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The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin Tigers

For two days in Japan, it’s the Hanshin Tigers who have looked like the class of the National League

The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin Tigers
Asia|Europe|Political|World

China's Xi declines EU invitation to anniversary summit, FT reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping has declined an invitation to visit Brussels for a summit to mark the 50th

China's Xi declines EU invitation to anniversary summit, FT reports
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Kashmir's Sufi music lovers are sticking with the audio cassette

Shaksaaz, a tailor in the Kashmiri city of Srinagar, inherited his passion for local Sufi music from his grandfather along with a meticulously preserved collection of cassette tapes from the 1970s, which he often listens to as he works

Kashmir's Sufi music lovers are sticking with the audio cassette
Asia|Business|Science|Technology

China's Baidu launches two new AI models as industry competition heats up

China's Baidu said on Sunday it has launched two new artificial intelligence models, including a new reasoning-focused model that it said rivalled DeepSeek's model, as it vies to

China's Baidu launches two new AI models as industry competition heats up
Americas|Asia|Sports

Smoking areas in clubhouse, no pitch clock: MLB players get a little taste of baseball in Japan

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers can party like it’s 2022 on a baseball field for a few days in Japan, and even like it’s 1982 off of it

Smoking areas in clubhouse, no pitch clock: MLB players get a little taste of baseball in Japan
Americas|Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

China's Ecarx explores US entry, in talks with VW to develop smart cars for Europe, CEO says

Volkswagen is in talks with digital cockpit system developer Ecarx to put the Chinese company's technologies in cars it sells in developed markets, such as Europe, Ecarx's CEO said

China's Ecarx explores US entry, in talks with VW to develop smart cars for Europe, CEO says
Asia|Sports

Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night

Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants
Asia|Political|World

Massive rallies across South Korea ahead of key ruling on impeachment of Yoon

South Koreans gathered in huge numbers in the capital Seoul on Saturday to support or oppose impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol before a court decides

Massive rallies across South Korea ahead of key ruling on impeachment of Yoon
Asia|Business|Crime|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

China to crack down on stock market fake news as AI spurs misinformation, says state media 

SHANGHAI ((Reuters)) - China's securities watchdog will step up monitoring fake information in the stock market and work with the police and cyberspace regulators to crack down on those who

China to crack down on stock market fake news as AI spurs misinformation, says state media 
Asia|Sports

One year after interpreter's scandal, Shohei Ohtani enters the Tokyo Series with newfound maturity

The Tokyo Series and its celebration of Shohei Ohtani begins this week in a festive atmosphere

One year after interpreter's scandal, Shohei Ohtani enters the Tokyo Series with newfound maturity
Asia|Health|Sports

Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day

Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness

Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China should choose 'right timing and strength' for monetary easing, state media says

SHANGHAI ((Reuters)) - China should choose the right timing and force in easing monetary policy, state media said on Saturday in the latest signal that further easing to boost the world's second-

China should choose 'right timing and strength' for monetary easing, state media says
Asia|Political|World

'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over statements on maritime security

China has lashed out at accusations it is endangering maritime safety made by top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies

'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over statements on maritime security
Asia|Political|US|World

US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid nuclear concerns

The U.S.

US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid nuclear concerns
Asia|Political|World

Russia deputy foreign minister visits North Korea, KCNA says

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko is visiting North Korea, North Korean state media KCNA said on Saturday.

Russia deputy foreign minister visits North Korea, KCNA says
Asia|Political|US|World

US imposes sanctions on Thai officials after Uyghur men are deported to China

The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions on an unknown number of current and former Thai officials for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghur men to China despite worries that they could be jailed or even face death there

US imposes sanctions on Thai officials after Uyghur men are deported to China
Asia|Political|US|World

US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China

U.S.

US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea asks US for tariff exemption, trade ministry says

South Korea's trade minister has asked his U.S. counterpart to exempt the country from reciprocal tariffs if they go into effect in April, the trade ministry said on Saturday.

South Korea asks US for tariff exemption, trade ministry says
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

US official sought to end aid for Rohingya refugees, email says

The Trump administration official overseeing the dismantling of the main U.S. foreign aid agency proposed phasing out help for crisis-torn Lebanon and the

US official sought to end aid for Rohingya refugees, email says
Asia|Education|Political|US

Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US

A group of House Republicans has put forward legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in American schools, citing national security concerns

Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Stocks rebound after S&P 500 correction, safe-haven gold touches record

U.S. equities followed European stocks higher on Friday to end a bumpy week on a positive note, although safe-haven gold hit a record high

Stocks rebound after S&P 500 correction, safe-haven gold touches record
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing week

U.S. stocks rallied to their best day since November's election, but that wasn't enough to keep Wall Street from a fourth straight losing week

Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing week
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Death toll in Pakistan's train hijacking rises to 31, army says

The death toll from a militant hijacking of a train in Pakistan's southwestern mountains has risen to 31 soldiers, staff and civilians, the military said on

Death toll in Pakistan's train hijacking rises to 31, army says
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link at International Criminal Court hearing

Jailed former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link at International Criminal Court hearing