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Iran Says Preliminary Deal Reached on Frozen Funds

The Iranian foreign minister said Wednesday that a preliminary deal had been reached with a foreign bank over frozen funds belonging to Iran. "An accord was concluded with a foreign bank to release a part of our financial claims," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said at a news conference. "This is a preliminary…

Asharq Al-Awsat

S.Korea denies report Yoon asked to go to Quad meeting in Japan

The office of South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-Yeol on Thursday denied Japanese media reports that he had requested to attend an upcoming summit of the Quad, which includes the United States, India, Australia and Japan, as an observer.

Reuters

Opals to play against Japan in Newcastle ahead of World Cup

The international friendly will be held at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, May 31 (7:30pm).

Newcastle Herald

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Japanese e-vehicle battery company to build Kentucky plant

Kentucky's governor says a Japanese battery technology company will build a $2 billion factory in Kentucky, creating 2,000 jobs

The Independent UK

Bear Luxe Japan Inks New Deal With Sabre To Increase Geographic Reach

Sabre Corp (NASDAQ:SABR) has signed an agreement with Japan-specific luxury travel platform and business-to-business membership portal Bear Luxe Japan. Bear Luxe will use Sabre's services to better connect its hoteliers to global markets. The partnership will cement Sabre's footprint in Japan and open up further access for Bear Luxe member hoteliers consisting of independent…

Benzinga

French court sentences Chilean man to 28 years in jail for murdering Japanese ex-girlfriend in 2016

‘Their romantic relationship was marked by breakups and reconciliations’

The Independent UK

Japan, US hold navy drills off Koreas amid nuke test worry

U.S. and Japanese warships are conducting a joint naval exercise in a rare location — in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula

The Independent UK

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The Russia–Ukraine Crisis and Japan’s Energy Dilemma

The war in Ukraine has led to renewed momentum for Japan to accelerate investment in energy efficiency, electrification, and renewables, which are being proposed as a solution to the global energy market turmoil.

The News Lens

Japan’s former princess Mako Komuro gets her first US job as museum volunteer after renouncing crown for love

Mako Komuro will work on exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York, though she is not joining the full-time staff

The Independent UK

Oil Prices Ease on Weaker Economic Data from China, Japan

Oil prices eased on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains, after China and Japan reported weak economic data, fueling concerns about growth and oil demand in the world's top consumers. Brent crude futures was down 34 cents, or 0.3%, to $104.30 a barrel at 0501 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediaten(WTI)…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan may set up Biden meeting with families of N.Korea abductees

The Japanese government will work toward realising a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and families of those abducted by North Korea during his planned Japan visit, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ukrainian in Japan returns home to help parents, country

Millions of Ukrainians have fled their country, but Sasha Kaverina did just the opposite

The Independent UK

Japan, Italy to lift defense ties amid China, Russia worries

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi says he and his Italian counterpart agreed to step up military cooperation as Japan expands security ties with Europe amid concern about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on Asia

The Independent UK

Twiggy says she was 'too scared' to eat sushi when she was a teen model

Twiggy is known for being one of the most iconic models of all time, but in the Swinging Sixties she got invited to Japan and didn't like the food much

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Benzinga

Toyota To Launch Its New Electric SUV On May 12 In Japan

Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM) plans to launch its new electric sports utility vehicle (SUV), bZ4X BEV, on May 12 in Japan. The battery-electric vehicle (BEV) dedicated platform is a first for Toyota. It aims to offer power efficiency (128Wh/km), a cruising range for practical driving of 559 km, and a battery retention ratio…

The Guardian - UK

Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle review – Japanese soldier’s never-ending war

Robust, old-fashioned anti-war epic tells the true story of the soldier posted to the Philippines in the second world war, who refused to surrender until 1974

Los Angeles Times

Nicholas Goldberg: Why I won't cheer as Germany ends its antiwar experiment

In the first half of the 20th century, Germany was aggressive, expansionist and dangerous. Its legacy includes millions of needless war deaths and the unspeakable crimes of the Nazi regime.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan’s Honda Outlines Strategy to Forge Ahead on EVs

Honda is investing 5 trillion yen ($40 billion) over the next decade in research, especially to realize a major shift to ecological electric vehicles, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday. The products and services in the works will account for more than half of its 8 trillion yen ($64 billion) research…

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Nissan purchases e.dams for full control over Formula E race team

Nissan has purchased the e.dams operational arm of its Formula E team, taking full control over the outfit following the Japanese manufacturer’s commitment to the Gen3 rules cycle.

Motorsport

Nissan purchases e.dams for full control over Formula E team

Nissan has purchased the e.dams operational arm of its Formula E team, taking full control over the outfit following the Japanese manufacturer’s commitment to the Gen3 rules cycle.

Bangkok Post

Japan confirms first case of Omicron XE variant in airport arrival

TOKYO: Japan has confirmed its first case of the Omicron XE derivative strain of the novel coronavirus in a woman upon arrival at Narita airport near Tokyo, the Health Ministry said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Japan's Honda outlines strategy to forge ahead on EVs

Honda is investing $40 billion over the next decade in research, especially to realize a major shift to ecological electric vehicles

Bangkok Post

Japan PM eyes visit to Thailand in early May: source

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit Southeast Asia during the Golden Week holidays starting in late April, seeking to strengthen cooperation amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's growing assertiveness in the region, sources said Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

Backlash in Osaka as ‘Dream Island’ leads race to open Japan’s first casino

Citizens’ groups concerned about development costs for ‘integrated resort’ as well as crime and gambling addiction

The Times of India

Karnataka mulls screening passengers from countries seeing Covid rise

BENGALURU: In the backdrop of the fourth wave of Covid-19 seen abroad with the spread of a new variant of concern (XE), the state government is considering issuing fresh guidelines for passengers coming from certain countries — China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Germany, Italy, Australia, and the…

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