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Japan seeks to replace up to 5 nuclear reactors by 2040s, 14 by 2050s

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's industry ministry on Friday proposed replacing two to five aging nuclear reactors by the 2040s, and a total of 11 to 14 by th

Japan could end up an ’AI colony’ if it falls behind, digital minister warns

Japan's push to keep pace with the global AI race reflects a broader anxiety among governments worldwide, fearful of becoming ever more dependent ​on foreign technology.

Mining turns India’s heat-shield hills to dust

A loss of the hills to mining is boosting already dangerously hot temperatures in New Delhi, raising the risk of desertification, and worsening health problems, experts warn.

South Korea labor minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

The government, businesses and unions should discuss how to share "excess profits" and narrow the gap between conglomerates and smaller suppliers, Kim Young-hoon said.

Japan proposes rebuilding aging nuclear plants to meet power demand

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is a strong backer of nuclear power, seeking to ease the bill for imported coal, gas and oil.

Japan likely sold foreign securities to fund currency intervention

The country's foreign securities holdings dropped by $75.6 billion from April, according to Finance Ministry reserve data released Friday.

‘Blood gold’: how gangs took control of Venezuela’s mines

Nearly all Venezuelan mining activity is controlled by gangs or by guerrillas from neighboring Colombia.

Japan’s real wages rise for fourth month, backing BOJ hike

Inflation-adjusted wages rose 1.9% from a year earlier, accelerating from a revised 1.4% gain in the previous month, the labor ministry reported Friday.

Japan PM declines to confirm alleged smear video audio, irking opposition

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday declined an opposition lawmaker's request to listen to audio relating to reports alleging h

Thailand politician Thaksin to head to Dubai after royal pardon sets him free

The former prime minister plans to travel to Dubai after receiving a royal pardon that wiped out the remainder of his prison sentence.

Japan PM Takaichi says population decline 'a quiet emergency' as births hit record low

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said at a House of Representatives Budget Committee session on June 4 that the record-low number of Ja

Japan PM eyes Europe tour from June 13, visits to Britain, Italy, France

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering embarking on a three-nation tour of Europe from June 13 to visit Britain, Italy

LDP considering cutting 45 proportional representation seats in Lower House

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is said to be seeking consensus within the party on reducing Lower House seats through cuts to proportional representation seats.

Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

BEIRUT (AP) -- President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "crazy" in a phone call that involved expl

Takaichi eyes wider Europe trip during G7 summit in France

The prime minister aims to make stopovers in London and Rome ahead of the June 15-17 summit in Evian, eastern France.

Consumption tax cut is quickly turning into a headache for Takaichi

Translating the pledge from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration into policy has proven more complicated than many lawmakers anticipated.

Economy ministry data show 1% food tax from April 2027 feasible

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese economy ministry on Wednesday released data that show the government's reported plan to cut the consumption tax on food

Analysis: Why China's defense minister skipped the Shangri-La Dialogue

Japan, Egypt agree to deepen cooperation in foreign minister talks

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The foreign ministers of Japan and Egypt agreed Wednesday to deepen the bilateral partnership in fields like education, infrastructur

Taiwan says Japan and Philippines must respect its rights in maritime border talks

Taiwan's foreign ministry said it calls on Japan and the Philippines to fully consider ‌Taiwan's rights and interests and engage in talks.