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Recognition of Palestine: Move Is Grave Warning Against Israel’s Inhumane Acts

Editorial 17:49 JST, August 18, 2025 France has announced that it will recognize Palestine as a state as early as September, and more countries are...

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U.S.-Russia Summit: Ceasefire Impossible with Shortsighted Deals

Editorial 15:00 JST, August 17, 2025 Clearly, the idea that concessions could be drawn from Russian President Vladimir Putin by treating him well...

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GDP Increase / Impact of High U.S. Tariffs Mitigated for the Time Being

Editorial 16:48 JST, August 16, 2025 Although the impact of the high tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has been...

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80 Years after End of WWII / Taking the Lead in Restoring Peace / Japan’s Ability to Chart Diplomatic Vision is Tested

Editorial 16:14 JST, August 15, 2025 Friday marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The national memorial service for the war dead...

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Can Japan’s Once-Strong Olympic Spirit Be Restored?; New JOC President Hashimoto Faces a Challenge

In June, the Japan Olympic Committee selected Seiko Hashimoto, 60, as its new president. Hashimoto is a member of the House of Councillors and a...

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Inflating invalid vote numbers: Lack of respect for law among ward officials appalling

Editorial 16:06 JST, August 10, 2025 Trust in elections will be undermined if local government officials, who are in a position to oversee fair...

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‘Ghost Fishing Gear’ Problem: Impact on Ecosystem Cannot be Left Unattended

Editorial 14:57 JST, August 14, 2025 Plastic fishing nets and ropes left behind in the sea threaten the lives of marine animals. There is also...

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