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The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japanese airline puts on extra flight after group of sumo wrestlers made plane too heavy

Officials were unsure if plane could safely fly with so many sumo wrestlers among the passengers

Evening Standard

Unification Church slams Japan's dissolution request as a threat to religious freedom

The Japanese branch of the Unification Church has criticized the Japanese government’s request for a court order to dissolve the group, saying it's a serious threat to religious freedom and human rights of its followers

The Independent UK

Sushi standoff spreads as Russia joins China in banning Japanese seafood

Japan calls decision ‘unjust’ after UN approved its released of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear disaster

The Independent UK

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Cooperation in Indo-Pacific is in interests of India and Vietnam: Jaishankar

India, Vietnam share interests in Indo-Pacific. ASEAN centrality, Quad contribution highlighted. India, Vietnam promote multipolar, rules-based global order. US, India, Japan, Australia form Quad. Indo-Pacific region includes Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, South China Sea. ASEAN dialogue partners incl. India, US, China, Japan, Australia. India, ASEAN ties boosted in trade, investment,…

The Hindu

Weighty issue: Japan Airlines lays on extra plane after sumo wrestlers make aircraft too heavy to fly

Concerns over fuel capacity with wrestlers onboard led to national carrier taking the ‘unusual step’ of transferring sumo rikishi to another flight

The Guardian - AU

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh mull over joining RCEP bloc

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye RCEP membership: Four years after India's exit, neighbours consider joining 15-nation trading bloc. Sri Lanka has applied, Bangladesh to decide after elections. Joining RCEP would take them out of subcontinental trade, enable access to Asian economies. India's neighbours joining RCEP a "development of concern" for India.…

The Hindu

Japan legend Marcus Torio Tanaka details 'perfect' Reo Hatate tactical tweak

The former defender feels the midfielder should play in a different position for his country.

The National (Scotland)

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Arctic Open: P.V. Sindhu goes down to Zhi Yi Wang in semifinals

PV Sindhu's bid for a title at the Arctic Open ended in a semifinal loss to Zhi Yi Wang of China. Despite winning the second game, Sindhu lost the match 12-21, 21-11, 21-7. She had earlier won her opening round against Nozomi Okuhara of Japan and the quarterfinal against Nguyễn…

The Hindu

A loaded field including Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama heads to 2023 Zozo Championship

It's set to be a great week in Japan.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan seeks to revoke the Unification Church's legal status after Abe killing

Japan's government has asked a court to remove the legal standing and tax breaks of the Unification Church, which was tied to the shocking assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last year.

WEKU

Japan thrash Canada as Celtic stars Kyogo, Hatate and Johnston all feature

The Samurai Blue ran out comfortable winners in the friendly.

The National (Scotland)

Japan’s floating world, Britain’s lakes of paint and California’s sculpted light – the week in art

Also, a newly restored first world war masterpiece and a 400-year-old portrait of one of the world’s first professional female artists – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK

Honda, Mitsubishi Team Up To Repurpose Old EV Batteries

Honda, the maker of the Prologue electric SUV, has teamed up with Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan’s largest trading company, to maximize the value of EVs, as well as to repurpose old electric car batteries.

InsideEVs

Japan asks court to strip Unification church of religious status

Move comes after assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe and growing criticism of fundraising activities

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Japan: Myths to Manga review – kids, can you see the rabbit grinding rice on the moon?

Japan’s rich folklore has hugely influenced movies, manga, anime and video games, as this intriguing show proves. Children will love it – but adults should bring kneepads

The Guardian - UK

Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season

A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue

The Independent UK

Japan's government asks a court to revoke the legal religious status of the Unification Church

Japan’s government has asked a court to revoke the legal status of the Unification Church after an Education Ministry investigation concluded the group systematically manipulated its followers into donating money, sowing fear and harming their families

The Independent UK

A Japanese court rules it's unconstitutional to require surgery for a change of gender on documents

A court in central Japan has ruled that it is unconstitutional to require a transgender person to undergo surgery to remove their current reproductive organs in order for them to receive documentation under their new gender

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Barchart

Dollar Moves Higher as Strong U.S. CPI Boosts Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.70%. The dollar on Thursday recovered from a 2-1/2 week low and posted moderate gains after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic reports bolstered the outlook for the Fed to raise interest rates one more time this year. Also, dovish ECB comments on Thursday...

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Bringing 3 Buy-Worthy Telecom Stocks in Focus

The telecom industry is experiencing growth driven by increasing demand for high-speed internet and the rapid deployment of 5G networks. To that end, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong telecom stocks Internet Initiative Japan (IIJIY), KT Corp (KT), and SK Telecom (SKM). Keep reading….

The National (Scotland)

Johnston jokes about Kyogo and Hatate being 'rivals' ahead of friendly clash

He is looking forward to the international showdown against his Parkhead team-mates.

Motorsport

Toyota eyeing 2024 Monte Carlo WRC round for Rally2 car debut

The Japanese marque has been developing a Rally2 version of its GR Yaris since last year as it bids to join the customer rally car market.

Barchart

Broader Market Under Pressure as Strong CPI Keeps Fed Rate Hikes in Play

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.41%. Stocks this morning are mixed, with the Nasdaq 10...

The Independent UK

Argentina reveal team to face Wales after key man ruled out of tournament

Pablo Matera has been replaced in Michael Cheika’s squad after injuring his hamstring against Japan

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Erase Overnight Gains on a Strong Sep CPI Report

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.15%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.08%. Stock index futures this morning erased most of their overnight gains after T-note yields jumped when U.S. Sep consumer prices rose more than expected. Also, weekly...

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