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The New York Times - Top stories
Japan’s Icom Says It’s Investigating Radio Targeted in Lebanon Blasts
The Japanese electronics manufacturer Icom said it stopped making the walkie-talkie model in 2014 and has warned about fake versions for several years.41 minutes ago - Japan -
The New York Times - World
Tropical Storm Pulasan Nears Shanghai After Grazing Japan
Pulasan made landfall near the Chinese megacity, days after it was hit by its strongest typhoon in decades, bringing flood and landslide risks.1 hour ago - Japan -
ABC News - World
Lawyer for American charged in Japan's trial of ex-Nissan exec appeals for 'justice'
The six-year-old criminal case of Greg Kelly, an American ensnared in the scandal of Nissan’s former boss Carlos Ghosn has turned a page in a Japanese court, with the judge promising a verdict in ...2 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Japan demands more protection for citizens after 10-year-old boy stabbed to death in China
A 10-year-old student at a Japanese school in China died Thursday after being stabbed on the way to school the day before, Japanese officials said.2 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Japan firm says it stopped making walkie-talkies used to target Hezbollah
A Japanese firm whose name was on devices that exploded says it discontinued them a decade ago.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Japan’s Icom says it hasn’t sold walkie-talkies that exploded in Lebanon in a decade
Japanese radio equipment maker Icom said it no longer produces or sells two-way radio devices which reportedly exploded in Lebanon.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump’s Talk of Prosecution Rattles Election Officials
The former president has long claimed, despite evidence to the contrary, that elections are corrupt. What if he carries through with threats to prosecute the officials who run them?17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
A Chinese aircraft carrier entered an area near Japan's shores for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its “serious concerns” to Beijing over China’s increasingly assertive ...23 hours ago - Japan -
The New York Times - World
Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say
Small amounts of explosive were implanted in beepers that Hezbollah had ordered from a Taiwanese company, according to American and other officials briefed on the operation.Yesterday - Israel -
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ABC News - World
North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say
South Korea and Japan’s militaries say North Korea had test-fired multiple ballistic missilesYesterday - North Korea -
ABC News - World
Japan's trade deficit grows while both imports, exports fall short of forecasts
Japan has posted a trade deficit for a second straight month, as both exports and imports were lower than expectedYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Hezbollah is hit by a wave of exploding pagers that killed at least 9 people and injured thousands
Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded near simultaneously in parts of Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people — including members of the militant group Hezbollah and a young girlYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Japan has just 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies, survey shows
Fewer than 1% of chief executive officers at the 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange are women, survey finds. Japan’s long campaign to appoint more women to senior roles in business and ...Yesterday - Japan -
Financial Times - World
How a 7-Eleven takeover could reshape corporate Japan
Companies in Japan have long avoided foreign acquisitions, but that could be changingYesterday - Japan -
CNBC - Business
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high
Japan's number of people aged 65 and over has reached a record high, cementing it as the worlds most elderly country, according to government statistics.Yesterday - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
Suspicious packages sent to election officials across US
Colorado's secretary of state says the poster of the letters called themselves the "US Traitor Elimination Army".Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Japan’s defense ministry says North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missile
Japan’s defense ministry says North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missileYesterday - North Korea -
CBS News - Top stories
Officials search Hawaii home of Trump shooting attempt suspect
More details are coming out about Sunday's apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Then, CBS News chief Washington ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Suspicious letters with unknown substance sent to election officials, feds say
State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
FBI investigating threatening letters sent to election officials in several states
The FBI warned election offices to be on the lookout after threatening letters containing suspicious substances were sent to the offices of multiple secretaries of state throughout the country.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Puerto Rico officials reject request to extend voter registration deadline
Officials in Puerto Rico rejected a petition to extend a voter registration deadline following an outcry over long lines formed by those seeking to participate in this year’s general electionYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Taliban’s curbs on women add to risk of polio outbreak, health officials warn
Regime suspends polio campaign across Afghanistan over security concerns and women’s role in vaccination drive. Afghanistan is at risk of a polio outbreak, health officials have warned, after the ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
It’s official: America’s real wages are up under Biden-Harris
The average working-class American can now answer yes to the question: Are you better off now than you were under Donald Trump?Yesterday - Joe Biden -
ABC News - World
Dozens wounded after pagers detonate in Lebanon, officials point to Israel
Lebanese state media and security officials say dozens of people have been injured in Beirut’s suburbs after their handheld pagers explodedYesterday - Israel -
Inc. - Business
Amazon's CEO Just Declared the Era of Hybrid Work Finally Over
The company is going back to how things were before the pandemic.2 days ago - Amazon -
NBC News - Top stories
Japan celebrates record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win
Japan’s government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama “Shogun” at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture.2 days ago - Japan -
ABC News - World
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan2 days ago - Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Officials Jet to Beijing Amid Flood of Cheap Chinese Exports
In the talks, Washington intends to highlight concerns over China’s manufacturing overcapacity.2 days ago - China -
Financial Times - World
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response2 days ago - China -
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CBS News - Top stories
Israeli official offers safe passage to Hamas leader in bid to end war
Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people Monday, that included a strike on a refugee camp in central Gaza. Israel also faces international pressure to reach a hostage and cease-fire deal with Hamas. CBS ...2 days ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Who will Japan’s next PM be? A policy wonk, ultra-conservative or surfer making the climate fight ‘sexy’
Polls show Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi and Shinji Koizumi are best placed to replace PM Fumio Kishida later this month. With just 10 days to go before Japan ’s governing party elects a new ...2 days ago - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
Election officials sent suspicious packages in at least 5 states
Election officials in at least five states were sent suspicious packages Monday, according to officials from each state. There were no reports that the packages contained hazardous material, and ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Officials give new details on apparent Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in what officials are calling an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, is facing two federal gun charges after U.S. Secret Service agents ...2 days ago - Donald Trump