In Japan, efforts afoot to win hearts, and votes, of the alienated young

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TOKYO: Momoko Nojo's campaign for Japan's upcoming election revolves around social media and T-shirts, but she's not running for office. Instead, the activist is fighting...

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Tightrope election may spell uncertain future for Japan’s new prime minister

October 28, 2021

TOKYO: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) could lose its majority in Sunday's general election, polls show, potentially turning new leader Fumio Kishida into another...

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‘Fortress New Zealand’ outlines plans to reopen border

October 28, 2021

WELLINGTON: New Zealand today unveiled plans to tentatively reopen its borders amid growing pressure from Kiwis stranded overseas by some of the world's toughest pandemic...

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Taiwan president confirms US troops training soldiers on island

October 28, 2021

[caption id="attachment_14951" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen oversees a military emergency drill in Tainan, Taiwan, January 15, 2021. [/caption] TAIPEI: A small number of...

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Minnal Murali trailer: Tovino Thomas’ superhero avatar draws inspiration from DC hero and MCU’s humour

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Minnal Murali trailer: Director Basil Joseph of Godha fame has helmed Minnal Murali from a script written by Arun Anirudhan and Justin Mathew. Netflix on...

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Fumio Kishida becomes Japan’s prime minister

October 3, 2021October 4, 2021

TOKYO: Japan's parliament on Monday (Oct 4) voted Fumio Kishida the country's next prime minister, with the new leader expected to announce a Cabinet including...

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Sturridge has joined Perth to win, says Glory coach Garcia

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021

Former Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge has joined Perth Glory to help turn the A-League side into a winning team said the club's...

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France eyes ‘British model’ ahead of Paris 2024 Paralympics

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021

TOKYO: As Tokyo's Paralympics draw to a close and focus shifts to Paris 2024, France is looking for inspiration to the so-called "British model" that...

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Former PetroChina executive under probe for suspected graft

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021

SINGAPORE : China's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating a former senior executive of top state energy giant PetroChina for suspected "serious disciplinary violations", the Central Commission...

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Buttler says England can win T20 World Cup even without Archer, Stokes

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021

England are favourites to win the Twenty20 World Cup despite the absence of pace bowler Jofra Archer and all-rounder Ben Stokes, wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler said....