unacceptable” at Rally Japan.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Japan to reopen to cruise ships after 2 1/2-year ban

Japan is lifting a more than 2 1/2-year ban on international cruise ships that was imposed following a deadly coronavirus outbreak on the cruise ship Diamond Princess at the beginning of the pandemic

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France 24 · Nov 15, 2022

Amazon slated to cut 10,000 corporate jobs amid slow consumer spending

After Meta and Twitter, Amazon is the latest e-commerce giant looking to reduce its payroll. Reports in The New York Times and other outlets say this is part of the company's drive to cut any lossmaking or underperforming units. The job cuts, which could represent as much as 3 percent…

Axios · Nov 15, 2022

US, Japan and EU unveil $20 billion plan to wean Indonesia off coal

Indonesia currently relies on coal, the most carbon-emitting fuel, for roughly 60% of its electricity.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 15, 2022

GDP declines by annualized 1.2% in July-Sept. quarter

Japan's gross domestic product in July-September declined 0.3% from the previous quarter in price-adjusted real terms, according to a preliminary report released by the Cabinet Office Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 15, 2022

Japan Kishida calls for French cooperation on free, open Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told French President Emmanual Macron on Tuesday that Tokyo hopes to strengthen cooperation with France toward achieving a "free and open Indo-Pacific."

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 15, 2022

Department stores welcome back tourists

Major department stores are stepping up their efforts to accommodate foreign visitors as they anticipate the return of strong sales.

Autosport · Nov 15, 2022

WRC Rally Japan: The Good, The Bad and a haunted tunnel

After 12 years in the waiting Japan return to the World Rally Championship will an all-new event that provided one of the sternest asphalt tests the WRC has ever seen. Autosport reviews the highs, lows, turning points, close calls and heartbreak from a dramatic season finale.

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

This could be China’s Honda CB750 moment: CFMOTO 700CL-X review

Japanese bikes had a reputation for being cheap and less than cheerful until the CB750 arrived – and this could do the same for Chinese bikes, with a four-year warranty to back it up. Best of all, it handles brilliantly and is a joy to ride

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