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North Korea documentary shows limping Kim as he tackles ‘worst-ever hardships’

International media, intelligence agencies and experts closely watch Kim's health due to his tight grip on power and the uncertainty over succession plans.
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Japan and U.S. foreign chiefs confirm cooperation on North Korean threat

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also shared their "grave concern" over Russia's military buildup along its border with Ukraine.
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Japanese utilities reel — some more than others — as sky-high fuel prices hit earnings

Regional utilities in Kyushu and Kansai fared better than most thanks to their ability to restart nuclear power plants.
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Japanese utilities reel — some more than others — as sky-high fuel prices hit earnings

Regional utilities in Kyushu and Kansai fared better than most thanks to their ability to restart nuclear power plants.
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Kishida’s signature economic security bill takes shape

The government plans to introduce the legislation to parliament late this month based on the recommendations of a key panel of experts.
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Boris Johnson safe for now, but future in jeopardy over party scandal

A lack of obvious leadership candidates for MPs to coalesce around is seen to be helping the British prime minister.
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Putin signals openness to diplomacy while blaming U.S. for crisis

Putin appeared to be trying to dial down tensions slightly in a crisis that has ignited fears of a full-fledged Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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COVID’s new divide: risk takers vs. the risk averse

In Italy, with its high vaccination rate, the social schism revolves less around who’s gotten a shot, and more around lifestyles and comfort levels of ...
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Japan scrambles to speed up slowest booster rollout among developed nations

Less than 4% of all residents have received their booster, with the rollout stymied by initial plans for an eight-month shot interval and a seeming ...
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COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo’s hospital bed occupancy rate tops 50%

The capital reported 14,445 new cases on Tuesday, topping the 10,000 mark for the eighth straight day.