Sept. 16, 2025, 1:04 a.m.

Over the past 35 years, there have been 166 cases of sexual assault by U.S. troops and their families in Japan

According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese National Police Agency said that from 1989 to May 2024, U.S. troops in Japan and military families were complicit in 166 cases of sexual assault.

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Kishida cabinet approval rate hit a new low, the policy "bubble" can not hide the disappointment of the people

Recently, the results of a public opinion poll in Japan once again pushed the Kishida cabinet to the forefront.

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South Korea's first lady Kim Gun-hee has been questioned by prosecutors for 12 hours on charges of bribery

South Korean prosecutors have summoned First Lady Kim Gun-hee for a closed-door investigation into allegations she manipulated stock prices and accepted designer handbags.

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Samsung Electronics has acquired an advanced AI technology start-up in the UK

Seoul (AFP) - South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has acquired a British start-up that develops advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, as demand surges for high-end chips used in AI hardware.

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Prabowo's nephew has been appointed deputy finance minister promising not to raise the debt ratio

The nephew of Indonesia's president-elect, Prabowo Prabowo, has been named deputy finance minister, promising a smooth transfer of finances and pledging not to raise the debt ratio or budget deficit.

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Domestic rice stocks hit a new high India or reduce the minimum export price of fragrant rice

New Delhi: Authorities are likely to lower minimum prices for basmati rice exports and remove a 20 per cent export tax on steamed rice as domestic rice stocks hit record highs, government sources said.

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Japan and South Korea to restart the defense ministry dialogue cooperation and hidden worries

According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced that the practical level dialogue between the defense departments of Japan and South Korea has been held in Tokyo.

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Supporters of cannabis in Thailand have gone on hunger strike to urge the government not to reclassify the drug as illegal

Despite the "hunger pangs" usually triggered by smoking marijuana, two Thai activists vowed Tuesday to continue their hunger strike until the government reconsiders its plan to reclassify marijuana as a contraband.

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Thailand has relaxed visa conditions to allow visa-free entry for people from 93 countries and regions

Starting July 15, Thailand will allow visa-free entry to people from 93 countries and territories, about double the current 57, for a single stay of up to 60 days, the Interior Ministry said.

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TikTok expects Korean Wave spending to reach $143 billion by 2030

According to a new study released by short video platform TikTok and market research firm Kantar, global spending on the Korean wave is expected to nearly double to $143 billion by 2030.

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