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Govt likely to resume FTA talks with 6 Gulf countries

The government has begun arrangements to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) -- a group of six Persian Gulf countries -- by the end of 2024, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

U.N. human rights team to meet ex-Johnny's members

GENEVA -- The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) announced Thursday that experts of a U.N. working group will visit Japan from July 24 to Aug. 4.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Sudanese in Japan to get 'designated activities' visas

The government will grant Sudanese in Japan a "designated activities" visa, a status that allows them to work in the country, out of consideration for political instability in the African country, Justice Minister Ken Saito said Friday.

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Exhibition in Iwate Prefecture features historic Nagasaki photos

MORIOKA -- An exhibition featuring pictures taken by U.S. military photographer Joe O'Donnell -- known for his historic depiction of a Japanese boy carrying a dead baby on his back in Nagasaki in 1945 -- opened in Shiwa, Iwate Prefecture, on Friday.

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Alternatives to dumping Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific

Japan plans to dump treated, radioactively contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific but it could be used in other ways instead, writes Robert Richmond

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Wimbledon 2023: British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win fifth wheelchair doubles title

Hewett and Reid regain the title after seeing off Japanese pair Takuya Miki and Tokito Oda in three sets

Evening Standard

Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid regain their Wimbledon crown

The British pair beat Japan’s Takuya Miki and Tokito Oda in the men’s wheelchair final.

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Brendan Rodgers hails 'excellent' Celtic after 4-1 victory over Portimonense

“It was excellent. We have had a fantastic week.

The National (Scotland)

Record heatwaves sweep the world

ROME: Record heat is forecast around the world from the United States, where tens of millions are battling dangerously high temperatures, to Europe and Japan, in the latest example of the threat from global warming.

Bangkok Post

'Fragile Cargo' chronicles the quest to save China's Forbidden City treasures from war

A book recounts how precious works of art thousands of years old were taken to safety as Japan began its invasion of China in the 1930s — a part of China's history largely unknown outside Asia.

WEKU

Sixty two of 111 lunar missions in last seven decades were successful: NASA database

India on July 14 launched its third mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-3, with an aim to soft land on the surface of Earth’s only natural satellite. A successful landing would make India the fourth country to achieve the rare feat after the United States, China and the Soviet Union.

The Hindu

Explosion occurs during JAXA solid-fuel rocket experiment

NOSHIRO, Akita -- An explosion occurred Friday morning during a ground combustion experiment involving the second-stage engine of Japan's new Epsilon S solid-fuel rocket.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to establish foreign minister dialogue with Saudi Arabia

The government is preparing to establish a foreign ministerial-level strategic dialogue with Saudi Arabia and hold foreign ministers' meetings on a regular basis between Japan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a group of six Persian Gulf nations, in an attempt to strengthen ties with oil-producing nations and ensure a…

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WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023 / Nadeshiko Japan to face tricky teams in World Cup

Nadeshiko Japan, the women's national soccer team, aims for more glory at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. This year's edition of the quadrennial event is being jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, with the opening matches kicking off on July 20.

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Nintendo's iconic Famicom turns 40

Saturday marks 40 years since Nintendo Co. released the Family Computer video game console, which spawned a slew of hugely popular titles and showcased Japan's burgeoning game industry to the world.

Al Jazeera

‘Grave threat’: US, Japan, S Korea slam missile test by N Korea

US says commitment to security of South Korea and Japan is backed by ‘full range of capabilities, including nuclear’.

The Hindu

Asian Athletics: Tajinderpal Singh Toor keeps gold, Parul Chaudhary wins maiden Asians title; silver for Shaili Singh

T. Singh Toor retains Asian shot put gold; Parul, Shaili win gold, silver. India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor retained his Asian shot put gold despite a groin injury, while Parul Chaudhary and Shaili Singh won gold and silver respectively in the women's 3000m steeple chase and long jump. Japan's Sumire Hata…

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The Week in Detail: Cluster bombs, Whakaari, and Fukushima waste

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

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PC Gamer

One of Japanese horror's most influential games is getting a remaster and its first official English translation

Publisher Limited Run Games has been on a tear of late, and this may be the best offering yet.

The Hindu

‘Japan collaboration may help Karnataka realise its $1 trillion economy dream by 2032’

Japan-Karnataka trade collaborations increasing: 228 Japanese firms have established 537 offices in Karnataka. Trade collaborations could enhance Karnataka's vision of a one trillion-dollar economy. Japan-India business cooperation to bring synergy to both economies. Potential for collaboration in chemical, defence and aero industries. BCIC has set up office in Japan to…

The Independent UK

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant prepares to release diluted radioactive water into the sea

At Japan’s tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, giant blue pipes have been constructed to bring in torrents of seawater to dilute radioactive water under a plan to discharge the treated but radioactive wastewater into the sea

The Hindu

Japanese firms Daifuku, Nicomac Taikisha to invest ₹575 crore on facilities in Chandanvelly

The Guardian - UK

Women’s World Cup football kits proving a runway success

Top designers and brands catch on to increasing popularity of women’s game among fans and fashionistas

The Hindu

How Sake Club India is propelling the popularity of Japanese rice spirit sake

How Sake Club India is propelling the popularity of Japanese rice spirit, sake

Sports Illustrated

2023 Women's World Cup Group C Preview: Spain's Biggest Star Returns Just in Time

Alexia Putellas is back on the field after an ACL injury, but many of her top teammates won't be joining her as players protest manager Jorge Vilda.

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