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Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson detained in Greenland
Veteran anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson, detained in Greenland due to an extradition request from Japan, has spent decades confronting whalers and seal hunters on the high seas. Known for his aggressive tactics, Watson has long been a thorn in the side of Japan, one of the few countries still practising commercial whale hunting alongside Iceland and Norway. Arrested on July…
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Asian markets rise on US inflation easing, Japan growth
Asian markets mostly reflected positive sentiments from Wall Street in early Thursday trading. US consumer inflation showed signs of easing, raising hopes for a significant interest rate cut, while Japan’s economic growth surpassed expectations. Data released on Wednesday revealed a 2.9 percent increase in the US consumer price index over the past year – the smallest rise since March 2021.…
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Dominik Mysterio’s Japan question leaves Logan Paul uneasy
Warning: This article mentions suicide which some readers may find distressing. Logan Paul found himself in an uncomfortable situation during a podcast when the topic shifted to Japan. Paul and Mike Majlak were interviewing wrestler Dominik Mysterio on the IMPAULSIVE podcast. Dominik mentioned his recent trip to Japan, saying: “It was really nice, we had a blast.” He then asked…
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Japan to lift megaquake alert if no seismic activity today
Japan plans to lift its week-old “megaquake” alert later today, provided no significant seismic activity occurs, according to Disaster Management Minister Yoshifumi Matsumura. The warning led thousands of citizens to cancel holidays and stock up on essentials, resulting in empty shelves in some stores. Matsumura stated that if no changes in seismic activity or crustal deformation are observed, the special…