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Communities donate meals and funds as U.S. food aid remains in limbo
Communities donate meals and funds as U.S. food aid remains in limbo
This month has seen an uptick in charitable donations and activities from businesses and individuals as a historic lapse in SNAP has strained low-income households.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Communities donate meals and funds as U.S. food aid remains in limbo
Pakistan ‘in a state of war’ after explosion kills 12 in Capital
Pakistan ‘in a state of war’ after explosion kills 12 in Capital
The attack has raised alarm that insurgent violence, confined in recent years to Pakistan’s western regions, has reached its urban centers.
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Pakistan ‘in a state of war’ after explosion kills 12 in Capital
Japan to use extra budget to address bear attacks
Japan to use extra budget to address bear attacks
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday that a proposed supplementary budget would include spending to help local governments address attacks by bears.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Japan to use extra budget to address bear attacks
South Korean politician urges Tokyo to address Takeshima matter calmly
South Korean politician urges Tokyo to address Takeshima matter calmly
Joo Ho-young, head of a suprapartisan league of lawmakers working to promote friendship with Japan, said the issue easily infuriates South Korean people.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 5:18 AM
South Korean politician urges Tokyo to address Takeshima matter calmly
Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue and clash with security
Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue and clash with security
Shouting angrily, protesters demanded access to the U.N. compound where thousands of delegates from countries around the world are attending this year's U.N. climate summit.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Protesters force their way into COP30 summit venue and clash with security
Arrival of U.S. aircraft carrier fuels Venezuelan fears of attack
Arrival of U.S. aircraft carrier fuels Venezuelan fears of attack
The vessel’s deployment was ordered nearly three weeks ago, with the stated goal of helping to counter drug trafficking in the region.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Arrival of U.S. aircraft carrier fuels Venezuelan fears of attack
Iraqi voters turn out in large numbers as region watches
Iraqi voters turn out in large numbers as region watches
Iraq, which has long been vulnerable to proxy wars and is closely watched by Iran and the United States, has recently regained a sense of stability.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Iraqi voters turn out in large numbers as region watches
Israeli police say settlers arrested after West Bank clashes
Israeli police say settlers arrested after West Bank clashes
The military said it dispatched troops after 'masked Israeli civilians ... attacked Palestinians and set fire to property in the area.'
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Israeli police say settlers arrested after West Bank clashes
61% of nearby residents negative about Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart
61% of nearby residents negative about Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart
A survey found 61% of people who live within 30 kilometers of the nuclear plant said they do not think the conditions for bringing it back online have been fulfilled.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 4:38 AM
61% of nearby residents negative about Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart
Persona non grata? Japan lawmakers eye 'decisive response' to Chinese diplomat's beheading post
Persona non grata? Japan lawmakers eye 'decisive response' to Chinese diplomat's beheading post
The LDP adopted a resolution calling for a decisive response, including the possibility of expelling diplomat Xue Jian from Japan.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Persona non grata? Japan lawmakers eye 'decisive response' to Chinese diplomat's beheading post
German court rules against OpenAI in copyright case
German court rules against OpenAI in copyright case
OpenAI has faced court cases in the U.S. regarding their ChatGPT, but the challenge in Germany is the first major case of its kind in Europe, a German music rights group said.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
German court rules against OpenAI in copyright case
Japan’s Seven Bank mulls investing in FamilyMart card affiliate
Japan’s Seven Bank mulls investing in FamilyMart card affiliate
The Tokyo-based bank is looking for areas beyond its main business of operating automated teller machines in convenience stores for its tie-up with FamilyMart.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Japan’s Seven Bank mulls investing in FamilyMart card affiliate
Concentration of corporate power a 'huge' concern: U.N. rights chief
Concentration of corporate power a 'huge' concern: U.N. rights chief
In an interview, Volker Turk pointed out how seven or eight big tech companies now boast more wealth than the entire economies of even industrialized nations.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Concentration of corporate power a 'huge' concern: U.N. rights chief
Russia bans entry of 30 more Japanese nationals
Russia bans entry of 30 more Japanese nationals
It was Moscow's first decision to ban Japanese nationals from entering Russia since the inauguration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last month.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Russia bans entry of 30 more Japanese nationals
After decades of waiting, mother fears she may never see her abducted daughter returned
After decades of waiting, mother fears she may never see her abducted daughter returned
Megumi Yokota was taken by North Korea in 1977. Her 89-year-old mother is still waiting for her return, but says she is 'completely exhausted now.'
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
After decades of waiting, mother fears she may never see her abducted daughter returned
Public hospitals in Japan face severe financial strain
Public hospitals in Japan face severe financial strain
More than 80% of public hospitals are posting losses as medical service expenses rise faster than revenues.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Public hospitals in Japan face severe financial strain
Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time
Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time
Diana Loginova, 18, was arrested in St. Petersburg last month after giving a series of impromptu street concerts where she sang covers of songs penned by Kremlin critics.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Russian teenager who sang anti-Kremlin songs in street gets more jail time
UNICEF says Israel blocking 1 million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children
UNICEF says Israel blocking 1 million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children
The blockage comes amid Israeli concerns that items such as syringes and refrigerators could be repurposed for military use.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
UNICEF says Israel blocking 1 million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children
Chinese bitcoin fraudster jailed after huge U.K. crypto seizure
Chinese bitcoin fraudster jailed after huge U.K. crypto seizure
The 47-year-old lived a life of luxury renting expensive mansions and plotting to become the monarch of a self-proclaimed nation 'Liberland' until she was arrested last year.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Chinese bitcoin fraudster jailed after huge U.K. crypto seizure
U.S. military considers building a base for 10,000 people near Gaza
U.S. military considers building a base for 10,000 people near Gaza
The move is being weighed as part of its push for a stabilization force of troops from other countries to monitor a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
U.S. military considers building a base for 10,000 people near Gaza
For many Syrians, al-Sharaa's U.S. visit marks new beginning
For many Syrians, al-Sharaa's U.S. visit marks new beginning
U.S. President Donald Trump received Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a first for a Syrian head of state since independence in 1946.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
For many Syrians, al-Sharaa's U.S. visit marks new beginning
Sony emulates Nintendo with new, cheaper console only for Japan
Sony emulates Nintendo with new, cheaper console only for Japan
A region-locked PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will cost ¥55,000, Sony announced via a live stream, or nearly a quarter off the previous price of ¥72,980.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Sony emulates Nintendo with new, cheaper console only for Japan
NTT Data eyes Saudi data center build-out to capture AI momentum
NTT Data eyes Saudi data center build-out to capture AI momentum
The company said its recent privatization by NTT Group may make it easier and faster to move on new investments.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
NTT Data eyes Saudi data center build-out to capture AI momentum
Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into Ukraine's Pokrovsk, video shows
Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into Ukraine's Pokrovsk, video shows
Moscow says taking Pokrovsk would give it a platform to drive north toward the two biggest remaining Ukrainian-controlled cities in the Donetsk region.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Russian forces roll 'Mad Max'-style into Ukraine's Pokrovsk, video shows
Close Zelenskyy ally accused of orchestrating major graft scheme
Close Zelenskyy ally accused of orchestrating major graft scheme
The accusations against Timur Mindich are the latest episode in a sweeping corruption scandal involving claims of massive embezzlement from the energy sector.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Close Zelenskyy ally accused of orchestrating major graft scheme