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Hakamata’s Acquittal Examined: Make Use of Lessons to Reform Retrial System

Hakamata’s Acquittal Examined: Make Use of Lessons to Reform Retrial System

Editorial 14:59 JST, January 7, 2025 It is clear that there are deficiencies in the current legal system, under which it can take decades to...

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Challenge for G7: Explore Cooperative Ways with New Leaders

Challenge for G7: Explore Cooperative Ways with New Leaders

Editorial 15:32 JST, January 9, 2025 The lineup of the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations is set to change drastically. Canadian...

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World economy: Trump’s tariff policy puts unity to test / Don’t let rules that underpinned prosperity collapse

World economy: Trump’s tariff policy puts unity to test / Don’t let rules that underpinned prosperity collapse

Editorial 14:37 JST, January 8, 2025 The return to power of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who advocates an “America First” policy, is...

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Prime Minister’s New Year Press Conference: Ishiba Failed to Convey What He Is Aiming for

Prime Minister’s New Year Press Conference: Ishiba Failed to Convey What He Is Aiming for

Editorial 15:00 JST, January 7, 2025 Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba apparently intends to prolong his tenure by maintaining a humble attitude, but...

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Challenges for Ishiba administration: Populism too prevalent to be ignored / Can it be trusted to steer through difficult times?

Challenges for Ishiba administration: Populism too prevalent to be ignored / Can it be trusted to steer through difficult times?

Editorial 17:48 JST, January 6, 2025 It is inevitable for a minority ruling coalition to seek the cooperation of opposition parties to realize...

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U.S. Steel: Decision to block buyout opens door to problems in Japan-U.S. relations

U.S. Steel: Decision to block buyout opens door to problems in Japan-U.S. relations

Editorial 16:47 JST, January 5, 2025 In an extremely unusual situation, the U.S. president has used his authority to block the planned purchase of a...

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Halting aid to Gaza: Are Residents Going to be Left to Die?

Editorial 14:11 JST, January 2, 2025 The activities of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) that...

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Turmoil after Martial Law Declaration: South Korea’s Politics, Judiciary Difficult to Understand

Editorial 15:00 JST, January 4, 2025 Though the arrest of its sitting president was suspended, the turmoil surrounding its politics and judiciary...

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