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<title>Konnichiwa Today &#45; : ENTERTAINMENT</title>
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<title>Japan overtakes U.S. in global press freedom index</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-overtakes-us-in-global-press-freedom-index</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The report found press freedom has sunk to a 25-year low, with 52% of the countries and territories being categorized as in &quot;difficult&quot; or &quot;very serious&quot; situations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The report found press freedom has sunk to a 25-year low, with 52% of the countries and territories being categorized as in "difficult" or "very serious" situations.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Junto Nakatani shows no fear of Naoya &amp;quot;Monster&amp;quot; Inoue ahead of title clash</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/junto-nakatani-shows-no-fear-of-naoya-monster-inoue-ahead-of-title-clash</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Both fighters made weight for the fight during an event in front of over 1,000 fans. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:22:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Both fighters made weight for the fight during an event in front of over 1,000 fans.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Two dead, including one Japanese, after lightplane crash in South Australia</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/two-dead-including-one-japanese-after-lightplane-crash-in-south-australia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The aircraft crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport during a training flight, killing the Japanese learner pilot and the Australian instructor on board. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:14:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The aircraft crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport during a training flight, killing the Japanese learner pilot and the Australian instructor on board.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Decades later, the dispute over Minamata disease remains unresolved</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/decades-later-the-dispute-over-minamata-disease-remains-unresolved</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Victims urge the government and the chemical firm whose wastewater discharges caused the neurological disorder to properly take responsibility. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:06:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Decades, later, the, dispute, over, Minamata, disease, remains, unresolved</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Victims urge the government and the chemical firm whose wastewater discharges caused the neurological disorder to properly take responsibility.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan joined by 115 nations and regions in joint statement on nuclear weapons</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-joined-by-115-nations-and-regions-in-joint-statement-on-nuclear-weapons</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The statement emphasizes the importance of passing on &quot;invaluable testimonies&quot; of the survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to future generations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:06:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The statement emphasizes the importance of passing on "invaluable testimonies" of the survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to future generations.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The death of a Lebanese village</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/the-death-of-a-lebanese-village</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In Lebanon, villages occupy a profound psychological and cultural space: centers of gravity where families converge from across the country and world. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, death, Lebanese, village</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In Lebanon, villages occupy a profound psychological and cultural space: centers of gravity where families converge from across the country and world.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Taiwan blows past forecasts with economic growth at 39&#45;year high</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/taiwan-blows-past-forecasts-with-economic-growth-at-39-year-high</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gross domestic product expanded almost 13.7% in the first quarter from a year earlier, compared with about 12.7% in the previous three months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Gross domestic product expanded almost 13.7% in the first quarter from a year earlier, compared with about 12.7% in the previous three months.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Saudi Arabia to end funding for LIV Golf after current season: report</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/saudi-arabia-to-end-funding-for-liv-golf-after-current-season-report</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LIV&#039;s deep-pocketed backers in Riyadh were rumored to have cooled on the extravagantly expensive project, which has reportedly cost them over $5 billion so far. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:58:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[LIV's deep-pocketed backers in Riyadh were rumored to have cooled on the extravagantly expensive project, which has reportedly cost them over $5 billion so far.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tokyo seeks Trump stopover in mid&#45;May China trip</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tokyo-seeks-trump-stopover-in-mid-may-china-trip</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Trump is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss Japan-China relations and Taiwan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:50:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Trump is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss Japan-China relations and Taiwan.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>‘They said AI saved me’: How South Korea is checking on its older adults</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/they-said-ai-saved-me-how-south-korea-is-checking-on-its-older-adults</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An artificial intelligence-powered call service​ adopted by cities and counties across South Korea check​s on thousands of older adults living alone in isolation or poverty. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:42:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[An artificial intelligence-powered call service​ adopted by cities and counties across South Korea check​s on thousands of older adults living alone in isolation or poverty.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Pistons and Rockets win to avoid elimination</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/pistons-and-rockets-win-to-avoid-elimination</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cunningham scored a Pistons playoff-record 45 points to drag his team to a 116-109 victory on a must-win night. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:10:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pistons, and, Rockets, win, avoid, elimination</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Cunningham scored a Pistons playoff-record 45 points to drag his team to a 116-109 victory on a must-win night.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade and urges Tehran to reach a deal</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-holds-talks-on-prolonged-iran-blockade-and-urges-tehran-to-reach-a-deal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. president&#039;s talks with oil executives followed a deadlock in efforts to resolve the conflict, which has led the U.S. to try to squeeze Iran&#039;s oil exports with a blockade. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, holds, talks, prolonged, Iran, blockade, and, urges, Tehran, reach, deal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The U.S. president's talks with oil executives followed a deadlock in efforts to resolve the conflict, which has led the U.S. to try to squeeze Iran's oil exports with a blockade.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani primed for titanic super bantamweight title clash</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/naoya-inoue-and-junto-nakatani-primed-for-titanic-super-bantamweight-title-clash</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/naoya-inoue-and-junto-nakatani-primed-for-titanic-super-bantamweight-title-clash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Inoue and Nakatani coming into the fight boast identical 32-0 records. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Inoue and Nakatani coming into the fight boast identical 32-0 records.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Acid attack in Indonesia evokes brutality of Suharto era</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/acid-attack-in-indonesia-evokes-brutality-of-suharto-era</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/acid-attack-in-indonesia-evokes-brutality-of-suharto-era</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The brutal ambush of an outspoken military critic led to four arrests, but activists say that more were involved. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:46:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Acid, attack, Indonesia, evokes, brutality, Suharto, era</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The brutal ambush of an outspoken military critic led to four arrests, but activists say that more were involved.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kirishima back at &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;ōzeki&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; in sumo’s latest &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;banzuke&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; rankings</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/kirishima-back-at-ozeki-in-sumos-latest-banzuke-rankings</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/kirishima-back-at-ozeki-in-sumos-latest-banzuke-rankings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest rankings also reflect a broader reshuffling as new contenders edge closer to the top. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:22:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kirishima, back, iōzekii, sumo’s, latest, ibanzukei, rankings</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The latest rankings also reflect a broader reshuffling as new contenders edge closer to the top.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>New Zealand officials reject statue remembering Japan&amp;apos;s comfort women</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/new-zealand-officials-reject-statue-remembering-japans-comfort-women</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/new-zealand-officials-reject-statue-remembering-japans-comfort-women</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of women from Korea, China and southeast Asia are believed to have been forced or coerced into Japan&#039;s wartime brothel system from 1932 until 1945. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:22:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Zealand, officials, reject, statue, remembering, Japans, comfort, women</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thousands of women from Korea, China and southeast Asia are believed to have been forced or coerced into Japan's wartime brothel system from 1932 until 1945.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Inside Ukraine&amp;apos;s drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/inside-ukraines-drive-to-defeat-the-dreaded-shahed-drone</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/inside-ukraines-drive-to-defeat-the-dreaded-shahed-drone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pioneering low-cost, long-range attack drones designed by Iran have become the scourge of Ukraine, with Russia unleashing thousands of them on its enemy every month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:22:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inside, Ukraines, drive, defeat, the, dreaded, Shahed, drone</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The pioneering low-cost, long-range attack drones designed by Iran have become the scourge of Ukraine, with Russia unleashing thousands of them on its enemy every month.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Steelers place rare contract tender on Aaron Rodgers</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/steelers-place-rare-contract-tender-on-aaron-rodgers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If Aaron Rodgers plays another season, the Steelers want to ⁠make sure it&#039;s with Pittsburgh. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[If Aaron Rodgers plays another season, the Steelers want to ⁠make sure it's with Pittsburgh.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Iwate wildfire starting to be brought under control, authorities say</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/iwate-wildfire-starting-to-be-brought-under-control-authorities-say</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/iwate-wildfire-starting-to-be-brought-under-control-authorities-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While the town lifted evacuation orders in most areas as the fire is being brought under control, there is still no clear timeline for full containment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iwate, wildfire, starting, brought, under, control, authorities, say</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[While the town lifted evacuation orders in most areas as the fire is being brought under control, there is still no clear timeline for full containment.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Atomic bombing exhibition opens at U.N. headquarters as NPT is under review</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/atomic-bombing-exhibition-opens-at-un-headquarters-as-npt-is-under-review</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/atomic-bombing-exhibition-opens-at-un-headquarters-as-npt-is-under-review</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The exhibition, organized by the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, the 2024 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, will run until June 1. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The exhibition, organized by the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, the 2024 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, will run until June 1.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Janson Junk outduels Shohei Ohtani as Marlins edge Dodgers</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/janson-junk-outduels-shohei-ohtani-as-marlins-edge-dodgers</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/janson-junk-outduels-shohei-ohtani-as-marlins-edge-dodgers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Without Ohtani in ⁠the batting order ​for the second time in five starts ​on the mound, the Dodgers struggled on offense. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Without Ohtani in ⁠the batting order ​for the second time in five starts ​on the mound, the Dodgers struggled on offense.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump’s family and friends help revive a former Balkan pariah</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-family-and-friends-help-revive-a-former-balkan-pariah</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Milorad Dodik, the former president of the Serb half of Bosnia-Herzegovina, is benefiting from the Trump family&#039;s business focus on the Balkans. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:50:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Milorad Dodik, the former president of the Serb half of Bosnia-Herzegovina, is benefiting from the Trump family's business focus on the Balkans.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>North Korean executions rose dramatically during COVID&#45;19, report shows</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korean-executions-rose-dramatically-during-covid-19-report-shows</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Death penalty cases related to foreign culture, religion and &quot;superstition&quot; jumped by 250% after the country closed its borders, the report showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:25:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Korean, executions, rose, dramatically, during, COVID-19, report, shows</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Death penalty cases related to foreign culture, religion and "superstition" jumped by 250% after the country closed its borders, the report showed.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Murakami blasts three&#45;run homer to spark White Sox rally past Angels</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/murakami-blasts-three-run-homer-to-spark-white-sox-rally-past-angels</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/murakami-blasts-three-run-homer-to-spark-white-sox-rally-past-angels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The seventh inning homer helped lift the Chicago White Sox to an 8-7 victory against the skidding Los Angeles Angels on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:17:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Murakami, blasts, three-run, homer, spark, White, Sox, rally, past, Angels</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The seventh inning homer helped lift the Chicago White Sox to an 8-7 victory against the skidding Los Angeles Angels on Monday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Man United close in on Champions League spot but still work to do, manager says</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/man-united-close-in-on-champions-league-spot-but-still-work-to-do-manager-says</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/man-united-close-in-on-champions-league-spot-but-still-work-to-do-manager-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The club&#039;s interim manager Michael Carrick says they must keep pushing to finish as high up the Premier League table as possible. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, United, close, Champions, League, spot, but, still, work, do, manager, says</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The club's interim manager Michael Carrick says they must keep pushing to finish as high up the Premier League table as possible.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>99 accused in Japan in international crackdown on child sexual abuse material</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/99-accused-in-japan-in-international-crackdown-on-child-sexual-abuse-material</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/99-accused-in-japan-in-international-crackdown-on-child-sexual-abuse-material</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Of the 99 people, 25 are junior high school and high school students involved in cases including sharing explicit images of classmates with friends. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>accused, Japan, international, crackdown, child, sexual, abuse, material</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Of the 99 people, 25 are junior high school and high school students involved in cases including sharing explicit images of classmates with friends.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Spurs storm past Blazers in Victor Wembanyama&amp;apos;s return</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/spurs-storm-past-blazers-in-victor-wembanyamas-return</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/spurs-storm-past-blazers-in-victor-wembanyamas-return</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Houston, Toronto and Boston also won in Sunday&#039;s playoff action. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spurs, storm, past, Blazers, Victor, Wembanyamas, return</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Houston, Toronto and Boston also won in Sunday's playoff action.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says timing right for new leadership</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/former-steelers-coach-mike-tomlin-says-timing-right-for-new-leadership</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/former-steelers-coach-mike-tomlin-says-timing-right-for-new-leadership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tomlin will join NBC as an NFL pregame show analyst on &quot;Football Night in America,&quot; the network officially announced on Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:13:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Former, Steelers, coach, Mike, Tomlin, says, timing, right, for, new, leadership</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tomlin will join NBC as an NFL pregame show analyst on "Football Night in America," the network officially announced on Sunday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>In New York, Hibakusha call for nuclear weapons abolition</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/in-new-york-hibakusha-call-for-nuclear-weapons-abolition</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/in-new-york-hibakusha-call-for-nuclear-weapons-abolition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 200 hibakusha and other people marched for a kilometer to the U.N. headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, York, Hibakusha, call, for, nuclear, weapons, abolition</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[More than 200 hibakusha and other people marched for a kilometer to the U.N. headquarters in Midtown Manhattan.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Taiwan downplays impact of Chinese sanctions on European arms makers</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/taiwan-downplays-impact-of-chinese-sanctions-on-european-arms-makers</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/taiwan-downplays-impact-of-chinese-sanctions-on-european-arms-makers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China&#039;s Commerce Ministry banned exports on Friday of dual-use ​items to the seven companies over arms sales to Taiwan, placing them on its export control list. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Taiwan, downplays, impact, Chinese, sanctions, European, arms, makers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[China's Commerce Ministry banned exports on Friday of dual-use ​items to the seven companies over arms sales to Taiwan, placing them on its export control list.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Anderson Espinoza leading early&#45;season charge for first&#45;place Buffaloes</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/anderson-espinoza-leading-early-season-charge-for-first-place-buffaloes</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/anderson-espinoza-leading-early-season-charge-for-first-place-buffaloes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Espinoza is off to a 4-0 start to the season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:57:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anderson, Espinoza, leading, early-season, charge, for, first-place, Buffaloes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Espinoza is off to a 4-0 start to the season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump&amp;apos;s security again faces scrutiny after press dinner shooting</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-security-again-faces-scrutiny-after-press-dinner-shooting</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-security-again-faces-scrutiny-after-press-dinner-shooting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hundreds of agents from several law enforcement agencies were tasked with protecting the annual bash, ​which also included a handful of Cabinet officials. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:49:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trumps, security, again, faces, scrutiny, after, press, dinner, shooting</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hundreds of agents from several law enforcement agencies were tasked with protecting the annual bash, ​which also included a handful of Cabinet officials.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S.&#45;Iran peace talks stall as conflict approaches two&#45;month mark</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-iran-peace-talks-stall-as-conflict-approaches-two-month-mark</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-iran-peace-talks-stall-as-conflict-approaches-two-month-mark</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his top envoys and the Islamic Republic said it won&#039;t negotiate so long as it&#039;s being threatened. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:17:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S.-Iran, peace, talks, stall, conflict, approaches, two-month, mark</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his top envoys and the Islamic Republic said it won't negotiate so long as it's being threatened.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. crude oil arrives in Japan for first time since start of Iran war</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-crude-oil-arrives-in-japan-for-first-time-since-start-of-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-crude-oil-arrives-in-japan-for-first-time-since-start-of-iran-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Japanese government is rushing to increase crude oil procurement from non-Middle Eastern suppliers amid the war in Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:09:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., crude, oil, arrives, Japan, for, first, time, since, start, Iran, war</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Japanese government is rushing to increase crude oil procurement from non-Middle Eastern suppliers amid the war in Iran.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Former Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa signs with Raiders</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/former-hawaii-kicker-kansei-matsuzawa-signs-with-raiders</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/former-hawaii-kicker-kansei-matsuzawa-signs-with-raiders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Matsuzawa is trying to become the first Japanese player to reach the NFL. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:09:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Former, Hawaii, kicker, Kansei, Matsuzawa, signs, with, Raiders</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Matsuzawa is trying to become the first Japanese player to reach the NFL.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Minister inspects Kashiwazaki&#45;Kariwa nuclear plant</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/minister-inspects-kashiwazaki-kariwa-nuclear-plant</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/minister-inspects-kashiwazaki-kariwa-nuclear-plant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Akazawa made the visit after the No. 6 reactor of the plant restarted commercial operations on April 16. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Minister, inspects, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, nuclear, plant</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Akazawa made the visit after the No. 6 reactor of the plant restarted commercial operations on April 16.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-evacuated-as-shooter-opens-fire-at-washington-gala-event</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-evacuated-as-shooter-opens-fire-at-washington-gala-event</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was in custody and his home was being raided. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, evacuated, shooter, opens, fire, Washington, gala, event</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was in custody and his home was being raided.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hype building around French hope Paul Seixas ahead of Tour de France</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hype-building-around-french-hope-paul-seixas-ahead-of-tour-de-france</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hype-building-around-french-hope-paul-seixas-ahead-of-tour-de-france</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;All French people want him to be the new champion,&quot; Seixas&#039; Belgian teammate Tiesj Benoot said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hype, building, around, French, hope, Paul, Seixas, ahead, Tour, France</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA["All French people want him to be the new champion," Seixas' Belgian teammate Tiesj Benoot said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Starmer’s rivals need everything to go wrong for him all at once</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/starmers-rivals-need-everything-to-go-wrong-for-him-all-at-once</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/starmers-rivals-need-everything-to-go-wrong-for-him-all-at-once</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Labour members of Parliament say a series of events need to take place in quick succession to make the prime minister&#039;s position untenable. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:37:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Starmer’s, rivals, need, everything, wrong, for, him, all, once</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Labour members of Parliament say a series of events need to take place in quick succession to make the prime minister's position untenable.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan to protect celebrity voices against AI use</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-protect-celebrity-voices-against-ai-use</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-protect-celebrity-voices-against-ai-use</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Justice Ministry is set to compile guidelines on the scope and standards for illegal acts under current law by this summer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:05:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, protect, celebrity, voices, against, use</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Justice Ministry is set to compile guidelines on the scope and standards for illegal acts under current law by this summer.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Over 3,200 forced to evacuate as crews battle Iwate wildfires</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/over-3200-forced-to-evacuate-as-crews-battle-iwate-wildfires</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/over-3200-forced-to-evacuate-as-crews-battle-iwate-wildfires</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As of Saturday morning, blazes in the mountainous areas of Iwate region had burned about 700 hectares since breaking out three days ago. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Over, 3, 200, forced, evacuate, crews, battle, Iwate, wildfires</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[As of Saturday morning, blazes in the mountainous areas of Iwate region had burned about 700 hectares since breaking out three days ago.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>From radiation to invasion: A Chernobyl worker&amp;apos;s two wars</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/from-radiation-to-invasion-a-chernobyl-workers-two-wars</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/from-radiation-to-invasion-a-chernobyl-workers-two-wars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nikolay Solovyov was on shift the night the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, an experience he likens to a war. Now, he&#039;s living through a second war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, radiation, invasion:, Chernobyl, workers, two, wars</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nikolay Solovyov was on shift the night the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, an experience he likens to a war. Now, he's living through a second war.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan assesses feasibility of sending minesweepers to Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-assesses-feasibility-of-sending-minesweepers-to-strait-of-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-assesses-feasibility-of-sending-minesweepers-to-strait-of-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kobayashi said that sending minesweepers after the war is one option for securing Japan&#039;s national interests within legal constraints. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, assesses, feasibility, sending, minesweepers, Strait, Hormuz</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kobayashi said that sending minesweepers after the war is one option for securing Japan's national interests within legal constraints.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Record 8,196 in Japan serve as &amp;apos;community reactivators&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/record-8196-in-japan-serve-as-community-reactivators</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/record-8196-in-japan-serve-as-community-reactivators</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government aims to increase the number of community reactivators to 10,000 by the end of March 2027. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:17:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Record, 8, 196, Japan, serve, community, reactivators</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The government aims to increase the number of community reactivators to 10,000 by the end of March 2027.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Iran war has drained U.S. supplies of critical, costly weapons</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-war-has-drained-us-supplies-of-critical-costly-weapons</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-war-has-drained-us-supplies-of-critical-costly-weapons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ White House officials have refused to estimate the cost of the conflict so far, but two independent groups say the expense is just under $1 billion a day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, war, has, drained, U.S., supplies, critical, costly, weapons</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[White House officials have refused to estimate the cost of the conflict so far, but two independent groups say the expense is just under $1 billion a day.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Philippines President Marcos to make state visit to Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/philippines-president-marcos-to-make-state-visit-to-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/philippines-president-marcos-to-make-state-visit-to-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The two nations have been strengthening military ties in recent years, with Tokyo supplying Manila with coast guard ships and radar systems. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, President, Marcos, make, state, visit, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The two nations have been strengthening military ties in recent years, with Tokyo supplying Manila with coast guard ships and radar systems.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Half of disadvantaged mothers in Japan lack child care products, survey finds</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/half-of-disadvantaged-mothers-in-japan-lack-child-care-products-survey-finds</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/half-of-disadvantaged-mothers-in-japan-lack-child-care-products-survey-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When asked about concerns, 88% of respondents said they could not work as much as they wanted to due to pregnancy or childbirth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Half, disadvantaged, mothers, Japan, lack, child, care, products, survey, finds</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[When asked about concerns, 88% of respondents said they could not work as much as they wanted to due to pregnancy or childbirth.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan Lower House OKs bill to boost intel capabilities</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-lower-house-oks-bill-to-boost-intel-capabilities</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-lower-house-oks-bill-to-boost-intel-capabilities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The bill calls for setting up a national intelligence council to be headed by the prime minister and a national intelligence bureau. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:45:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, Lower, House, OKs, bill, boost, intel, capabilities</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The bill calls for setting up a national intelligence council to be headed by the prime minister and a national intelligence bureau.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Thunder take control with another victory over Suns in Game 2</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/thunder-take-control-with-another-victory-over-suns-in-game-2</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/thunder-take-control-with-another-victory-over-suns-in-game-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Thunder are trying to become the first repeat champion since Golden State in 2017 and 2018. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:29:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thunder, take, control, with, another, victory, over, Suns, Game</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Thunder are trying to become the first repeat champion since Golden State in 2017 and 2018.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japanese scientist accused of putting chemicals in co&#45;worker’s water in U.S.</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japanese-scientist-accused-of-putting-chemicals-in-co-workers-water-in-us</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japanese-scientist-accused-of-putting-chemicals-in-co-workers-water-in-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A staff researcher at the Influenza Research Institute of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is being prosecuted on charges including recklessly endangering safety. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japanese, scientist, accused, putting, chemicals, co-worker’s, water, U.S.</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A staff researcher at the Influenza Research Institute of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is being prosecuted on charges including recklessly endangering safety.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Giants top Dodgers despite impressive start by Shohei Ohtani</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/giants-top-dodgers-despite-impressive-start-by-shohei-ohtani</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/giants-top-dodgers-despite-impressive-start-by-shohei-ohtani</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ohtani went ​0-for-4 at the plate, snapping his streak of 53 straight games ⁠of having reached base safely. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Giants, top, Dodgers, despite, impressive, start, Shohei, Ohtani</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ohtani went ​0-for-4 at the plate, snapping his streak of 53 straight games ⁠of having reached base safely.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Eddie Jones wants citizens of Rugby World Cup host city to rally around Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/eddie-jones-wants-citizens-of-rugby-world-cup-host-city-to-rally-around-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/eddie-jones-wants-citizens-of-rugby-world-cup-host-city-to-rally-around-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jones ​did not rule out Japan setting up its World Cup ​base in Newcastle, the world&#039;s largest coal export port. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eddie, Jones, wants, citizens, Rugby, World, Cup, host, city, rally, around, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jones ​did not rule out Japan setting up its World Cup ​base in Newcastle, the world's largest coal export port.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Baltics warn Europe there’s no going back to life with Russia</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/baltics-warn-europe-theres-no-going-back-to-life-with-russia</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/baltics-warn-europe-theres-no-going-back-to-life-with-russia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Baltic states&#039; shift away from Russian trade and energy dependence has put the seal on their economic integration with the rest of the EU. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Baltics, warn, Europe, there’s, going, back, life, with, Russia</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Baltic states' shift away from Russian trade and energy dependence has put the seal on their economic integration with the rest of the EU.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Professional sumo awaits three potential new stars</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/professional-sumo-awaits-three-potential-new-stars</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/professional-sumo-awaits-three-potential-new-stars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The next generation is arriving fast, with three highly rated young wrestlers set to debut and potentially challenge the sport&#039;s current leaders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:57:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Professional, sumo, awaits, three, potential, new, stars</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The next generation is arriving fast, with three highly rated young wrestlers set to debut and potentially challenge the sport's current leaders.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Two ex&#45;convicts arrested over Yokohama home invasion robbery</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/two-ex-convicts-arrested-over-yokohama-home-invasion-robbery</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/two-ex-convicts-arrested-over-yokohama-home-invasion-robbery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Police are also investigating their possible involvement in nearly 10 over similar incidents, including some involving sexual assault. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:57:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Two, ex-convicts, arrested, over, Yokohama, home, invasion, robbery</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Police are also investigating their possible involvement in nearly 10 over similar incidents, including some involving sexual assault.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan&#45;Ukraine drone tie&#45;up sends first weapon onto battlefield</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-ukraine-drone-tie-up-sends-first-weapon-onto-battlefield</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-ukraine-drone-tie-up-sends-first-weapon-onto-battlefield</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japanese drone company Terra Drone said its Terra A1 interceptor, developed with a Ukrainian partner, has entered active combat use. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:33:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan-Ukraine, drone, tie-up, sends, first, weapon, onto, battlefield</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japanese drone company Terra Drone said its Terra A1 interceptor, developed with a Ukrainian partner, has entered active combat use.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump says China testing U.S. red line with ‘gift’ for Iran</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-says-china-testing-us-red-line-with-gift-for-iran</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-says-china-testing-us-red-line-with-gift-for-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. president hinted — without explicitly saying — that the present was some form of lethal aid for Tehran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:01:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, says, China, testing, U.S., red, line, with, ‘gift’, for, Iran</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The U.S. president hinted — without explicitly saying — that the present was some form of lethal aid for Tehran.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Murakami extends home run streak as White Sox pound Diamondbacks</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/murakami-extends-home-run-streak-as-white-sox-pound-diamondbacks</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/murakami-extends-home-run-streak-as-white-sox-pound-diamondbacks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Munetaka Murakami, who has nine homers in 23 ‌games, reached ‌base four times, adding two infield singles and a walk. ​ ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Murakami, extends, home, run, streak, White, Sox, pound, Diamondbacks</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Munetaka Murakami, who has nine homers in 23 ‌games, reached ‌base four times, adding two infield singles and a walk. ​]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Average Golden Week holiday budget falls to ¥27,660</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/average-golden-week-holiday-budget-falls-to-27660</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/average-golden-week-holiday-budget-falls-to-27660</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In addition to the smaller outlays, 40% of survey respondents reporting no holiday plans. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Average, Golden, Week, holiday, budget, falls, ¥27, 660</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In addition to the smaller outlays, 40% of survey respondents reporting no holiday plans.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Professional sumo gets three potential new stars</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/professional-sumo-gets-three-potential-new-stars</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/professional-sumo-gets-three-potential-new-stars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The next generation is arriving fast, with three highly rated young wrestlers set to debut and potentially challenge the sport&#039;s current leaders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Professional, sumo, gets, three, potential, new, stars</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The next generation is arriving fast, with three highly rated young wrestlers set to debut and potentially challenge the sport's current leaders.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump extends Iran truce, maintains blockade as talks falter</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-extends-iran-truce-maintains-blockade-as-talks-falter</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-extends-iran-truce-maintains-blockade-as-talks-falter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The president said that Pakistan, which is mediating, asked the U.S. to hold off on fresh strikes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, extends, Iran, truce, maintains, blockade, talks, falter</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The president said that Pakistan, which is mediating, asked the U.S. to hold off on fresh strikes.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Attacks on Ukraine draft officers soar as war fatigue deepens</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/attacks-on-ukraine-draft-officers-soar-as-war-fatigue-deepens</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/attacks-on-ukraine-draft-officers-soar-as-war-fatigue-deepens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Assaults on military recruiters in Ukraine almost tripled to 341 last year compared with 2024, and more than 100 have been recorded so far this year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:29:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Attacks, Ukraine, draft, officers, soar, war, fatigue, deepens</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Assaults on military recruiters in Ukraine almost tripled to 341 last year compared with 2024, and more than 100 have been recorded so far this year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hundreds of kilometers of Japan&amp;apos;s sewers classified as needing action</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hundreds-of-kilometers-of-japans-sewers-classified-as-needing-action</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hundreds-of-kilometers-of-japans-sewers-classified-as-needing-action</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The infrastructure ministry will ask 383 municipalities and organizations managing the sewer pipes to take immediate measures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:29:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hundreds, kilometers, Japans, sewers, classified, needing, action</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The infrastructure ministry will ask 383 municipalities and organizations managing the sewer pipes to take immediate measures.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>In major policy shift, Japan scraps limits on lethal arms exports</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/in-major-policy-shift-japan-scraps-limits-on-lethal-arms-exports</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/in-major-policy-shift-japan-scraps-limits-on-lethal-arms-exports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The changes come amid intensifying geopolitical rivalries and Japan&#039;s growing engagement in international defense-industrial projects. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>major, policy, shift, Japan, scraps, limits, lethal, arms, exports</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The changes come amid intensifying geopolitical rivalries and Japan's growing engagement in international defense-industrial projects.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Wolves escape 19&#45;point hole to level set versus Nuggets</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/wolves-escape-19-point-hole-to-level-set-versus-nuggets</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/wolves-escape-19-point-hole-to-level-set-versus-nuggets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds and hit two free throws ​with 18.8 seconds left to help Minnesota even the Western Conference quarterfinal matchup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wolves, escape, 19-point, hole, level, set, versus, Nuggets</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds and hit two free throws ​with 18.8 seconds left to help Minnesota even the Western Conference quarterfinal matchup.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Three GSDF members die after tank explosion during training in Oita Prefecture</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/three-gsdf-members-die-after-tank-explosion-during-training-in-oita-prefecture</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/three-gsdf-members-die-after-tank-explosion-during-training-in-oita-prefecture</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The incident occurred at the Ground Self-Defense Force&#039;s tank unit at the Hijudai maneuver area in Kusu, Oita Prefecture. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Three, GSDF, members, die, after, tank, explosion, during, training, Oita, Prefecture</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The incident occurred at the Ground Self-Defense Force's tank unit at the Hijudai maneuver area in Kusu, Oita Prefecture.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>West Ham ekes out point at Palace to extend gap on Spurs</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/west-ham-ekes-out-point-at-palace-to-extend-gap-on-spurs</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/west-ham-ekes-out-point-at-palace-to-extend-gap-on-spurs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Victory would have put Nuno Espirito Santo&#039;s resurgent side four points above third-from-bottom Tottenham Hotspur with five games left, but the stalemate leaves ​it in peril. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>West, Ham, ekes, out, point, Palace, extend, gap, Spurs</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Victory would have put Nuno Espirito Santo's resurgent side four points above third-from-bottom Tottenham Hotspur with five games left, but the stalemate leaves ​it in peril.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Chinese military warships train in western Pacific after MSDF Taiwan Strait transit</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/chinese-military-warships-train-in-western-pacific-after-msdf-taiwan-strait-transit</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/chinese-military-warships-train-in-western-pacific-after-msdf-taiwan-strait-transit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China has dispatched naval vessels led by one of its most advanced warships through a waterway near Amami Oshima off Kagoshima Prefecture for training in the western Pacific. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:57:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chinese, military, warships, train, western, Pacific, after, MSDF, Taiwan, Strait, transit</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[China has dispatched naval vessels led by one of its most advanced warships through a waterway near Amami Oshima off Kagoshima Prefecture for training in the western Pacific.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kyoto suspect told others son was missing before school called home, police say</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/kyoto-suspect-told-others-son-was-missing-before-school-called-home-police-say</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/kyoto-suspect-told-others-son-was-missing-before-school-called-home-police-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The suspect was arrested last week after admitting to killing his son in the high-profile investigation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:49:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kyoto, suspect, told, others, son, was, missing, before, school, called, home, police, say</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The suspect was arrested last week after admitting to killing his son in the high-profile investigation.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>‘Special heatstroke warning alert’ to be implemented for summer</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/special-heatstroke-warning-alert-to-be-implemented-for-summer</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/special-heatstroke-warning-alert-to-be-implemented-for-summer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The special alert is issued on a prefectural level if the heat index is thought to surpass 35 degrees Celsius at most observation points the following day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:01:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Special, heatstroke, warning, alert’, implemented, for, summer</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The special alert is issued on a prefectural level if the heat index is thought to surpass 35 degrees Celsius at most observation points the following day.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. seizes first Iranian ship in blockade, imperiling talks</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-seizes-first-iranian-ship-in-blockade-imperiling-talks</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-seizes-first-iranian-ship-in-blockade-imperiling-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The waterway is just one of the unresolved issues, which also include Iran&#039;s nuclear capabilities and Israel&#039;s ongoing invasion of Lebanon. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:01:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., seizes, first, Iranian, ship, blockade, imperiling, talks</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The waterway is just one of the unresolved issues, which also include Iran's nuclear capabilities and Israel's ongoing invasion of Lebanon.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Stars aligning for Japan as World Cup approaches</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/stars-aligning-for-japan-as-world-cup-approaches</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/stars-aligning-for-japan-as-world-cup-approaches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan is hoping to ride a wave of momentum into this summer&#039;s World Cup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stars, aligning, for, Japan, World, Cup, approaches</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan is hoping to ride a wave of momentum into this summer's World Cup.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Residents return to ravaged homes months after Hong Kong fire</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/residents-return-to-ravaged-homes-months-after-hong-kong-fire</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/residents-return-to-ravaged-homes-months-after-hong-kong-fire</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Officials have advised residents to prepare mentally, and required them to wear face masks, hard hats and gloves before entering their apartments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Residents, return, ravaged, homes, months, after, Hong, Kong, fire</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Officials have advised residents to prepare mentally, and required them to wear face masks, hard hats and gloves before entering their apartments.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Mie nurse aims to provide coffins to grieving mothers of stillborn babies</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/mie-nurse-aims-to-provide-coffins-to-grieving-mothers-of-stillborn-babies</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/mie-nurse-aims-to-provide-coffins-to-grieving-mothers-of-stillborn-babies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Even if their lives were short, their existence has value,&quot; the 66-year-old nurse said of the children, who normally are given to parents in paper boxes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mie, nurse, aims, provide, coffins, grieving, mothers, stillborn, babies</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA["Even if their lives were short, their existence has value," the 66-year-old nurse said of the children, who normally are given to parents in paper boxes.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Arrested father of Kyoto boy searched for ways to abandon body</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/arrested-father-of-kyoto-boy-searched-for-ways-to-abandon-body</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/arrested-father-of-kyoto-boy-searched-for-ways-to-abandon-body</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Police are investigating 37-year-old Yūki Adachi, believing that he attempted to delay the discovery of his son&#039;s body. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:45:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Arrested, father, Kyoto, boy, searched, for, ways, abandon, body</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Police are investigating 37-year-old Yūki Adachi, believing that he attempted to delay the discovery of his son's body.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>LDP less eager than JIP on Lower House seat cut</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ldp-less-eager-than-jip-on-lower-house-seat-cut</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ldp-less-eager-than-jip-on-lower-house-seat-cut</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For the 10% cut, the JIP aims to reduce the number of proportional representation seats by 45 from the current 176. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:29:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LDP, less, eager, than, JIP, Lower, House, seat, cut</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[For the 10% cut, the JIP aims to reduce the number of proportional representation seats by 45 from the current 176.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan’s latest tourist destination: hair salons</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-latest-tourist-destination-hair-salons</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-latest-tourist-destination-hair-salons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travelers cite high skill levels, excellent service and attention to hygiene as top reasons for having their hair treatments done in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan’s, latest, tourist, destination:, hair, salons</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Travelers cite high skill levels, excellent service and attention to hygiene as top reasons for having their hair treatments done in the country.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi actively engages in summit diplomacy over Iran crisis</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-actively-engages-in-summit-diplomacy-over-iran-crisis</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-actively-engages-in-summit-diplomacy-over-iran-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Japanese PM aims to showcase Tokyo&#039;s unique approach, capitalizing on international relationships it has nurtured since the end of World War II. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, actively, engages, summit, diplomacy, over, Iran, crisis</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Japanese PM aims to showcase Tokyo's unique approach, capitalizing on international relationships it has nurtured since the end of World War II.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>LeBron James and Lakers ground Rockets in Game 1 of playoff series</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/lebron-james-and-lakers-ground-rockets-in-game-1-of-playoff-series</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/lebron-james-and-lakers-ground-rockets-in-game-1-of-playoff-series</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Rockets felt the absence of Kevin Durant after the 37-year-old star was ruled out shortly before the game with a bruised knee. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LeBron, James, and, Lakers, ground, Rockets, Game, playoff, series</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rockets felt the absence of Kevin Durant after the 37-year-old star was ruled out shortly before the game with a bruised knee.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump says he has &amp;apos;good news&amp;apos; on Iran as tankers cross Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-says-he-has-good-news-on-iran-as-tankers-cross-strait-of-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-says-he-has-good-news-on-iran-as-tankers-cross-strait-of-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran reopened the strait following a separate U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement on Thursday by Israel and Lebanon. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:25:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, says, has, good, news, Iran, tankers, cross, Strait, Hormuz</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Iran reopened the strait following a separate U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement on Thursday by Israel and Lebanon.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks </title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-renews-russian-oil-waiver-after-pressure-from-countries-dealing-with-iran-war-price-shocks</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-renews-russian-oil-waiver-after-pressure-from-countries-dealing-with-iran-war-price-shocks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.S. lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle accused the government of going easy on Moscow ​as its war on Ukraine grinds on. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:17 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., renews, Russian, oil, waiver, after, pressure, from, countries, dealing, with, Iran, war, price, shocks </media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle accused the government of going easy on Moscow ​as its war on Ukraine grinds on.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Strong quake shakes northern Nagano Prefecture</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/strong-quake-shakes-northern-nagano-prefecture</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/strong-quake-shakes-northern-nagano-prefecture</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There was no tsunami risk associated with the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:16 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Strong, quake, shakes, northern, Nagano, Prefecture</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[There was no tsunami risk associated with the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan seals largest&#45;ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-seals-largest-ever-defense-contract-with-frigate-sale-to-australia</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-seals-largest-ever-defense-contract-with-frigate-sale-to-australia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo will supply Australia with the first three of a planned fleet of 11 new warships in a deal that highlights the progress of Japan&#039;s defense industry over the past decade. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, seals, largest-ever, defense, contract, with, frigate, sale, Australia</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tokyo will supply Australia with the first three of a planned fleet of 11 new warships in a deal that highlights the progress of Japan's defense industry over the past decade.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan&amp;apos;s defense spending to reach 1.9% of GDP this fiscal year</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-defense-spending-to-reach-19-of-gdp-this-fiscal-year</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-defense-spending-to-reach-19-of-gdp-this-fiscal-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defense-related spending in the fiscal year through March 2027 would total ¥10.6 billion, approaching the gold standard 2% of GDP level. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japans, defense, spending, reach, 1.9, GDP, this, fiscal, year</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Defense-related spending in the fiscal year through March 2027 would total ¥10.6 billion, approaching the gold standard 2% of GDP level.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>LDP and JIP remain divided over revision of Constitution&amp;apos;s Article 9</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ldp-and-jip-remain-divided-over-revision-of-constitutions-article-9</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ldp-and-jip-remain-divided-over-revision-of-constitutions-article-9</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Liberal Democratic Party is worried the Japan Innovation Party&#039;s hawkish approach to revising the pacifist clause won&#039;t sit well with the public. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LDP, and, JIP, remain, divided, over, revision, Constitutions, Article</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Liberal Democratic Party is worried the Japan Innovation Party's hawkish approach to revising the pacifist clause won't sit well with the public.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>From Brussels to Tokyo — NATO delegation maps out next cooperation steps with Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/from-brussels-to-tokyo-nato-delegation-maps-out-next-cooperation-steps-with-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/from-brussels-to-tokyo-nato-delegation-maps-out-next-cooperation-steps-with-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Officials say the partnership could act as a force multiplier, combining Japan&#039;s technological prowess with NATO&#039;s operational experience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, Brussels, Tokyo, — NATO, delegation, maps, out, next, cooperation, steps, with, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Officials say the partnership could act as a force multiplier, combining Japan's technological prowess with NATO's operational experience.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Some 77,000 people found dead alone in their homes in 2025</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/some-77000-people-found-dead-alone-in-their-homes-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/some-77000-people-found-dead-alone-in-their-homes-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ People age 65 or older accounted for three-quarters of these cases of solitary deaths. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Some, 77, 000, people, found, dead, alone, their, homes, 2025</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[People age 65 or older accounted for three-quarters of these cases of solitary deaths.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Investigators in Kyoto murder case say suspect&amp;apos;s dashcam footage was deleted</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/investigators-in-kyoto-murder-case-say-suspects-dashcam-footage-was-deleted</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/investigators-in-kyoto-murder-case-say-suspects-dashcam-footage-was-deleted</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Kyoto Prefectural Police believe the 37-year-old suspect, Yūki Adachi, may have deleted the footage to conceal his movements. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Investigators, Kyoto, murder, case, say, suspects, dashcam, footage, was, deleted</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Kyoto Prefectural Police believe the 37-year-old suspect, Yūki Adachi, may have deleted the footage to conceal his movements.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Australia targets 3% defense spending amid drone warfare shift</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/australia-targets-3-defense-spending-amid-drone-warfare-shift</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/australia-targets-3-defense-spending-amid-drone-warfare-shift</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Canberra aims to realize its biggest ever spending increase in peacetime by 2033. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:33:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, targets, defense, spending, amid, drone, warfare, shift</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Canberra aims to realize its biggest ever spending increase in peacetime by 2033.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>10 years after Kumamoto earthquakes, 278 victims remembered</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/10-years-after-kumamoto-earthquakes-278-victims-remembered</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/10-years-after-kumamoto-earthquakes-278-victims-remembered</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ About 250 people, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara and bereaved families, attended the ceremony and prayed for the deceased. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:25:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>years, after, Kumamoto, earthquakes, 278, victims, remembered</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[About 250 people, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara and bereaved families, attended the ceremony and prayed for the deceased.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi joins Time&amp;apos;s list of 100 most influential people</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-joins-times-list-of-100-most-influential-people</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-joins-times-list-of-100-most-influential-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an introduction article, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike wrote that the prime minister had shattered the &quot;iron ceiling&quot; in becoming the nation&#039;s first female prime minister. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, joins, Times, list, 100, most, influential, people</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In an introduction article, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike wrote that the prime minister had shattered the "iron ceiling" in becoming the nation's first female prime minister.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ex&#45;teacher who opened group chat for sharing indecent images gets jail</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ex-teacher-who-opened-group-chat-for-sharing-indecent-images-gets-jail</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ex-teacher-who-opened-group-chat-for-sharing-indecent-images-gets-jail</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Yuji Wada, one of seven teachers who reportedly victimized more than 75 children, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison by the Nagoya District Court. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ex-teacher, who, opened, group, chat, for, sharing, indecent, images, gets, jail</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Yuji Wada, one of seven teachers who reportedly victimized more than 75 children, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison by the Nagoya District Court.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Huge &amp;apos;bathtub ring&amp;apos; may show contours of ancient ocean on Mars</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/huge-bathtub-ring-may-show-contours-of-ancient-ocean-on-mars</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/huge-bathtub-ring-may-show-contours-of-ancient-ocean-on-mars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new study builds on earlier evidence of a bygone Martian ocean including studies identifying features resembling an ancient shoreline. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Huge, bathtub, ring, may, show, contours, ancient, ocean, Mars</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A new study builds on earlier evidence of a bygone Martian ocean including studies identifying features resembling an ancient shoreline.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Shohei Ohtani fans 10 as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/shohei-ohtani-fans-10-as-dodgers-complete-sweep-of-mets</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/shohei-ohtani-fans-10-as-dodgers-complete-sweep-of-mets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ohtani gave up one run, two hits and two ​walks on a rare pitching outing when he was not also used as a hitter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shohei, Ohtani, fans, Dodgers, complete, sweep, Mets</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ohtani gave up one run, two hits and two ​walks on a rare pitching outing when he was not also used as a hitter.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Al Horford carries Warriors to play&#45;in win over Clippers</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/al-horford-carries-warriors-to-play-in-win-over-clippers</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/al-horford-carries-warriors-to-play-in-win-over-clippers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Golden State advances to a sudden-death matchup against the Suns in Phoenix on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Horford, carries, Warriors, play-in, win, over, Clippers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golden State advances to a sudden-death matchup against the Suns in Phoenix on Friday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Xi meets Russian official as leaders flock to China over Middle East war</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/xi-meets-russian-official-as-leaders-flock-to-china-over-middle-east-war</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/xi-meets-russian-official-as-leaders-flock-to-china-over-middle-east-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow could &quot;compensate&quot; for China&#039;s energy shortages as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains choked by the Iran war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:21:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>meets, Russian, official, leaders, flock, China, over, Middle, East, war</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow could "compensate" for China's energy shortages as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains choked by the Iran war.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>‘Nuisance streamer’ Johnny Somali sentenced to six months in prison</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/nuisance-streamer-johnny-somali-sentenced-to-six-months-in-prison</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/nuisance-streamer-johnny-somali-sentenced-to-six-months-in-prison</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 25-year-old American influencer received a prison sentence from a South Korean court for repeated acts of disturbing the public. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:13:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Nuisance, streamer’, Johnny, Somali, sentenced, six, months, prison</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 25-year-old American influencer received a prison sentence from a South Korean court for repeated acts of disturbing the public.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Avdija&amp;apos;s late heroics lift Blazers into playoffs</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/avdijas-late-heroics-lift-blazers-into-playoffs</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/avdijas-late-heroics-lift-blazers-into-playoffs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trail Blazers ended a four-year playoff drought and will open a best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series against the No. 2 seed ​San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:05:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Avdijas, late, heroics, lift, Blazers, into, playoffs</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Trail Blazers ended a four-year playoff drought and will open a best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series against the No. 2 seed ​San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Usyk defends decision to fight kickboxer Verhoeven</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/usyk-defends-decision-to-fight-kickboxer-verhoeven</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/usyk-defends-decision-to-fight-kickboxer-verhoeven</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Oleksandr Usyk, who has not boxed since ‌beating ‌Britain&#039;s Daniel Dubois at London&#039;s Wembley ​Stadium last July, will face Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:05:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Usyk, defends, decision, fight, kickboxer, Verhoeven</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Oleksandr Usyk, who has not boxed since ‌beating ‌Britain's Daniel Dubois at London's Wembley ​Stadium last July, will face Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why Princess Aiko won&amp;apos;t ascend the chrysanthemum throne</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/why-princess-aiko-wont-ascend-the-chrysanthemum-throne</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/why-princess-aiko-wont-ascend-the-chrysanthemum-throne</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The princess has proven to be popular in Japan, but politicians, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, are dragging their feet when it comes to changing the succession law. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Princess, Aiko, wont, ascend, the, chrysanthemum, throne</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The princess has proven to be popular in Japan, but politicians, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, are dragging their feet when it comes to changing the succession law.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Chiyomaru’s next act shines light on sumo’s unsung roles</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/chiyomarus-next-act-shines-light-on-sumos-unsung-roles</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/chiyomarus-next-act-shines-light-on-sumos-unsung-roles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new role as wakamonogashira may bring overdue attention to the little-known veterans who help keep sumo running. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chiyomaru’s, next, act, shines, light, sumo’s, unsung, roles</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A new role as wakamonogashira may bring overdue attention to the little-known veterans who help keep sumo running.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan ends USWNT&amp;apos;s 10&#45;match winning streak</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-ends-uswnts-10-match-winning-streak</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-ends-uswnts-10-match-winning-streak</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Akane Okuma made five saves to become the first goalkeeper to hold the U.S. scoreless since the Americans&#039; ​0-0 friendly draw at England on Nov. 30, 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, ends, USWNTs, 10-match, winning, streak</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Akane Okuma made five saves to become the first goalkeeper to hold the U.S. scoreless since the Americans' ​0-0 friendly draw at England on Nov. 30, 2024.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. announces &amp;apos;major&amp;apos; defense partnership with Indonesia</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-announces-major-defense-partnership-with-indonesia</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-announces-major-defense-partnership-with-indonesia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jakarta said a U.S. proposal to grant American military aircraft access over Indonesian airspace was being &quot;carefully reviewed.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:33:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., announces, major, defense, partnership, with, Indonesia</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jakarta said a U.S. proposal to grant American military aircraft access over Indonesian airspace was being "carefully reviewed."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>From war hero to politics, Zelenskyy’s top aide steps out of the shadows</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/from-war-hero-to-politics-zelenskyys-top-aide-steps-out-of-the-shadows</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/from-war-hero-to-politics-zelenskyys-top-aide-steps-out-of-the-shadows</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The question circulating in Kyiv&#039;s corridors of power and beyond is how far Kyrylo Budanov will go in wielding his new authority as head of the presidential office. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:33:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, war, hero, politics, Zelenskyy’s, top, aide, steps, out, the, shadows</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The question circulating in Kyiv's corridors of power and beyond is how far Kyrylo Budanov will go in wielding his new authority as head of the presidential office.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Chernobyl containment at risk of &amp;apos;catastrophic&amp;apos; collapse, Greenpeace warns</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/chernobyl-containment-at-risk-of-catastrophic-collapse-greenpeace-warns</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/chernobyl-containment-at-risk-of-catastrophic-collapse-greenpeace-warns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kyiv has accused Russia of repeatedly targeting the site during Moscow&#039;s full-scale invasion, including in a strike last year that pierced its modern, outer protective shell. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:17:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chernobyl, containment, risk, catastrophic, collapse, Greenpeace, warns</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kyiv has accused Russia of repeatedly targeting the site during Moscow's full-scale invasion, including in a strike last year that pierced its modern, outer protective shell.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Parliament begins debate on bill to create disaster management agency</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/parliament-begins-debate-on-bill-to-create-disaster-management-agency</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/parliament-begins-debate-on-bill-to-create-disaster-management-agency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The new agency, aimed to be launched this autumn with its headquarters in Tokyo, would serve as the government&#039;s command center for disaster prevention and response. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Parliament, begins, debate, bill, create, disaster, management, agency</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The new agency, aimed to be launched this autumn with its headquarters in Tokyo, would serve as the government's command center for disaster prevention and response.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan to deploy 1,400 troops and missiles to large&#45;scale drills in expanded role</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-deploy-1400-troops-and-missiles-to-large-scale-drills-in-expanded-role</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-deploy-1400-troops-and-missiles-to-large-scale-drills-in-expanded-role</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The scale and diversity of the contingent means that Japan will be the third-largest troop contributor to the biggest-ever iteration of the drills in the Philippines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, deploy, 1, 400, troops, and, missiles, large-scale, drills, expanded, role</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The scale and diversity of the contingent means that Japan will be the third-largest troop contributor to the biggest-ever iteration of the drills in the Philippines.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>North Korea tests cruise and anti&#45;ship missiles from naval destroyer</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-tests-cruise-and-anti-ship-missiles-from-naval-destroyer</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-tests-cruise-and-anti-ship-missiles-from-naval-destroyer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Leader Kim Jong Un observed the ​test alongside senior defense officials and naval commanders, the report said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Korea, tests, cruise, and, anti-ship, missiles, from, naval, destroyer</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Leader Kim Jong Un observed the ​test alongside senior defense officials and naval commanders, the report said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Victims mourned as Kumamoto Prefecture marks 10 years since deadly earthquakes</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/victims-mourned-as-kumamoto-prefecture-marks-10-years-since-deadly-earthquakes</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/victims-mourned-as-kumamoto-prefecture-marks-10-years-since-deadly-earthquakes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The April 2016 quakes claimed the lives of a total of 278 people in Kumamoto and neighboring Oita Prefecture, including deaths from indirect causes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Victims, mourned, Kumamoto, Prefecture, marks, years, since, deadly, earthquakes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The April 2016 quakes claimed the lives of a total of 278 people in Kumamoto and neighboring Oita Prefecture, including deaths from indirect causes.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump’s apocalyptic promise: ‘A whole civilization will die tonight’</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-apocalyptic-promise-a-whole-civilization-will-die-tonight</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-apocalyptic-promise-a-whole-civilization-will-die-tonight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Truman described Hiroshima as &quot;a military base,&quot; a characterization historians have since established as inaccurate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:29:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump’s, apocalyptic, promise:, ‘A, whole, civilization, will, die, tonight’</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Truman described Hiroshima as "a military base," a characterization historians have since established as inaccurate.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump’s blockade of Iran ports risks dangerous escalation cycle</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-blockade-of-iran-ports-risks-dangerous-escalation-cycle</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-blockade-of-iran-ports-risks-dangerous-escalation-cycle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While the U.S. is capable of enforcing a blockade, it would entail substantial costs and risks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump’s, blockade, Iran, ports, risks, dangerous, escalation, cycle</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[While the U.S. is capable of enforcing a blockade, it would entail substantial costs and risks.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>End of the Orban era: The party is just starting for Hungarians</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/end-of-the-orban-era-the-party-is-just-starting-for-hungarians</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/end-of-the-orban-era-the-party-is-just-starting-for-hungarians</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Many in their 20s described the feeling of seeing Orban ousted akin to their parents&#039; experience of 1989 and the fall of the Communist dictatorship. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>End, the, Orban, era:, The, party, just, starting, for, Hungarians</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many in their 20s described the feeling of seeing Orban ousted akin to their parents' experience of 1989 and the fall of the Communist dictatorship.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/peru-election-marred-by-delays-as-conservatives-lead-early-count</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/peru-election-marred-by-delays-as-conservatives-lead-early-count</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Early official results showed former congresswoman Keiko Fujimori narrowly in the lead, closely followed by right-wing former ​Lima mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Peru, election, marred, delays, conservatives, lead, early, count</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Early official results showed former congresswoman Keiko Fujimori narrowly in the lead, closely followed by right-wing former ​Lima mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘terrible’ for foreign policy and ‘weak’ on crime</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-attacks-pope-leo-calling-him-terrible-for-foreign-policy-and-weak-on-crime</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-attacks-pope-leo-calling-him-terrible-for-foreign-policy-and-weak-on-crime</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ‌The U.S.-born pontiff has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S. president&#039;s foreign and immigration policies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, attacks, Pope, Leo, calling, him, ‘terrible’, for, foreign, policy, and, ‘weak’, crime</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[‌The U.S.-born pontiff has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S. president's foreign and immigration policies.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McIlroy falters, shares Masters lead with surging Young</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/mcilroy-falters-shares-masters-lead-with-surging-young</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/mcilroy-falters-shares-masters-lead-with-surging-young</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A five-time major winner, McIlroy hopes to match Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back winners of the green jacket. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:25:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>McIlroy, falters, shares, Masters, lead, with, surging, Young</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A five-time major winner, McIlroy hopes to match Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back winners of the green jacket.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi seeks one&#45;year timeline for constitutional amendment proposal</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-seeks-one-year-timeline-for-constitutional-amendment-proposal</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-seeks-one-year-timeline-for-constitutional-amendment-proposal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The prime minister also stressed the significance of her administration&#039;s fiscal policy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:25:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, seeks, one-year, timeline, for, constitutional, amendment, proposal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The prime minister also stressed the significance of her administration's fiscal policy.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China says to boost Taiwan exchanges as opposition leader ends visit</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-says-to-boost-taiwan-exchanges-as-opposition-leader-ends-visit</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-says-to-boost-taiwan-exchanges-as-opposition-leader-ends-visit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Beijing cut off high-level contact with Taipei after the 2016 victory of the Democratic Progressive Party, which remains in power and rejects Beijing&#039;s territorial claims. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, says, boost, Taiwan, exchanges, opposition, leader, ends, visit</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Beijing cut off high-level contact with Taipei after the 2016 victory of the Democratic Progressive Party, which remains in power and rejects Beijing's territorial claims.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi seeks 1&#45;year timeline for constitutional amendment proposal</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-seeks-1-year-timeline-for-constitutional-amendment-proposal</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-seeks-1-year-timeline-for-constitutional-amendment-proposal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The prime minister also stressed the significance of her administration&#039;s fiscal policy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, seeks, 1-year, timeline, for, constitutional, amendment, proposal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The prime minister also stressed the significance of her administration's fiscal policy.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, U.S.</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hungarians-vote-in-landmark-election-closely-watched-by-eu-russia-us</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hungarians-vote-in-landmark-election-closely-watched-by-eu-russia-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Orban has carved out a model of an &quot;illiberal democracy&quot; seen as a blueprint by Trump&#039;s MAGA movement and its admirers in Europe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hungarians, vote, landmark, election, closely, watched, EU, Russia, U.S.</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Orban has carved out a model of an "illiberal democracy" seen as a blueprint by Trump's MAGA movement and its admirers in Europe.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to U.S. to mark 250th birthday</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-gifts-250-cherry-trees-to-us-to-mark-250th-birthday</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-gifts-250-cherry-trees-to-us-to-mark-250th-birthday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ About 3,000 cherry trees donated in 1912 by Tokyo line the Potomac River in Washington. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:53:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, gifts, 250, cherry, trees, U.S., mark, 250th, birthday</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[About 3,000 cherry trees donated in 1912 by Tokyo line the Potomac River in Washington.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Woman arrested after two stabbed at Tokyo hotel</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/woman-arrested-after-two-stabbed-at-tokyo-hotel</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/woman-arrested-after-two-stabbed-at-tokyo-hotel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One victim sustained injuries to her right eye and both shoulders that are expected to require about two weeks of treatment, while the other suffered minor injuries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:13:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Woman, arrested, after, two, stabbed, Tokyo, hotel</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[One victim sustained injuries to her right eye and both shoulders that are expected to require about two weeks of treatment, while the other suffered minor injuries.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Howl at the moon&amp;apos;: NASA&amp;apos;s bid to boost space enthusiasm</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/howl-at-the-moon-nasas-bid-to-boost-space-enthusiasm</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/howl-at-the-moon-nasas-bid-to-boost-space-enthusiasm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From social media posts clipped from livestreamed events with the astronauts to an extraordinary portfolio of photos, viewers caught an eyeful of Artemis II. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Howl, the, moon:, NASAs, bid, boost, space, enthusiasm</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[From social media posts clipped from livestreamed events with the astronauts to an extraordinary portfolio of photos, viewers caught an eyeful of Artemis II.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. and Iran set for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon and sanctions</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-and-iran-set-for-peace-talks-but-doubts-emerge-over-lebanon-and-sanctions</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-and-iran-set-for-peace-talks-but-doubts-emerge-over-lebanon-and-sanctions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened to complicate negotiations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., and, Iran, set, for, peace, talks, but, doubts, emerge, over, Lebanon, and, sanctions</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened to complicate negotiations.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/artemis-ii-lunar-mission-draws-flood-of-conspiracy-theories</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/artemis-ii-lunar-mission-draws-flood-of-conspiracy-theories</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hashtags such as &quot;fake space&quot; and &quot;fake NASA&quot; have gained traction online since NASA&#039;s lunar fly-by sent astronauts farther from Earth than any human before. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Artemis, lunar, mission, draws, flood, conspiracy, theories</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hashtags such as "fake space" and "fake NASA" have gained traction online since NASA's lunar fly-by sent astronauts farther from Earth than any human before.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>South Korea president clashes with Israel on rights and disinformation claims</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/south-korea-president-clashes-with-israel-on-rights-and-disinformation-claims</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/south-korea-president-clashes-with-israel-on-rights-and-disinformation-claims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday accused Israel of failing to &quot;reflect&quot; on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel decried him for amplifying social media &quot;disinformation.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South, Korea, president, clashes, with, Israel, rights, and, disinformation, claims</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday accused Israel of failing to "reflect" on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel decried him for amplifying social media "disinformation."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Man arrested for throwing Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO&amp;apos;s home</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/man-arrested-for-throwing-molotov-cocktail-at-openai-ceos-home</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/man-arrested-for-throwing-molotov-cocktail-at-openai-ceos-home</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ San Francisco police arrested a man on Friday for throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. No one was injured. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, arrested, for, throwing, Molotov, cocktail, OpenAI, CEOs, home</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[San Francisco police arrested a man on Friday for throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. No one was injured.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi confirms release of more oil reserves next month</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-confirms-release-of-more-oil-reserves-next-month</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-confirms-release-of-more-oil-reserves-next-month</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan began tapping its stockpiles, the world&#039;s largest, in March as the government looked to temper a spike in prices caused by the hit to supply from the Middle East war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:01:17 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, confirms, release, more, oil, reserves, next, month</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan began tapping its stockpiles, the world's largest, in March as the government looked to temper a spike in prices caused by the hit to supply from the Middle East war.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How the Islamabad Accord allowed Trump to save face in Iran</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/how-the-islamabad-accord-allowed-trump-to-save-face-in-iran</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/how-the-islamabad-accord-allowed-trump-to-save-face-in-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amid this geopolitical turbulence, an unexpected diplomatic initiative emerged, surprising many Western observers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:01:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, the, Islamabad, Accord, allowed, Trump, save, face, Iran</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Amid this geopolitical turbulence, an unexpected diplomatic initiative emerged, surprising many Western observers.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japanese researchers look at 800&#45;year&#45;old books and trees for signs of extreme solar events</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japanese-researchers-look-at-800-year-old-books-and-trees-for-signs-of-extreme-solar-events</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japanese-researchers-look-at-800-year-old-books-and-trees-for-signs-of-extreme-solar-events</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan has a wealth of old literature that provides scientists with clues on past climate events. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:01:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japanese, researchers, look, 800-year-old, books, and, trees, for, signs, extreme, solar, events</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan has a wealth of old literature that provides scientists with clues on past climate events.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tyson Fury focused on task at hand despite allure of potential fight with Anthony Joshua</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tyson-fury-focused-on-task-at-hand-despite-allure-of-potential-fight-with-anthony-joshua</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/tyson-fury-focused-on-task-at-hand-despite-allure-of-potential-fight-with-anthony-joshua</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fury faces Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov and is also looking toward a potential fight with Anthony Joshua. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tyson, Fury, focused, task, hand, despite, allure, potential, fight, with, Anthony, Joshua</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Fury faces Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov and is also looking toward a potential fight with Anthony Joshua.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader he has ‘full confidence’ in two sides uniting</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/xi-tells-taiwan-opposition-leader-he-has-full-confidence-in-two-sides-uniting</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/xi-tells-taiwan-opposition-leader-he-has-full-confidence-in-two-sides-uniting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chinese leader Xi Jinping&#039;s talks in Beijing with Cheng Li-wun, the head of Taiwan&#039;s main opposition Kuomintang, was the first such meeting in nearly a decade. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>tells, Taiwan, opposition, leader, has, ‘full, confidence’, two, sides, uniting</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chinese leader Xi Jinping's talks in Beijing with Cheng Li-wun, the head of Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang, was the first such meeting in nearly a decade.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hokkaido returns rifle to hunter after court set aside revocation of his license</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hokkaido-returns-rifle-to-hunter-after-court-set-aside-revocation-of-his-license</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hokkaido-returns-rifle-to-hunter-after-court-set-aside-revocation-of-his-license</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The hunter had his license revoked on the grounds that he could have damaged nearby structures when he shot a brown bear in 2018 at the request of the Sunagawa city government. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:53:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hokkaido, returns, rifle, hunter, after, court, set, aside, revocation, his, license</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The hunter had his license revoked on the grounds that he could have damaged nearby structures when he shot a brown bear in 2018 at the request of the Sunagawa city government.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Police launch handbook so victims don&amp;apos;t have to repeatedly recount crimes</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/police-launch-handbook-so-victims-dont-have-to-repeatedly-recount-crimes</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/police-launch-handbook-so-victims-dont-have-to-repeatedly-recount-crimes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The introduction of the handbook was included in the fifth basic plan for supporting crime victims and their families, which was adopted at a Cabinet meeting last month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:37:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Police, launch, handbook, victims, dont, have, repeatedly, recount, crimes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The introduction of the handbook was included in the fifth basic plan for supporting crime victims and their families, which was adopted at a Cabinet meeting last month.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Anxiety rises in Tokyo as uncertainties hang over fragile Iran war truce</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/anxiety-rises-in-tokyo-as-uncertainties-hang-over-fragile-iran-war-truce</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/anxiety-rises-in-tokyo-as-uncertainties-hang-over-fragile-iran-war-truce</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan, eight other countries and the EU have said they &quot;will contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,&quot; but it is unclear exactly what this could mean. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:29:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anxiety, rises, Tokyo, uncertainties, hang, over, fragile, Iran, war, truce</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan, eight other countries and the EU have said they "will contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," but it is unclear exactly what this could mean.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>As world focuses on Strait of Hormuz, North Korea tests raft of new weapons</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/as-world-focuses-on-strait-of-hormuz-north-korea-tests-raft-of-new-weapons</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/as-world-focuses-on-strait-of-hormuz-north-korea-tests-raft-of-new-weapons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The weapons tests came ahead of a visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the North from Thursday, his first trip to the neighboring country in more than six years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>world, focuses, Strait, Hormuz, North, Korea, tests, raft, new, weapons</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The weapons tests came ahead of a visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the North from Thursday, his first trip to the neighboring country in more than six years.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Military service draws men in Thailand amid economic malaise</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/military-service-draws-men-in-thailand-amid-economic-malaise</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/military-service-draws-men-in-thailand-amid-economic-malaise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Voluntary enlistment in the Southeast Asian nation has climbed steadily over the past five years due to economic, rather than patriotic, reasons. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Military, service, draws, men, Thailand, amid, economic, malaise</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Voluntary enlistment in the Southeast Asian nation has climbed steadily over the past five years due to economic, rather than patriotic, reasons.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Regional cooperation on oil stocks and supplies could offer Japan more stability</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/regional-cooperation-on-oil-stocks-and-supplies-could-offer-japan-more-stability</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/regional-cooperation-on-oil-stocks-and-supplies-could-offer-japan-more-stability</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Agreements with Asian countries on communal stockpiling and reciprocal supply arrangements may help ease future disruptions to supply and price stability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Regional, cooperation, oil, stocks, and, supplies, could, offer, Japan, more, stability</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Agreements with Asian countries on communal stockpiling and reciprocal supply arrangements may help ease future disruptions to supply and price stability.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lindsey Vonn looks back on Milano Cortina Games with &amp;apos;no regrets&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/lindsey-vonn-looks-back-on-milano-cortina-games-with-no-regrets</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/lindsey-vonn-looks-back-on-milano-cortina-games-with-no-regrets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vonn told ESPN in an interview on Tuesday that despite the catastrophic end to her Olympics and the possible end of her career, she would &quot;do it all again&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lindsey, Vonn, looks, back, Milano, Cortina, Games, with, no, regrets</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Vonn told ESPN in an interview on Tuesday that despite the catastrophic end to her Olympics and the possible end of her career, she would "do it all again".]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan, Australia eye joint missile and drone production amid U.S. stockpile concerns</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-australia-eye-joint-missile-and-drone-production-amid-us-stockpile-concerns</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-australia-eye-joint-missile-and-drone-production-amid-us-stockpile-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said the shifting geostrategic environment is driving the quasi-allies to rethink how they cooperate on arms production. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:57:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, Australia, eye, joint, missile, and, drone, production, amid, U.S., stockpile, concerns</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said the shifting geostrategic environment is driving the quasi-allies to rethink how they cooperate on arms production.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>As Trump pressures NATO, Europeans question the deference shown by its leader</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/as-trump-pressures-nato-europeans-question-the-deference-shown-by-its-leader</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/as-trump-pressures-nato-europeans-question-the-deference-shown-by-its-leader</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite the NATO chief&#039;s ability to connect with the U.S. president, Washington has cut aid to Ukraine, boosted Russia&#039;s finances and sent economies reeling with his war on Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:49:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, pressures, NATO, Europeans, question, the, deference, shown, its, leader</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite the NATO chief's ability to connect with the U.S. president, Washington has cut aid to Ukraine, boosted Russia's finances and sent economies reeling with his war on Iran.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump agrees to two&#45;week ceasefire with Iran with reopening of Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-agrees-to-two-week-ceasefire-with-iran-with-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-agrees-to-two-week-ceasefire-with-iran-with-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.S. President Donald Trump claimed &quot;complete victory&quot; with the deal, but questions about its durability remained. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:41:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, agrees, two-week, ceasefire, with, Iran, with, reopening, Strait, Hormuz</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump claimed "complete victory" with the deal, but questions about its durability remained.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NATO says Europe and Canada spent 20% more on defense in 2025</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/nato-says-europe-and-canada-spent-20-more-on-defense-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/nato-says-europe-and-canada-spent-20-more-on-defense-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The spending boom reflects a shift within NATO, as U.S. President Donald Trump has questioned his country&#039;s role and badgered others to expand their own military capabilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:33:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The spending boom reflects a shift within NATO, as U.S. President Donald Trump has questioned his country's role and badgered others to expand their own military capabilities.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan aims to boost number of female troops as SDF struggles to enlist</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-aims-to-boost-number-of-female-troops-as-sdf-struggles-to-enlist</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-aims-to-boost-number-of-female-troops-as-sdf-struggles-to-enlist</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Under a new target set this year, women should account for 13% of SDF members by March 2036, up from 9% currently, the Defense Ministry said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:33:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Under a new target set this year, women should account for 13% of SDF members by March 2036, up from 9% currently, the Defense Ministry said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Police arrest five more alleged members of Philippines&#45;based Japan crime ring</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/police-arrest-five-more-alleged-members-of-philippines-based-japan-crime-ring</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/police-arrest-five-more-alleged-members-of-philippines-based-japan-crime-ring</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest arrests have brought the total number of apprehended members and people with ties to the group to 14. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:17:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Police, arrest, five, more, alleged, members, Philippines-based, Japan, crime, ring</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The latest arrests have brought the total number of apprehended members and people with ties to the group to 14.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Less than 20% of patients in Japan interested in new Alzheimer’s drugs received one</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/less-than-20-of-patients-in-japan-interested-in-new-alzheimers-drugs-received-one</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/less-than-20-of-patients-in-japan-interested-in-new-alzheimers-drugs-received-one</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Many were ineligible or decided against taking the medications due to potential side effects and the high cost, a study has found. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:09:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Less, than, 20, patients, Japan, interested, new, Alzheimer’s, drugs, received, one</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many were ineligible or decided against taking the medications due to potential side effects and the high cost, a study has found.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan to fine repeat violators of personal info law</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-fine-repeat-violators-of-personal-info-law</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-fine-repeat-violators-of-personal-info-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government hopes the move will have a deterrent effect by making clear to businesses that violations could incur economic penalties. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, fine, repeat, violators, personal, info, law</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The government hopes the move will have a deterrent effect by making clear to businesses that violations could incur economic penalties.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Braves&amp;apos; Lopez and Angels&amp;apos; Soler ejected after fight</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/braves-lopez-and-angels-soler-ejected-after-fight</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/braves-lopez-and-angels-soler-ejected-after-fight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Braves manager Walt Weiss ended up tackling Jorge Soler on the first ‌base line to help break up the fracas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Braves, Lopez, and, Angels, Soler, ejected, after, fight</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Braves manager Walt Weiss ended up tackling Jorge Soler on the first ‌base line to help break up the fracas.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the U.S.?</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/how-did-pakistan-broker-a-temporary-truce-between-iran-and-the-us</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/how-did-pakistan-broker-a-temporary-truce-between-iran-and-the-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, did, Pakistan, broker, temporary, truce, between, Iran, and, the, U.S.</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Pakistani man arrested on suspicion of smuggling 270kg of stimulants into Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/pakistani-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-smuggling-270kg-of-stimulants-into-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/pakistani-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-smuggling-270kg-of-stimulants-into-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 53-year-old Pakistani used-car dealer has been detained with five others for alleged smuggling the drugs, worth about ¥14.3 billion, from the United Arab Emirates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:53:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pakistani, man, arrested, suspicion, smuggling, 270kg, stimulants, into, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 53-year-old Pakistani used-car dealer has been detained with five others for alleged smuggling the drugs, worth about ¥14.3 billion, from the United Arab Emirates.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-defiant-as-deadline-looms-for-trump-threat-to-infrastructure</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-defiant-as-deadline-looms-for-trump-threat-to-infrastructure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by talks ​on a broader peace deal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:37:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, defiant, deadline, looms, for, Trump, threat, infrastructure</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by talks ​on a broader peace deal.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Police scour Kyoto mountains in ongoing search for missing 11&#45;year&#45;old boy</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/police-scour-kyoto-mountains-in-ongoing-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/police-scour-kyoto-mountains-in-ongoing-search-for-missing-11-year-old-boy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The elementary school sixth grader went missing on the morning of March 23, according to prefectural police. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:29:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Police, scour, Kyoto, mountains, ongoing, search, for, missing, 11-year-old, boy</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The elementary school sixth grader went missing on the morning of March 23, according to prefectural police.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Internal University of Tokyo probe finds at least 21 cases of ethics violations</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/internal-university-of-tokyo-probe-finds-at-least-21-cases-of-ethics-violations</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/internal-university-of-tokyo-probe-finds-at-least-21-cases-of-ethics-violations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The results of the investigation comes after a series of bribery scandals involving faculty members at the institution were revealed last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:21:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Internal, University, Tokyo, probe, finds, least, cases, ethics, violations</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The results of the investigation comes after a series of bribery scandals involving faculty members at the institution were revealed last year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Russian satellite imagery used by Iran to target U.S. forces, Ukraine reports</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/russian-satellite-imagery-used-by-iran-to-target-us-forces-ukraine-reports</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/russian-satellite-imagery-used-by-iran-to-target-us-forces-ukraine-reports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Military bases and headquarters were targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles and drones within days of being surveyed by Russian satellites, the assessment says. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:05:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Russian, satellite, imagery, used, Iran, target, U.S., forces, Ukraine, reports</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Military bases and headquarters were targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles and drones within days of being surveyed by Russian satellites, the assessment says.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Taiwan&amp;apos;s Lin takes bronze at Asian championships in competitive return</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/taiwans-lin-takes-bronze-at-asian-championships-in-competitive-return</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/taiwans-lin-takes-bronze-at-asian-championships-in-competitive-return</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lin opted not to compete in ​the world championships last year after governing ‌body World ‌Boxing announced that women boxers would ​have to undergo mandatory sex testing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Taiwans, Lin, takes, bronze, Asian, championships, competitive, return</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lin opted not to compete in ​the world championships last year after governing ‌body World ‌Boxing announced that women boxers would ​have to undergo mandatory sex testing.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cubs expect to activate Seiya Suzuki on Friday</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/cubs-expect-to-activate-seiya-suzuki-on-friday</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/cubs-expect-to-activate-seiya-suzuki-on-friday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Suzuki ​has not played for the ‌Cubs ‌this season because of ​a sprained knee ligament that happened as he played for Team Japan ⁠in the World Baseball Classic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cubs, expect, activate, Seiya, Suzuki, Friday</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Suzuki ​has not played for the ‌Cubs ‌this season because of ​a sprained knee ligament that happened as he played for Team Japan ⁠in the World Baseball Classic.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Emperor and his family visit 2011 disaster memorial in Fukushima</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/emperor-and-his-family-visit-2011-disaster-memorial-in-fukushima</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/emperor-and-his-family-visit-2011-disaster-memorial-in-fukushima</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The imperial couple and their daughter arrived in Fukushima Prefecture on Monday on a trip to inspect reconstruction efforts following the March 2011 disaster. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emperor, and, his, family, visit, 2011, disaster, memorial, Fukushima</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The imperial couple and their daughter arrived in Fukushima Prefecture on Monday on a trip to inspect reconstruction efforts following the March 2011 disaster.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any U.S.&#45;Iran deal</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/uae-says-the-use-of-hormuz-must-be-guaranteed-in-any-us-iran-deal</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/uae-says-the-use-of-hormuz-must-be-guaranteed-in-any-us-iran-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ About ​a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas supplies normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz per day, but Iran has reduced ​traffic, triggering a ‌global energy crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:17:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UAE, says, the, use, Hormuz, must, guaranteed, any, U.S.-Iran, deal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[About ​a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas supplies normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz per day, but Iran has reduced ​traffic, triggering a ‌global energy crisis.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan&#45;owned tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-owned-tanker-crosses-strait-of-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-owned-tanker-crosses-strait-of-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran has effectively closed the strait, a critical route for global crude oil and gas, leading to fuel shortages and soaring energy prices across the globe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan-owned, tanker, crosses, Strait, Hormuz</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Iran has effectively closed the strait, a critical route for global crude oil and gas, leading to fuel shortages and soaring energy prices across the globe.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Liverpool&amp;apos;s Virgil Van Dijk apologizes for performance against Man City</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/liverpools-virgil-van-dijk-apologizes-for-performance-against-man-city</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/liverpools-virgil-van-dijk-apologizes-for-performance-against-man-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Liverpool&#039;s limp surrender sparked a mass exodus of its 8,000 fans well before the final whistle. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Liverpools, Virgil, Van, Dijk, apologizes, for, performance, against, Man, City</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool's limp surrender sparked a mass exodus of its 8,000 fans well before the final whistle.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>America’s big personalities are shrinking its greatness</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/americas-big-personalities-are-shrinking-its-greatness</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/americas-big-personalities-are-shrinking-its-greatness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new generation wearied of managerialism, partly because memories of the bad old days faded and partly because managerialism, like all regimes, became self-indulgent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>America’s, big, personalities, are, shrinking, its, greatness</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A new generation wearied of managerialism, partly because memories of the bad old days faded and partly because managerialism, like all regimes, became self-indulgent.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Testosterone isn’t a magic cure&#45;all for middle age</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/testosterone-isnt-a-magic-cure-all-for-middle-age</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/testosterone-isnt-a-magic-cure-all-for-middle-age</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The reality is that there is currently no FDA-approved testosterone product for women. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Testosterone, isn’t, magic, cure-all, for, middle, age</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The reality is that there is currently no FDA-approved testosterone product for women.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for U.S. talks, Seoul says</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-distancing-itself-from-iran-to-leave-door-open-for-us-talks-seoul-says</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-distancing-itself-from-iran-to-leave-door-open-for-us-talks-seoul-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Seoul&#039;s spy agency said Pyongyang had ‌not sent ‌weapons or aid to Tehran, while carefully managing its public messaging since the war&#039;s start. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Korea, distancing, itself, from, Iran, leave, door, open, for, U.S., talks, Seoul, says</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Seoul's spy agency said Pyongyang had ‌not sent ‌weapons or aid to Tehran, while carefully managing its public messaging since the war's start.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan should lead efforts toward U.S.&#45;Iran ceasefire</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-should-lead-efforts-toward-us-iran-ceasefire</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-should-lead-efforts-toward-us-iran-ceasefire</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan should take a proactive role in realizing an early ceasefire over military conflicts between the U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran by boosting multilateral cooperation, Jitsuro Terashima, chairman of the Japan Research Institute, has said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:21:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, should, lead, efforts, toward, U.S.-Iran, ceasefire</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan should take a proactive role in realizing an early ceasefire over military conflicts between the U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran by boosting multilateral cooperation, Jitsuro Terashima, chairman of the Japan Research Institute, has said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump’s victory rhetoric undercut by downed U.S. jet in Iran war</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-victory-rhetoric-undercut-by-downed-us-jet-in-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-victory-rhetoric-undercut-by-downed-us-jet-in-iran-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The downing of a U.S. aircraft has pierced the aura of invincibility Donald Trump has sought to project. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump’s, victory, rhetoric, undercut, downed, U.S., jet, Iran, war</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The downing of a U.S. aircraft has pierced the aura of invincibility Donald Trump has sought to project.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi’s path from crisis manager to ‘champion’ builder</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichis-path-from-crisis-manager-to-champion-builder</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichis-path-from-crisis-manager-to-champion-builder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite steady leadership amid global risks, Prime Minister Takaichi lacks decisive economic vision, leaving questions about whether she will seize the narrow window for reform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi’s, path, from, crisis, manager, ‘champion’, builder</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite steady leadership amid global risks, Prime Minister Takaichi lacks decisive economic vision, leaving questions about whether she will seize the narrow window for reform.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. rescues airman as Trump and Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-rescues-airman-as-trump-and-israel-pressure-iran-ahead-of-deadline</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-rescues-airman-as-trump-and-israel-pressure-iran-ahead-of-deadline</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The dramatic extraction resolved a crisis for U.S. President Donald Trump with the war on Iran in its sixth week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., rescues, airman, Trump, and, Israel, pressure, Iran, ahead, deadline</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The dramatic extraction resolved a crisis for U.S. President Donald Trump with the war on Iran in its sixth week.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Panel blasts University of Tokyo over corruption scandals</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/panel-blasts-university-of-tokyo-over-corruption-scandals</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/panel-blasts-university-of-tokyo-over-corruption-scandals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The report listed issues found in the university&#039;s response to two scandals involving a professor of the university and a doctor of its hospital. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:41:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Panel, blasts, University, Tokyo, over, corruption, scandals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The report listed issues found in the university's response to two scandals involving a professor of the university and a doctor of its hospital.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>AI is rewiring the world&amp;apos;s most prolific film industry</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ai-is-rewiring-the-worlds-most-prolific-film-industry</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ai-is-rewiring-the-worlds-most-prolific-film-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ India produces the most movies of any country, but shifting audience habits are squeezing production budgets and studios are responding by tapping AI. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:17:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>rewiring, the, worlds, most, prolific, film, industry</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[India produces the most movies of any country, but shifting audience habits are squeezing production budgets and studios are responding by tapping AI.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scientists find evidence for theorized gargantuan star explosions</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/scientists-find-evidence-for-theorized-gargantuan-star-explosions</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/scientists-find-evidence-for-theorized-gargantuan-star-explosions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Scientists since the 1960s have theorized the existence of ultra-powerful supernovas, and have now come up with evidence for them — albeit indirect. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Scientists, find, evidence, for, theorized, gargantuan, star, explosions</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Scientists since the 1960s have theorized the existence of ultra-powerful supernovas, and have now come up with evidence for them — albeit indirect.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>58 tortillas, five hot sauces and one toilet: life aboard spacecraft Orion</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/58-tortillas-five-hot-sauces-and-one-toilet-life-aboard-spacecraft-orion</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/58-tortillas-five-hot-sauces-and-one-toilet-life-aboard-spacecraft-orion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ They&#039;re sipping smoothies, snapping phone pics, dealing with crashed email and fixing broken toilets — astronauts, they&#039;re just like us. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>tortillas, five, hot, sauces, and, one, toilet:, life, aboard, spacecraft, Orion</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[They're sipping smoothies, snapping phone pics, dealing with crashed email and fixing broken toilets — astronauts, they're just like us.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan to subsidize costs to seize salaries and assets for child support</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-subsidize-costs-to-seize-salaries-and-assets-for-child-support</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-subsidize-costs-to-seize-salaries-and-assets-for-child-support</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The subsidy system was created in line with the revised Civil Code, which entered into force Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, subsidize, costs, seize, salaries, and, assets, for, child, support</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The subsidy system was created in line with the revised Civil Code, which entered into force Wednesday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Culture clash spelt shock end for Japan women&amp;apos;s first foreign coach</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/culture-clash-spelt-shock-end-for-japan-womens-first-foreign-coach</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/culture-clash-spelt-shock-end-for-japan-womens-first-foreign-coach</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Greenlander Nielsen took a rampant Nadeshiko Japan to their third Asian title in four tournaments last month, but was let go shortly after. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Culture, clash, spelt, shock, end, for, Japan, womens, first, foreign, coach</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Greenlander Nielsen took a rampant Nadeshiko Japan to their third Asian title in four tournaments last month, but was let go shortly after.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Artemis astronauts more than halfway to moon, putting Earth in rearview</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/artemis-astronauts-more-than-halfway-to-moon-putting-earth-in-rearview</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/artemis-astronauts-more-than-halfway-to-moon-putting-earth-in-rearview</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NASA&#039;s online dashboard showed Saturday that the Orion spacecraft was more than 229,000 kilometers from Earth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Artemis, astronauts, more, than, halfway, moon, putting, Earth, rearview</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[NASA's online dashboard showed Saturday that the Orion spacecraft was more than 229,000 kilometers from Earth.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Honda needs a big pivot, and maybe a partner, after big EV&#45;related losses</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/honda-needs-a-big-pivot-and-maybe-a-partner-after-big-ev-related-losses</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/honda-needs-a-big-pivot-and-maybe-a-partner-after-big-ev-related-losses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brand power and a solid reputation will help as it undertakes an overhaul, with a likely shift toward hybrids. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:53:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Honda, needs, big, pivot, and, maybe, partner, after, big, EV-related, losses</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Brand power and a solid reputation will help as it undertakes an overhaul, with a likely shift toward hybrids.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tohoku University and SoftBank to develop disaster prevention AI tech</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tohoku-university-and-softbank-to-develop-disaster-prevention-ai-tech</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/tohoku-university-and-softbank-to-develop-disaster-prevention-ai-tech</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The joint project aims to use generative artificial intelligence to pass on memories and lessons from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:37:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tohoku, University, and, SoftBank, develop, disaster, prevention, tech</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The joint project aims to use generative artificial intelligence to pass on memories and lessons from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Scam sites for popular stickers on the rise amid shortage</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/scam-sites-for-popular-stickers-on-the-rise-amid-shortage</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/scam-sites-for-popular-stickers-on-the-rise-amid-shortage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As many as 532 fraudulent websites posing as sellers of the viral Bonbon Drop stickers have been detected so far. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:21:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Scam, sites, for, popular, stickers, the, rise, amid, shortage</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[As many as 532 fraudulent websites posing as sellers of the viral Bonbon Drop stickers have been detected so far.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Phil Mickelson to miss Masters due to &amp;apos;personal health matter&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/phil-mickelson-to-miss-masters-due-to-personal-health-matter</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/phil-mickelson-to-miss-masters-due-to-personal-health-matter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 55-year-old American, who plays on the LIV Golf tour, won the Masters in 2004, 2006 and 2010 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Phil, Mickelson, miss, Masters, due, personal, health, matter</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 55-year-old American, who plays on the LIV Golf tour, won the Masters in 2004, 2006 and 2010]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Nadeshiko Japan and Australia challenge AFC equal pay after Women&amp;apos;s Asian Cup</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/nadeshiko-japan-and-australia-challenge-afc-equal-pay-after-womens-asian-cup</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/nadeshiko-japan-and-australia-challenge-afc-equal-pay-after-womens-asian-cup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The two teams accused the governing body of &quot;ignoring&quot; previous requests. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nadeshiko, Japan, and, Australia, challenge, AFC, equal, pay, after, Womens, Asian, Cup</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The two teams accused the governing body of "ignoring" previous requests.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan to step up its fight against money laundering by scammers</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-step-up-its-fight-against-money-laundering-by-scammers</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-step-up-its-fight-against-money-laundering-by-scammers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The change will allow police to open online bank accounts under fictitious names for scammers to then use so police can track the flow of money. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, step, its, fight, against, money, laundering, scammers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The change will allow police to open online bank accounts under fictitious names for scammers to then use so police can track the flow of money.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump&amp;apos;s anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-anger-over-iran-thrusts-nato-into-fresh-crisis</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-anger-over-iran-thrusts-nato-into-fresh-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Angered that European countries have not sent their navies to open the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump declared he is considering withdrawing from the alliance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:05:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trumps, anger, over, Iran, thrusts, NATO, into, fresh, crisis</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Angered that European countries have not sent their navies to open the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump declared he is considering withdrawing from the alliance.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan eases timeline for creating nuclear plant anti&#45;terrorism facilities</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-eases-timeline-for-creating-nuclear-plant-anti-terrorism-facilities</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-eases-timeline-for-creating-nuclear-plant-anti-terrorism-facilities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Out of the 12 reactors across the nation for which anti-terrorism facilities have been completed, only one met the deadline. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:41:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, eases, timeline, for, creating, nuclear, plant, anti-terrorism, facilities</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Out of the 12 reactors across the nation for which anti-terrorism facilities have been completed, only one met the deadline.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hopes-dim-for-swift-end-to-iran-war-after-trump-speech</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hopes-dim-for-swift-end-to-iran-war-after-trump-speech</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, offering no concrete timeline for ending a conflict that has sparked global energy supply chaos. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:09:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hopes, dim, for, swift, end, Iran, war, after, Trump, speech</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, offering no concrete timeline for ending a conflict that has sparked global energy supply chaos.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/australia-hits-gambling-advertising-advocates-say-not-hard-enough</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/australia-hits-gambling-advertising-advocates-say-not-hard-enough</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government&#039;s attempt to appease public health concerns are falling short of measures recommended ​by its own inquiry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:01:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, hits, gambling, advertising, advocates, say, not, hard, enough</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The government's attempt to appease public health concerns are falling short of measures recommended ​by its own inquiry.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan&amp;apos;s police agency to promote reform to tackle more specialized, global crime</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-police-agency-to-promote-reform-to-tackle-more-specialized-global-crime</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-police-agency-to-promote-reform-to-tackle-more-specialized-global-crime</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The guidelines call for equipment and personnel to be shared across police departments and for a review of the division of roles between headquarters and stations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:01:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japans, police, agency, promote, reform, tackle, more, specialized, global, crime</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The guidelines call for equipment and personnel to be shared across police departments and for a review of the division of roles between headquarters and stations.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Arne Slot hoping Mohamed Salah ends Liverpool tenure on high note</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/arne-slot-hoping-mohamed-salah-ends-liverpool-tenure-on-high-note</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/arne-slot-hoping-mohamed-salah-ends-liverpool-tenure-on-high-note</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Salah announced last week he will leave the English champion at the end of the season after nine years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Arne, Slot, hoping, Mohamed, Salah, ends, Liverpool, tenure, high, note</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Salah announced last week he will leave the English champion at the end of the season after nine years.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ukraine wants IOC to examine &amp;apos;neutral&amp;apos; status of Russian athletes</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ukraine-wants-ioc-to-examine-neutral-status-of-russian-athletes</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ukraine-wants-ioc-to-examine-neutral-status-of-russian-athletes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The IOC allowed a limited number of athletes from Russia and Belarus ​to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2026 ‌Milano Cortina Winter ‌Games with no flags or anthems. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ukraine, wants, IOC, examine, neutral, status, Russian, athletes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The IOC allowed a limited number of athletes from Russia and Belarus ​to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2026 ‌Milano Cortina Winter ‌Games with no flags or anthems.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rams receiver Puka Nacua checks into rehab center</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/rams-receiver-puka-nacua-checks-into-rehab-center</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/rams-receiver-puka-nacua-checks-into-rehab-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Rams star &quot;voluntarily entered a private facility to focus on his health, personal growth, and overall development,&quot; lawyer Levi McCathern said in a statement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rams, receiver, Puka, Nacua, checks, into, rehab, center</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rams star "voluntarily entered a private facility to focus on his health, personal growth, and overall development," lawyer Levi McCathern said in a statement.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Russian women decry therapy plan to get them to have children</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/russian-women-decry-therapy-plan-to-get-them-to-have-children</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/russian-women-decry-therapy-plan-to-get-them-to-have-children</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Russia is in the midst of a demographic crisis, with fertility rates at 1.4 children per woman. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:53:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Russian, women, decry, therapy, plan, get, them, have, children</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Russia is in the midst of a demographic crisis, with fertility rates at 1.4 children per woman.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Smiles, not stoicism, at new tournament for retired sumo stars</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/smiles-not-stoicism-at-new-tournament-for-retired-sumo-stars</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/smiles-not-stoicism-at-new-tournament-for-retired-sumo-stars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new tournament for former sumo wrestlers promises a far more relaxed atmosphere than the sport usually allows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:21:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Smiles, not, stoicism, new, tournament, for, retired, sumo, stars</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A new tournament for former sumo wrestlers promises a far more relaxed atmosphere than the sport usually allows.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>In Japan, strong state&#45;led certification key to boosting organic food uptake</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/in-japan-strong-state-led-certification-key-to-boosting-organic-food-uptake</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/in-japan-strong-state-led-certification-key-to-boosting-organic-food-uptake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japanese and U.K. researchers have found that having a transparent government-certified system may help encourage more people to buy organic food products. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:13:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, strong, state-led, certification, key, boosting, organic, food, uptake</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japanese and U.K. researchers have found that having a transparent government-certified system may help encourage more people to buy organic food products.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>LDP, JIP agree to drop special ward requirement for secondary capital</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ldp-jip-agree-to-drop-special-ward-requirement-for-secondary-capital</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ldp-jip-agree-to-drop-special-ward-requirement-for-secondary-capital</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The move opens up the role to prefectures other than just Osaka. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LDP, JIP, agree, drop, special, ward, requirement, for, secondary, capital</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The move opens up the role to prefectures other than just Osaka.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Renewables grew to almost 50% of global electricity capacity in 2025</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/renewables-grew-to-almost-50-of-global-electricity-capacity-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/renewables-grew-to-almost-50-of-global-electricity-capacity-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The growth was led by a leap ​in solar capacity, which grew by ⁠511 gigawatts in 2025 to 2,392 GW. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Social media platforms differ in transparency on defamation and AI issues</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/social-media-platforms-differ-in-transparency-on-defamation-and-ai-issues</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/social-media-platforms-differ-in-transparency-on-defamation-and-ai-issues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A survey made the findings a year after the enforcement of the information distribution platform law, aimed at tackling the spread of illegal and harmful online content. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Social, media, platforms, differ, transparency, defamation, and, issues</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A survey made the findings a year after the enforcement of the information distribution platform law, aimed at tackling the spread of illegal and harmful online content.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sony expands support for women pursuing science and engineering careers</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/sony-expands-support-for-women-pursuing-science-and-engineering-careers</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/sony-expands-support-for-women-pursuing-science-and-engineering-careers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The company is hoping to share the excitement of discovering new knowledge and the appeal of applying it in real-world careers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sony, expands, support, for, women, pursuing, science, and, engineering, careers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The company is hoping to share the excitement of discovering new knowledge and the appeal of applying it in real-world careers.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>South Korea praised Japan&amp;apos;s 1995 war statement, records show</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/south-korea-praised-japans-1995-war-statement-records-show</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/south-korea-praised-japans-1995-war-statement-records-show</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The statement expressed Japan&#039;s remorse and apology over its past colonial rule in Asia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South, Korea, praised, Japans, 1995, war, statement, records, show</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The statement expressed Japan's remorse and apology over its past colonial rule in Asia.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The KGB’s successor is expanding its power in Putin’s Russia</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/the-kgbs-successor-is-expanding-its-power-in-putins-russia</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/the-kgbs-successor-is-expanding-its-power-in-putins-russia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Russia’s main security agency is expanding its sweeping surveillance powers, deepening the state’s reach into economic and social life to suppress any risk of dissent to President Vladimir Putin. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:41:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, KGB’s, successor, expanding, its, power, Putin’s, Russia</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Russia’s main security agency is expanding its sweeping surveillance powers, deepening the state’s reach into economic and social life to suppress any risk of dissent to President Vladimir Putin.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cool cat Coulis waiting for a second lucky break</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/cool-cat-coulis-waiting-for-a-second-lucky-break</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/cool-cat-coulis-waiting-for-a-second-lucky-break</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Adopted 13 years ago, this senior cat is smooth and elegant, just like his namesake. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:41:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cool, cat, Coulis, waiting, for, second, lucky, break</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Adopted 13 years ago, this senior cat is smooth and elegant, just like his namesake.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/what-the-middle-east-war-means-for-chinas-ties-with-iran</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/what-the-middle-east-war-means-for-chinas-ties-with-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China and Iran&#039;s relationship is transactional despite them sometimes being considered as part of a broader anti-Western group — alongside Russia and North Korea. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:41:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, the, Middle, East, war, means, for, China’s, ties, with, Iran</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[China and Iran's relationship is transactional despite them sometimes being considered as part of a broader anti-Western group — alongside Russia and North Korea.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan rolls out new joint custody system</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-rolls-out-new-joint-custody-system</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-rolls-out-new-joint-custody-system</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The change ends the country&#039;s long-standing sole custody framework, under which only one parent could retain parental rights following a divorce. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:09:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, rolls, out, new, joint, custody, system</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The change ends the country's long-standing sole custody framework, under which only one parent could retain parental rights following a divorce.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Iran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz tighter than ever after first month of war</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/irans-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-tighter-than-ever-after-first-month-of-war</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/irans-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-tighter-than-ever-after-first-month-of-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved an exceptionally effective asymmetric weapon in Iran&#039;s fight against two of the world&#039;s most powerful countries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:01:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran’s, grip, Strait, Hormuz, tighter, than, ever, after, first, month, war</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved an exceptionally effective asymmetric weapon in Iran's fight against two of the world's most powerful countries.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Pakistan&amp;apos;s foreign minister to visit China as outlook for Mideast war uncertain</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/pakistans-foreign-minister-to-visit-china-as-outlook-for-mideast-war-uncertain</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/pakistans-foreign-minister-to-visit-china-as-outlook-for-mideast-war-uncertain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pakistan has emerged as a key player in seeking to broker peace in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:01:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pakistans, foreign, minister, visit, China, outlook, for, Mideast, war, uncertain</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pakistan has emerged as a key player in seeking to broker peace in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan to broaden nursery access through expanded child aid program</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-broaden-nursery-access-through-expanded-child-aid-program</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-broaden-nursery-access-through-expanded-child-aid-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The program will be funded by a child-rearing support fund, with fees collected on top of public medical insurance premiums from all households. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, broaden, nursery, access, through, expanded, child, aid, program</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The program will be funded by a child-rearing support fund, with fees collected on top of public medical insurance premiums from all households.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The deliberate brilliance of Yoshinobu Yamamoto</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/the-deliberate-brilliance-of-yoshinobu-yamamoto</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/the-deliberate-brilliance-of-yoshinobu-yamamoto</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Baseball analyst PitchingNinja sees Yamamoto as a master of detail, whose smooth mechanics and inventive training have helped fuel his rise in MLB. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, deliberate, brilliance, Yoshinobu, Yamamoto</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Baseball analyst PitchingNinja sees Yamamoto as a master of detail, whose smooth mechanics and inventive training have helped fuel his rise in MLB.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>At Japan&#45;Indonesia summit, energy security takes center stage amid war in Middle East</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/at-japan-indonesia-summit-energy-security-takes-center-stage-amid-war-in-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/at-japan-indonesia-summit-energy-security-takes-center-stage-amid-war-in-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The two Asian nations&#039; leaders on Tuesday pledged to coordinate closely on this issue, as oil and gas prices soar due to the ongoing war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan-Indonesia, summit, energy, security, takes, center, stage, amid, war, Middle, East</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The two Asian nations' leaders on Tuesday pledged to coordinate closely on this issue, as oil and gas prices soar due to the ongoing war.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>One man, his dog, and ChatGPT: Australia&amp;apos;s AI vaccine saga</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/one-man-his-dog-and-chatgpt-australias-ai-vaccine-saga</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/one-man-his-dog-and-chatgpt-australias-ai-vaccine-saga</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian Paul Conyngham used artificial intelligence to design a personalized experimental treatment for his sick dog and find top scientists to administer it. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:53:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>One, man, his, dog, and, ChatGPT:, Australias, vaccine, saga</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Australian Paul Conyngham used artificial intelligence to design a personalized experimental treatment for his sick dog and find top scientists to administer it.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>ADHD medication in short supply in Japan as demand soars</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/adhd-medication-in-short-supply-in-japan-as-demand-soars</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/adhd-medication-in-short-supply-in-japan-as-demand-soars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Some clinics have stopped prescribing stimulant Concerta to new patients or limiting doses for longtime patients due to limited stock. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:21:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ADHD, medication, short, supply, Japan, demand, soars</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Some clinics have stopped prescribing stimulant Concerta to new patients or limiting doses for longtime patients due to limited stock.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Donald Trump’s Suez moment</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/donald-trumps-suez-moment</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/donald-trumps-suez-moment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The British-French Suez blunder at least was mercifully brief; it humiliated both countries and shattered their international ambitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:05:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Donald, Trump’s, Suez, moment</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The British-French Suez blunder at least was mercifully brief; it humiliated both countries and shattered their international ambitions.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why are Chinese flights to North Korea resuming now?</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/why-are-chinese-flights-to-north-korea-resuming-now</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/why-are-chinese-flights-to-north-korea-resuming-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Before both countries closed their borders due to COVID-19, North Korea received an estimated 300,000 foreign visitors in 2019, 90% of them Chinese. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, are, Chinese, flights, North, Korea, resuming, now</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Before both countries closed their borders due to COVID-19, North Korea received an estimated 300,000 foreign visitors in 2019, 90% of them Chinese.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Lower House passes emergency ¥8.56 trillion stopgap budget</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/lower-house-passes-emergency-856-trillion-stopgap-budget</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/lower-house-passes-emergency-856-trillion-stopgap-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lawmakers across party lines were forced to resort to the temporary measure for the first time in 11 years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lower, House, passes, emergency, ¥8.56, trillion, stopgap, budget</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lawmakers across party lines were forced to resort to the temporary measure for the first time in 11 years.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Decoding ‘Trump&#45;Speak’— a guide for Japan’s leaders</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/decoding-trump-speak-a-guide-for-japans-leaders</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/decoding-trump-speak-a-guide-for-japans-leaders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the challenge of dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump is not about language or translation. The real difficulty lies in interpreting a presidential communication style that departs sharply from the postwar norms of diplomacy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Decoding, ‘Trump-Speak’—, guide, for, Japan’s, leaders</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the challenge of dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump is not about language or translation. The real difficulty lies in interpreting a presidential communication style that departs sharply from the postwar norms of diplomacy.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Thai PM readies new Cabinet as energy crisis threatens growth</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/thai-pm-readies-new-cabinet-as-energy-crisis-threatens-growth</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/thai-pm-readies-new-cabinet-as-energy-crisis-threatens-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A list of 35 ministers is being submitted for royal endorsement following background checks on the nominees by various agencies, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thai, readies, new, Cabinet, energy, crisis, threatens, growth</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A list of 35 ministers is being submitted for royal endorsement following background checks on the nominees by various agencies, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Yemen&amp;apos;s Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, as U.S. Marines arrive in region</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/yemens-houthis-enter-iran-war-with-attacks-on-israel-as-us-marines-arrive-in-region</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/yemens-houthis-enter-iran-war-with-attacks-on-israel-as-us-marines-arrive-in-region</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen&#039;s Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:49:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Yemens, Houthis, enter, Iran, war, with, attacks, Israel, U.S., Marines, arrive, region</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The risk of an expanded Iran war grew as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Mercedes&amp;apos; Antonelli wins Japanese Grand Prix to take lead</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/mercedes-antonelli-wins-japanese-grand-prix-to-take-lead</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/mercedes-antonelli-wins-japanese-grand-prix-to-take-lead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kimi Antonelli took advantage of a mid-race safety car to leapfrog into the lead after a dreadful start from pole position at Suzuka. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:41:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mercedes, Antonelli, wins, Japanese, Grand, Prix, take, lead</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli took advantage of a mid-race safety car to leapfrog into the lead after a dreadful start from pole position at Suzuka.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sabalenka sinks Gauff to win second straight Miami Open title</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/sabalenka-sinks-gauff-to-win-second-straight-miami-open-title</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/sabalenka-sinks-gauff-to-win-second-straight-miami-open-title</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It was Coco Gauff&#039;s first career defeat in a hardcourt final. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:17:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sabalenka, sinks, Gauff, win, second, straight, Miami, Open, title</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[It was Coco Gauff's first career defeat in a hardcourt final.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cherry blossoms are now in full bloom in Tokyo</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/cherry-blossoms-are-now-in-full-bloom-in-tokyo</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/cherry-blossoms-are-now-in-full-bloom-in-tokyo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Japan Meteorological Agency&#039;s announcement came three days earlier than average and two days earlier than last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:09:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cherry, blossoms, are, now, full, bloom, Tokyo</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Japan Meteorological Agency's announcement came three days earlier than average and two days earlier than last year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tokyo police search SDF base over Chinese Embassy trespassing</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tokyo-police-search-sdf-base-over-chinese-embassy-trespassing</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/tokyo-police-search-sdf-base-over-chinese-embassy-trespassing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SDF member Kodai Murata was arrested Thursday after entering the premises of the Chinese Embassy alone and seeking to meet the Chinese ambassador. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tokyo, police, search, SDF, base, over, Chinese, Embassy, trespassing</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[SDF member Kodai Murata was arrested Thursday after entering the premises of the Chinese Embassy alone and seeking to meet the Chinese ambassador.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>In first, Japan to send ‘combat’ troops to major military drills in Philippines</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/in-first-japan-to-send-combat-troops-to-major-military-drills-in-philippines</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/in-first-japan-to-send-combat-troops-to-major-military-drills-in-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Self-Defense Forces personnel will take part in the annual Balikatan military exercises, setting a new milestone in regional security cooperation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>first, Japan, send, ‘combat’, troops, major, military, drills, Philippines</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Self-Defense Forces personnel will take part in the annual Balikatan military exercises, setting a new milestone in regional security cooperation.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan to establish new Defense Ministry office to bolster Pacific defenses</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-establish-new-defense-ministry-office-to-bolster-pacific-defenses</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-establish-new-defense-ministry-office-to-bolster-pacific-defenses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ministry will launch the office next month to tackle the challenge of how best to defend Japan&#039;s vulnerable eastern flank, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, establish, new, Defense, Ministry, office, bolster, Pacific, defenses</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The ministry will launch the office next month to tackle the challenge of how best to defend Japan's vulnerable eastern flank, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/one-month-into-iran-war-only-hard-choices-for-trump</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/one-month-into-iran-war-only-hard-choices-for-trump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The main question is whether Trump will wind down or ramp up a war with Iran, one that has ignited the worst global energy supply shock in history. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>One, month, into, Iran, war, only, hard, choices, for, Trump</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The main question is whether Trump will wind down or ramp up a war with Iran, one that has ignited the worst global energy supply shock in history.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan to promote research and development for dual&#45;use technology</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-promote-research-and-development-for-dual-use-technology</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-promote-research-and-development-for-dual-use-technology</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The policy direction reflects the fact that various countries are advancing the military application of advanced technologies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, promote, research, and, development, for, dual-use, technology</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The policy direction reflects the fact that various countries are advancing the military application of advanced technologies.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China demands more than just regret from Japan after embassy break&#45;in</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-demands-more-than-just-regret-from-japan-after-embassy-break-in</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-demands-more-than-just-regret-from-japan-after-embassy-break-in</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Japanese ‌side has not discussed the ​details of the incident, Lin Jian, spokesperson at the foreign ministry, told a regular news conference. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, demands, more, than, just, regret, from, Japan, after, embassy, break-in</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Japanese ‌side has not discussed the ​details of the incident, Lin Jian, spokesperson at the foreign ministry, told a regular news conference.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kaori Sakamoto ends career with fourth world championship</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/kaori-sakamoto-ends-career-with-fourth-world-championship</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/kaori-sakamoto-ends-career-with-fourth-world-championship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mone Chiba took silver behind Sakamoto, while Belgium&#039;s Nina Pinzarrone earned bronze. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:05:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kaori, Sakamoto, ends, career, with, fourth, world, championship</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mone Chiba took silver behind Sakamoto, while Belgium's Nina Pinzarrone earned bronze.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan&amp;apos;s tally of specified skilled workers hits record 390,296</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-tally-of-specified-skilled-workers-hits-record-390296</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-tally-of-specified-skilled-workers-hits-record-390296</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The program was introduced in 2019 to expand the acceptance of foreign workers amid domestic labor shortages. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:49:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japans, tally, specified, skilled, workers, hits, record, 390, 296</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The program was introduced in 2019 to expand the acceptance of foreign workers amid domestic labor shortages.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Satellite observations offer insight into a tsunami&amp;apos;s early stages</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/satellite-observations-offer-insight-into-a-tsunamis-early-stages</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/satellite-observations-offer-insight-into-a-tsunamis-early-stages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The researchers said the findings may help improve understanding of future tsunamis and earthquakes at subduction zones. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:01:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Satellite, observations, offer, insight, into, tsunamis, early, stages</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The researchers said the findings may help improve understanding of future tsunamis and earthquakes at subduction zones.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Sabalenka sails past Rybakina to set up Miami Open final against Gauff</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/sabalenka-sails-past-rybakina-to-set-up-miami-open-final-against-gauff</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/sabalenka-sails-past-rybakina-to-set-up-miami-open-final-against-gauff</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sabalenka took full advantage of a series of errors ‌from ‌Rybakina to win the opening set, and the ​four-time Grand Slam champion then raced ahead 4-0 in the second. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:01:17 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sabalenka, sails, past, Rybakina, set, Miami, Open, final, against, Gauff</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sabalenka took full advantage of a series of errors ‌from ‌Rybakina to win the opening set, and the ​four-time Grand Slam champion then raced ahead 4-0 in the second.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Welcome to &amp;apos;New Russia&amp;apos;: How the Kremlin is remaking occupied Ukraine</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/welcome-to-new-russia-how-the-kremlin-is-remaking-occupied-ukraine</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/welcome-to-new-russia-how-the-kremlin-is-remaking-occupied-ukraine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Moscow is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into an aggressive, yearslong buildout of transport and trade infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:01:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Welcome, New, Russia:, How, the, Kremlin, remaking, occupied, Ukraine</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Moscow is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into an aggressive, yearslong buildout of transport and trade infrastructure.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>MSDF destroyer becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missiles</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/msdf-destroyer-becomes-japans-first-ship-capable-of-firing-tomahawk-missiles</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/msdf-destroyer-becomes-japans-first-ship-capable-of-firing-tomahawk-missiles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With a range of 1,600 kilometers, the weapons will allow the vessels to put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:01:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MSDF, destroyer, becomes, Japan’s, first, ship, capable, firing, Tomahawk, missiles</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[With a range of 1,600 kilometers, the weapons will allow the vessels to put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ukraine struggles to find more NATO donors to pay for U.S. weapons</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ukraine-struggles-to-find-more-nato-donors-to-pay-for-us-weapons</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ukraine-struggles-to-find-more-nato-donors-to-pay-for-us-weapons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Currently, a small handful of countries are paying for the bulk of the weapons, and the U.K. is the only contributor that has recently joined the fold. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ukraine, struggles, find, more, NATO, donors, pay, for, U.S., weapons</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Currently, a small handful of countries are paying for the bulk of the weapons, and the U.K. is the only contributor that has recently joined the fold.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Myanmar’s rebuild stutters year after deadly quake</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/myanmars-rebuild-stutters-year-after-deadly-quake</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/myanmars-rebuild-stutters-year-after-deadly-quake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 3,800 people were killed when the 7.7-magnitude tremor struck last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:37:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Myanmar’s, rebuild, stutters, year, after, deadly, quake</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[More than 3,800 people were killed when the 7.7-magnitude tremor struck last year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S.&#45;Israeli war on Iran pushes consumers to reconsider fossil fuel alternatives</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-israeli-war-on-iran-pushes-consumers-to-reconsider-fossil-fuel-alternatives</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-israeli-war-on-iran-pushes-consumers-to-reconsider-fossil-fuel-alternatives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers are responding to one of the largest disruptions in global oil markets by embracing low-carbon technologies that promise lower bills. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:29:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S.-Israeli, war, Iran, pushes, consumers, reconsider, fossil, fuel, alternatives</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Consumers are responding to one of the largest disruptions in global oil markets by embracing low-carbon technologies that promise lower bills.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan top court to issue unified ruling on same&#45;sex marriage</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-top-court-to-issue-unified-ruling-on-same-sex-marriage</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-top-court-to-issue-unified-ruling-on-same-sex-marriage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Grand Bench, consisting of the Supreme Court&#039;s 15 justices, is expected to give its ruling as early as next year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:21:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, top, court, issue, unified, ruling, same-sex, marriage</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Grand Bench, consisting of the Supreme Court's 15 justices, is expected to give its ruling as early as next year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan’s change of China’s description is not a &amp;apos;significant shift&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-change-of-chinas-description-is-not-a-significant-shift</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-change-of-chinas-description-is-not-a-significant-shift</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo&#039;s adjusted phrasing is likely more a reflection of both long-standing policy trends and a response to recent flare-ups. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:28 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan’s, change, China’s, description, not, significant, shift</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tokyo's adjusted phrasing is likely more a reflection of both long-standing policy trends and a response to recent flare-ups.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Maduro case to test U.S. narcoterrorism law with limited trial success</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/maduro-case-to-test-us-narcoterrorism-law-with-limited-trial-success</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/maduro-case-to-test-us-narcoterrorism-law-with-limited-trial-success</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2006 statute at issue has produced just four trial convictions, a review of federal court records shows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:26 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maduro, case, test, U.S., narcoterrorism, law, with, limited, trial, success</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2006 statute at issue has produced just four trial convictions, a review of federal court records shows.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hezbollah rejects truce talks as Israel presses Lebanon strikes</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hezbollah-rejects-truce-talks-as-israel-presses-lebanon-strikes</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hezbollah-rejects-truce-talks-as-israel-presses-lebanon-strikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Iran-backed group&#039;s chief said such negotiations with Israel would amount to &quot;surrender.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:24 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hezbollah, rejects, truce, talks, Israel, presses, Lebanon, strikes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Iran-backed group's chief said such negotiations with Israel would amount to "surrender."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Taiwan says next U.S. arms purchase is on track after guarantee</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/taiwan-says-next-us-arms-purchase-is-on-track-after-guarantee</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/taiwan-says-next-us-arms-purchase-is-on-track-after-guarantee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The development comes as as the U.S. and Chinese leaders prepare to ‌meet in ‌May. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:22 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Taiwan, says, next, U.S., arms, purchase, track, after, guarantee</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The development comes as as the U.S. and Chinese leaders prepare to ‌meet in ‌May.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tobacco and corporate tax hikes to help finance defense expansion</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tobacco-and-corporate-tax-hikes-to-help-finance-defense-expansion</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/tobacco-and-corporate-tax-hikes-to-help-finance-defense-expansion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The new taxes are being introduced as the government is looking to secure over ¥9 trillion in defense spending for the 2026 fiscal year, reaching 2% of GDP. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:20 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tobacco, and, corporate, tax, hikes, help, finance, defense, expansion</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The new taxes are being introduced as the government is looking to secure over ¥9 trillion in defense spending for the 2026 fiscal year, reaching 2% of GDP.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kirishima clinches return to &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;ōzeki&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; rank</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/kirishima-clinches-return-to-ozeki-rank</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/kirishima-clinches-return-to-ozeki-rank</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hampered by a neck injury, Kirishima was demoted after competing in the ōzeki rank for six tournaments from the July tournament in 2023. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:57:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kirishima, clinches, return, iōzekii, rank</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hampered by a neck injury, Kirishima was demoted after competing in the ōzeki rank for six tournaments from the July tournament in 2023.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Failure to secure Red Sea shipping casts shadow over Strait of Hormuz plan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/failure-to-secure-red-sea-shipping-casts-shadow-over-strait-of-hormuz-plan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/failure-to-secure-red-sea-shipping-casts-shadow-over-strait-of-hormuz-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Absent the strait&#039;s reopening, shortages will become more acute, ‌threatening higher ‌costs for energy, food and numerous other products worldwide. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:49:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Failure, secure, Red, Sea, shipping, casts, shadow, over, Strait, Hormuz, plan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Absent the strait's reopening, shortages will become more acute, ‌threatening higher ‌costs for energy, food and numerous other products worldwide.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Former Tokyo police officer found guilty of leak to sex scout group</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/former-tokyo-police-officer-found-guilty-of-leak-to-sex-scout-group</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/former-tokyo-police-officer-found-guilty-of-leak-to-sex-scout-group</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the trial, defendant Daisuke Jinbo, formerly of the organized crime division at the Metropolitan Police Department, said he acted out of desperation due to harassment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:33:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Former, Tokyo, police, officer, found, guilty, leak, sex, scout, group</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In the trial, defendant Daisuke Jinbo, formerly of the organized crime division at the Metropolitan Police Department, said he acted out of desperation due to harassment.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi asks IEA chief to prepare additional &amp;apos;coordinated release&amp;apos; of oil</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-asks-iea-chief-to-prepare-additional-coordinated-release-of-oil</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-asks-iea-chief-to-prepare-additional-coordinated-release-of-oil</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The head of the International Energy Agency has said he is &quot;ready to move forward&quot; with an additional release of oil reserves &quot;if and when necessary.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:25:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, asks, IEA, chief, prepare, additional, coordinated, release, oil</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The head of the International Energy Agency has said he is "ready to move forward" with an additional release of oil reserves "if and when necessary."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Research team confirms safety of Alzheimer&amp;apos;s drug Lecanemab</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/research-team-confirms-safety-of-alzheimers-drug-lecanemab</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/research-team-confirms-safety-of-alzheimers-drug-lecanemab</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The research team examined data on the health status of 2,672 patients 28 weeks after the start of the treatment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Research, team, confirms, safety, Alzheimers, drug, Lecanemab</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The research team examined data on the health status of 2,672 patients 28 weeks after the start of the treatment.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Philippines declares emergency as energy supplies run short</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/philippines-declares-emergency-as-energy-supplies-run-short</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/philippines-declares-emergency-as-energy-supplies-run-short</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is an &quot;imminent danger of a critically low energy supply,&quot; Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an executive order late Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, declares, emergency, energy, supplies, run, short</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[There is an "imminent danger of a critically low energy supply," Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an executive order late Tuesday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tokyo police launch website detailing anonymous criminal groups</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tokyo-police-launch-website-detailing-anonymous-criminal-groups</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/tokyo-police-launch-website-detailing-anonymous-criminal-groups</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The website outlines details of the latest fraud methods and presents accounts of people who took on illegal jobs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tokyo, police, launch, website, detailing, anonymous, criminal, groups</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The website outlines details of the latest fraud methods and presents accounts of people who took on illegal jobs.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>High school textbooks to teach various aspects of generative AI</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/high-school-textbooks-to-teach-various-aspects-of-generative-ai</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/high-school-textbooks-to-teach-various-aspects-of-generative-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A total of 220 textbooks for 11 subjects have passed the second round of screenings conducted under the current curriculum guidelines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>High, school, textbooks, teach, various, aspects, generative</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A total of 220 textbooks for 11 subjects have passed the second round of screenings conducted under the current curriculum guidelines.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to &amp;apos;non&#45;hostile&amp;apos; oil vessels</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-sends-peace-plan-as-iran-opens-to-non-hostile-oil-vessels</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-sends-peace-plan-as-iran-opens-to-non-hostile-oil-vessels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The tentative signs of a diplomatic solution came despite new violence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, sends, peace, plan, Iran, opens, non-hostile, oil, vessels</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The tentative signs of a diplomatic solution came despite new violence.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Moses Moody leads Warriors past Mavs in OT but exits injured</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/moses-moody-leads-warriors-past-mavs-in-ot-but-exits-injured</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/moses-moody-leads-warriors-past-mavs-in-ot-but-exits-injured</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The fifth-year forward, who had missed the previous 10 straight ⁠games, had his left knee crumble beneath him ​as he attempted to elevate to the hoop. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:37:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Moses, Moody, leads, Warriors, past, Mavs, but, exits, injured</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The fifth-year forward, who had missed the previous 10 straight ⁠games, had his left knee crumble beneath him ​as he attempted to elevate to the hoop.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cherry blossom haiku and art by Japanese and U.S. children on show in Washington</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/cherry-blossom-haiku-and-art-by-japanese-and-us-children-on-show-in-washington</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/cherry-blossom-haiku-and-art-by-japanese-and-us-children-on-show-in-washington</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The exhibition marks Japan&#039;s gifting of 250 cherry blossom trees to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States&#039; founding this year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:05:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cherry, blossom, haiku, and, art, Japanese, and, U.S., children, show, Washington</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The exhibition marks Japan's gifting of 250 cherry blossom trees to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding this year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Spring reawakens concerns over bear encounters in Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/spring-reawakens-concerns-over-bear-encounters-in-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/spring-reawakens-concerns-over-bear-encounters-in-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Experts say that a good harvest of bear staple foods such as acorns and nuts could determine whether the number of reported bear sightings ultimately rise or fall. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spring, reawakens, concerns, over, bear, encounters, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Experts say that a good harvest of bear staple foods such as acorns and nuts could determine whether the number of reported bear sightings ultimately rise or fall.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China is mapping the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with the U.S.</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-is-mapping-the-ocean-floor-as-it-prepares-for-submarine-warfare-with-the-us</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-is-mapping-the-ocean-floor-as-it-prepares-for-submarine-warfare-with-the-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Beijing has been monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, mapping, the, ocean, floor, prepares, for, submarine, warfare, with, the, U.S.</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Beijing has been monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan again denies U.S. official’s claim Takaichi pledged to send MSDF to Mideast</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-again-denies-us-officials-claim-takaichi-pledged-to-send-msdf-to-mideast</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-again-denies-us-officials-claim-takaichi-pledged-to-send-msdf-to-mideast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan&#039;s defense minister denied the claim by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had committed to sending vessels to the region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, again, denies, U.S., official’s, claim, Takaichi, pledged, send, MSDF, Mideast</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan's defense minister denied the claim by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had committed to sending vessels to the region.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Mt. Tsukuba area seeks to carve new future for its historic granite</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/mt-tsukuba-area-seeks-to-carve-new-future-for-its-historic-granite</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/mt-tsukuba-area-seeks-to-carve-new-future-for-its-historic-granite</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Around Mount Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture lies a major and historic quarrying area. The Tsukuba massif granite of the Mt. Tsukuba Area Geopark was certified by the International Union of Geological Sciences in 2024 as one of the first 55 IUGS Heritage Stones — natural stones that have been acknowledged not only for their geological value, but also for their use in significant architecture and monuments, making them integral aspects of human culture.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mt., Tsukuba, area, seeks, carve, new, future, for, its, historic, granite</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Around Mount Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture lies a major and historic quarrying area. The Tsukuba massif granite of the Mt. Tsukuba Area Geopark was certified by the International Union of Geological Sciences in 2024 as one of the first 55 IUGS Heritage Stones — natural stones that have been acknowledged not only for their geological value, but also for their use in significant architecture and monuments, making them integral aspects of human culture. ]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hiroshima Castle keep closes, ending 68&#45;year run</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hiroshima-castle-keep-closes-ending-68-year-run</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hiroshima-castle-keep-closes-ending-68-year-run</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The city is considering rebuilding the keep in wood and plans to decide on a development approach in five or more years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:49:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hiroshima, Castle, keep, closes, ending, 68-year, run</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The city is considering rebuilding the keep in wood and plans to decide on a development approach in five or more years.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Staff absences soar at some U.S. airports as ICE agents prepare to screen travelers</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/staff-absences-soar-at-some-us-airports-as-ice-agents-prepare-to-screen-travelers</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/staff-absences-soar-at-some-us-airports-as-ice-agents-prepare-to-screen-travelers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Over a third of Transportation Security Administration staff at major U.S. airports were absent amid a partial shutdown, with immigration enforcement agents set to fill in. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:33:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Staff, absences, soar, some, U.S., airports, ICE, agents, prepare, screen, travelers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Over a third of Transportation Security Administration staff at major U.S. airports were absent amid a partial shutdown, with immigration enforcement agents set to fill in.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Indonesia says no to $1B fee for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ seat</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/indonesia-says-no-to-1b-fee-for-trumps-board-of-peace-seat</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/indonesia-says-no-to-1b-fee-for-trumps-board-of-peace-seat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jakarta had only committed peacekeeping troops for the initiative, the country&#039;s president said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:17:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indonesia, says, 1B, fee, for, Trump’s, ‘Board, Peace’, seat</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jakarta had only committed peacekeeping troops for the initiative, the country's president said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan’s residency debate risks turning integration into exclusion</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-residency-debate-risks-turning-integration-into-exclusion</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-residency-debate-risks-turning-integration-into-exclusion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What was once a predictable path toward long-term stability could become a precarious process subject to continuous state evaluation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:01:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan’s, residency, debate, risks, turning, integration, into, exclusion</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[What was once a predictable path toward long-term stability could become a precarious process subject to continuous state evaluation.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Germany’s leader is failing his ‘last shot’ mission</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/germanys-leader-is-failing-his-last-shot-mission</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/germanys-leader-is-failing-his-last-shot-mission</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ But it turns out timid and noncommittal politics don&#039;t win elections either. Recent surveys all point the same way: Germans want change. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Germany’s, leader, failing, his, ‘last, shot’, mission</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[But it turns out timid and noncommittal politics don't win elections either. Recent surveys all point the same way: Germans want change.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kirishima’s Emperor’s Cup likely seals dramatic return to &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;ōzeki&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/kirishimas-emperors-cup-likely-seals-dramatic-return-to-ozeki</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/kirishimas-emperors-cup-likely-seals-dramatic-return-to-ozeki</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Osaka championship could prove pivotal for Kirishima, restoring his place among sumo&#039;s top ranks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kirishima’s, Emperor’s, Cup, likely, seals, dramatic, return, iōzekii</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Osaka championship could prove pivotal for Kirishima, restoring his place among sumo's top ranks.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Bollywood is no match for India’s new wave cinema</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/bollywood-is-no-match-for-indias-new-wave-cinema</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/bollywood-is-no-match-for-indias-new-wave-cinema</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This is the new, multilingual Bollywood, and its main offering is fresh stories, set in new cinematic universes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bollywood, match, for, India’s, new, wave, cinema</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the new, multilingual Bollywood, and its main offering is fresh stories, set in new cinematic universes.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi weathers Trump, but China challenges linger</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-weathers-trump-but-china-challenges-linger</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-weathers-trump-but-china-challenges-linger</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured what appeared to be an endorsement of her approach to the Sino-Japanese relationship. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, weathers, Trump, but, China, challenges, linger</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured what appeared to be an endorsement of her approach to the Sino-Japanese relationship.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump is showing Beijing how to seize Taiwan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-is-showing-beijing-how-to-seize-taiwan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-is-showing-beijing-how-to-seize-taiwan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Great powers study each other closely, observing the strategies used, the resistance met, and the outcomes realized. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:37:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, showing, Beijing, how, seize, Taiwan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Great powers study each other closely, observing the strategies used, the resistance met, and the outcomes realized.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Naomi Osaka weighs clay court season and motherhood &amp;apos;dilemma&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/naomi-osaka-weighs-clay-court-season-and-motherhood-dilemma</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/naomi-osaka-weighs-clay-court-season-and-motherhood-dilemma</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Osaka returned to the tour in 2024 ‌after ‌a 15-month break following the birth of ​her daughter and reached the U.S. Open semifinals last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:13:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Naomi, Osaka, weighs, clay, court, season, and, motherhood, dilemma</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Osaka returned to the tour in 2024 ‌after ‌a 15-month break following the birth of ​her daughter and reached the U.S. Open semifinals last year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Targeting Diego Garcia base, Iran sends message about capabilities</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/targeting-diego-garcia-base-iran-sends-message-about-capabilities</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/targeting-diego-garcia-base-iran-sends-message-about-capabilities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Until now, most had believed Iran — under U.S.-Israeli bombardment since Feb. 28 —was unable to strike at such distances. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:05:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Targeting, Diego, Garcia, base, Iran, sends, message, about, capabilities</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Until now, most had believed Iran — under U.S.-Israeli bombardment since Feb. 28 —was unable to strike at such distances.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/french-prosecutors-suspect-musk-encouraged-deepfakes-row-to-inflate-x-value</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/french-prosecutors-suspect-musk-encouraged-deepfakes-row-to-inflate-x-value</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The social media network&#039;s Grok AI chatbot stirred outrage earlier this year over it generating images of naked women and girls without their consent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:05:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>French, prosecutors, suspect, Musk, encouraged, deepfakes, row, inflate, value</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The social media network's Grok AI chatbot stirred outrage earlier this year over it generating images of naked women and girls without their consent.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The Yokohama DeNA BayStars’ No. 1 fan also happens to be the owner</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/the-yokohama-dena-baystars-no-1-fan-also-happens-to-be-the-owner</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/the-yokohama-dena-baystars-no-1-fan-also-happens-to-be-the-owner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tomoko Namba, the only female owner of an NPB team and affectionately known as &quot;Namba Mama&quot; to BayStars fans, has had a lifelong love affair with baseball. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:05:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tomoko Namba, the only female owner of an NPB team and affectionately known as "Namba Mama" to BayStars fans, has had a lifelong love affair with baseball.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. and allies move to build missiles and drones closer to Asia&amp;apos;s flashpoints</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-and-allies-move-to-build-missiles-and-drones-closer-to-asias-flashpoints</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-and-allies-move-to-build-missiles-and-drones-closer-to-asias-flashpoints</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A U.S.-led defense manufacturing partnership said ​it had ‌agreed to set up a new program to produce solid rocket motors, with Japan taking the lead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., and, allies, move, build, missiles, and, drones, closer, Asias, flashpoints</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A U.S.-led defense manufacturing partnership said ​it had ‌agreed to set up a new program to produce solid rocket motors, with Japan taking the lead.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Iran prepared to let Japanese ships transit Hormuz, FM says</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-prepared-to-let-japanese-ships-transit-hormuz-fm-says</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-prepared-to-let-japanese-ships-transit-hormuz-fm-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks have already begun on the issue, as U.S. President Donald Trump again called for help from Tokyo and others in the key waterway. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, prepared, let, Japanese, ships, transit, Hormuz, says</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks have already begun on the issue, as U.S. President Donald Trump again called for help from Tokyo and others in the key waterway.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi lays flowers at Arlington National Cemetery</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-lays-flowers-at-arlington-national-cemetery</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-lays-flowers-at-arlington-national-cemetery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It is customary for Japanese prime ministers to lay flowers at the cemetery during visits to Washington. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, lays, flowers, Arlington, National, Cemetery</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[It is customary for Japanese prime ministers to lay flowers at the cemetery during visits to Washington.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Imperial Palace street opened to public for spring season</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/imperial-palace-street-opened-to-public-for-spring-season</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/imperial-palace-street-opened-to-public-for-spring-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The street is open to the public twice a year, to coincide with the spring cherry blossom season and the autumn foliage season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Imperial, Palace, street, opened, public, for, spring, season</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The street is open to the public twice a year, to coincide with the spring cherry blossom season and the autumn foliage season.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>‘Great crackdown’: Russia tightens the screws on the internet</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/great-crackdown-russia-tightens-the-screws-on-the-internet</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/great-crackdown-russia-tightens-the-screws-on-the-internet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government is restricting messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp and taking down dozens of VPNs that can be used to swerve bans on sites and apps. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:29:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Great, crackdown’:, Russia, tightens, the, screws, the, internet</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The government is restricting messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp and taking down dozens of VPNs that can be used to swerve bans on sites and apps.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>At summit, Takaichi avoids rift with Trump on Iran — for now</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/at-summit-takaichi-avoids-rift-with-trump-on-iran-for-now</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/at-summit-takaichi-avoids-rift-with-trump-on-iran-for-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While Japan managed to dodge direct U.S. criticism, experts say the meeting&#039;s success should not be overstated. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:21:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>summit, Takaichi, avoids, rift, with, Trump, Iran, —, for, now</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[While Japan managed to dodge direct U.S. criticism, experts say the meeting's success should not be overstated.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Displacement, bombs and air raid sirens weigh on Mideast Eid celebrations</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/displacement-bombs-and-air-raid-sirens-weigh-on-mideast-eid-celebrations</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/displacement-bombs-and-air-raid-sirens-weigh-on-mideast-eid-celebrations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Long seen as the region&#039;s safe havens, Persian Gulf nations have been the target of Tehran&#039;s retaliatory strikes following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran from Feb. 28. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:05:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Displacement, bombs, and, air, raid, sirens, weigh, Mideast, Eid, celebrations</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Long seen as the region's safe havens, Persian Gulf nations have been the target of Tehran's retaliatory strikes following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran from Feb. 28.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Chaos unleashed by Trump has Europeans building bridges with China</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/chaos-unleashed-by-trump-has-europeans-building-bridges-with-china</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/chaos-unleashed-by-trump-has-europeans-building-bridges-with-china</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As U.S. tariffs hit Europe, the idea of taking a hard line with China is becoming increasingly unpalatable for officials across the continent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chaos, unleashed, Trump, has, Europeans, building, bridges, with, China</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[As U.S. tariffs hit Europe, the idea of taking a hard line with China is becoming increasingly unpalatable for officials across the continent.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Victims of Tokyo subway sarin gas attack remembered 31 years on</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/victims-of-tokyo-subway-sarin-gas-attack-remembered-31-years-on</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/victims-of-tokyo-subway-sarin-gas-attack-remembered-31-years-on</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A flower stand was set up at Kasumigaseki Station — one of the attack sites — and close to the time of the attack, 16 station staff members offered a silent prayer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Victims, Tokyo, subway, sarin, gas, attack, remembered, years</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A flower stand was set up at Kasumigaseki Station — one of the attack sites — and close to the time of the attack, 16 station staff members offered a silent prayer.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan&amp;apos;s domestic violence consultations hit record 98,000 in 2025</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-domestic-violence-consultations-hit-record-98000-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-domestic-violence-consultations-hit-record-98000-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The figure has increased for 22 years in a row, police agency data shows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:33:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japans, domestic, violence, consultations, hit, record, 98, 000, 2025</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The figure has increased for 22 years in a row, police agency data shows.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Nigel Farage declares war on the old order in his blueprint for Britain</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/nigel-farage-declares-war-on-the-old-order-in-his-blueprint-for-britain</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/nigel-farage-declares-war-on-the-old-order-in-his-blueprint-for-britain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Reform U.K. leader and his allies are betting that a powerful brand of populism can carry him to 10 Downing Street. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nigel, Farage, declares, war, the, old, order, his, blueprint, for, Britain</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Reform U.K. leader and his allies are betting that a powerful brand of populism can carry him to 10 Downing Street.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan rejects U.S. report calling PM’s remarks over Taiwan ‘a significant shift’</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-rejects-us-report-calling-pms-remarks-over-taiwan-a-significant-shift</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-rejects-us-report-calling-pms-remarks-over-taiwan-a-significant-shift</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. spy community&#039;s assessment of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi&#039;s comments on Japan&#039;s military intervention in a crisis over the island was at odds with Tokyo&#039;s view. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, rejects, U.S., report, calling, PM’s, remarks, over, Taiwan, ‘a, significant, shift’</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The U.S. spy community's assessment of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Japan's military intervention in a crisis over the island was at odds with Tokyo's view.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why do female voices dominate automated guidance in Japan?</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/why-do-female-voices-dominate-automated-guidance-in-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/why-do-female-voices-dominate-automated-guidance-in-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One common explanation points to the stereotype that women are naturally suited to supportive or caregiving roles. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, female, voices, dominate, automated, guidance, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[One common explanation points to the stereotype that women are naturally suited to supportive or caregiving roles.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Stalking cases hit record high in Japan in 2025</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/stalking-cases-hit-record-high-in-japan-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/stalking-cases-hit-record-high-in-japan-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Police handled 1,546 cases of stalking last year, up by 205 from the preceding year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stalking, cases, hit, record, high, Japan, 2025</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Police handled 1,546 cases of stalking last year, up by 205 from the preceding year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>‘It’s adrenaline’: Ukraine amputee veterans climb for recovery</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/its-adrenaline-ukraine-amputee-veterans-climb-for-recovery</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/its-adrenaline-ukraine-amputee-veterans-climb-for-recovery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tens of thousands of wounded veterans are readjusting to civilian life, finding solace in the host of activities and communities popping up to cater to their growing numbers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘It’s, adrenaline’:, Ukraine, amputee, veterans, climb, for, recovery</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of wounded veterans are readjusting to civilian life, finding solace in the host of activities and communities popping up to cater to their growing numbers.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Christie’s holds first anime&#45;focused online auction</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/christies-holds-first-anime-focused-online-auction</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/christies-holds-first-anime-focused-online-auction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Movie posters, film cels and illustrations of iconic anime characters went under the hammer as the auction house aims to broaden its Japan art offerings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Christie’s, holds, first, anime-focused, online, auction</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Movie posters, film cels and illustrations of iconic anime characters went under the hammer as the auction house aims to broaden its Japan art offerings.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Battlefield demand turning Taiwan into drone manufacturing hub</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/battlefield-demand-turning-taiwan-into-drone-manufacturing-hub</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/battlefield-demand-turning-taiwan-into-drone-manufacturing-hub</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Taiwan&#039;s domestic drone industry is evolving from a largely experimental sector into a burgeoning supplier of the technology — even delivering systems to war-torn Ukraine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:05:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Battlefield, demand, turning, Taiwan, into, drone, manufacturing, hub</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Taiwan's domestic drone industry is evolving from a largely experimental sector into a burgeoning supplier of the technology — even delivering systems to war-torn Ukraine.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, but Damascus is hesitant, sources say</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-encourages-syrian-action-against-hezbollah-but-damascus-is-hesitant-sources-say</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-encourages-syrian-action-against-hezbollah-but-damascus-is-hesitant-sources-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Five sources said Syria is reluctant to embark on such a mission for fear of being sucked into the war in the Middle East and inflaming sectarian tensions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:05:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., encourages, Syrian, action, against, Hezbollah, but, Damascus, hesitant, sources, say</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Five sources said Syria is reluctant to embark on such a mission for fear of being sucked into the war in the Middle East and inflaming sectarian tensions.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Aonishiki’s busted yokozuna bid disappointing, but not concerning</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/aonishikis-busted-yokozuna-bid-disappointing-but-not-concerning</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/aonishikis-busted-yokozuna-bid-disappointing-but-not-concerning</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For Aonishiki, the Osaka meet is likely to go down as just a stumbling block on his journey toward the sport&#039;s highest rank. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aonishiki’s, busted, yokozuna, bid, disappointing, but, not, concerning</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[For Aonishiki, the Osaka meet is likely to go down as just a stumbling block on his journey toward the sport's highest rank.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>IOC urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ioc-urged-to-drop-reported-gender-test-plans-for-female-athletes</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ioc-urged-to-drop-reported-gender-test-plans-for-female-athletes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The IOC has long declined to apply any universal rule on transgender participation ​and in 2021 instructed international federations to ⁠come up with their own rules. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IOC, urged, drop, reported, gender, test, plans, for, female, athletes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The IOC has long declined to apply any universal rule on transgender participation ​and in 2021 instructed international federations to ⁠come up with their own rules.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>New guidelines for life&#45;sustaining treatment proposed in Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/new-guidelines-for-life-sustaining-treatment-proposed-in-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/new-guidelines-for-life-sustaining-treatment-proposed-in-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The recommendations do not define the end of life but focus on procedures for deciding whether to continue treatment after discussions with patients and families. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:05:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, guidelines, for, life-sustaining, treatment, proposed, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The recommendations do not define the end of life but focus on procedures for deciding whether to continue treatment after discussions with patients and families.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Suicide attacks in northeastern Nigeria kill 23 and injure over 100</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/suicide-attacks-in-northeastern-nigeria-kill-23-and-injure-over-100</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/suicide-attacks-in-northeastern-nigeria-kill-23-and-injure-over-100</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three blasts Monday evening followed an attack on a military post overnight, which authorities blamed on suspected jihadis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:57:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Suicide, attacks, northeastern, Nigeria, kill, and, injure, over, 100</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Three blasts Monday evening followed an attack on a military post overnight, which authorities blamed on suspected jihadis.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Uniqlo looks to cash in on Dodgermania with partnership deal</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/uniqlo-looks-to-cash-in-on-dodgermania-with-partnership-deal</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/uniqlo-looks-to-cash-in-on-dodgermania-with-partnership-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The deal with superstar Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers will see the firm become Dodger Stadium’s official field presenting partner. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:33:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Uniqlo, looks, cash, Dodgermania, with, partnership, deal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The deal with superstar Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers will see the firm become Dodger Stadium’s official field presenting partner.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Vietnam bank to sell mogul’s property and car to offset fraud loss</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/vietnam-bank-to-sell-moguls-property-and-car-to-offset-fraud-loss</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/vietnam-bank-to-sell-moguls-property-and-car-to-offset-fraud-loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The proceeds from sales of the assets from disgraced tycoon Truong My Lan will go toward recovering the losses incurred, after courts ordered her to repay $27 billion in damages. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:33:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Suicide attacks in northeastern Nigeria kills 23 and injures over 100</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/suicide-attacks-in-northeastern-nigeria-kills-23-and-injures-over-100</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/suicide-attacks-in-northeastern-nigeria-kills-23-and-injures-over-100</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three blasts Monday evening followed an attack on a military post overnight, which authorities blamed on suspected jihadis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:17:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Suicide, attacks, northeastern, Nigeria, kills, and, injures, over, 100</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Three blasts Monday evening followed an attack on a military post overnight, which authorities blamed on suspected jihadis.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japanese crane no longer considered &amp;apos;threatened&amp;apos; as population recovers</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japanese-crane-no-longer-considered-threatened-as-population-recovers</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japanese-crane-no-longer-considered-threatened-as-population-recovers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The species saw its population drop to as low as 33 in 1952 due to overhunting, but after conservation efforts about 1,200 are believed to now be living in the wild. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:01:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japanese, crane, longer, considered, threatened, population, recovers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The species saw its population drop to as low as 33 in 1952 due to overhunting, but after conservation efforts about 1,200 are believed to now be living in the wild.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Government adopts bill to establish CFIUS&#45;like body in Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/government-adopts-bill-to-establish-cfius-like-body-in-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/government-adopts-bill-to-establish-cfius-like-body-in-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It is hoped the committee will prevent information and technologies crucial to national security being leaked outside Japan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:01:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Government, adopts, bill, establish, CFIUS-like, body, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[It is hoped the committee will prevent information and technologies crucial to national security being leaked outside Japan.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Iran war to dominate Takachi’s meeting with Trump this week</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-war-to-dominate-takachis-meeting-with-trump-this-week</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-war-to-dominate-takachis-meeting-with-trump-this-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The prime minister’s plans to deepen ties with the U.S. and win commitments to the alliance have been derailed by the chaos unleashed by the conflict in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:01:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, war, dominate, Takachi’s, meeting, with, Trump, this, week</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The prime minister’s plans to deepen ties with the U.S. and win commitments to the alliance have been derailed by the chaos unleashed by the conflict in the Middle East.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Italy falls short of WBC final but leaves lasting mark</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/italy-falls-short-of-wbc-final-but-leaves-lasting-mark</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/italy-falls-short-of-wbc-final-but-leaves-lasting-mark</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The team&#039;s espresso-fueled surge captured attention back home, with millions watching late into the night. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:01:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Italy, falls, short, WBC, final, but, leaves, lasting, mark</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The team's espresso-fueled surge captured attention back home, with millions watching late into the night.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi weighs options as Trump pressures Japan on Hormuz</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-weighs-options-as-trump-pressures-japan-on-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-weighs-options-as-trump-pressures-japan-on-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One option for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi could be to formally endorse a coalition of like-minded nations aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the strait. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, weighs, options, Trump, pressures, Japan, Hormuz</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[One option for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi could be to formally endorse a coalition of like-minded nations aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the strait.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Middle East war disrupts pharma air routes and risks cancer drugs supply</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/middle-east-war-disrupts-pharma-air-routes-and-risks-cancer-drugs-supply</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/middle-east-war-disrupts-pharma-air-routes-and-risks-cancer-drugs-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The conflict has knocked out key air transit hubs and closed shipping routes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:37:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, war, disrupts, pharma, air, routes, and, risks, cancer, drugs, supply</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The conflict has knocked out key air transit hubs and closed shipping routes.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>High school student and captain die after ships capsize off Henoko in Okinawa</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/high-school-student-and-captain-die-after-ships-capsize-off-henoko-in-okinawa</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/high-school-student-and-captain-die-after-ships-capsize-off-henoko-in-okinawa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The boats were carrying students from a high school in Kyoto Prefecture who were visiting Okinawa for peace studies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:37:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>High, school, student, and, captain, die, after, ships, capsize, off, Henoko, Okinawa</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The boats were carrying students from a high school in Kyoto Prefecture who were visiting Okinawa for peace studies.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Myanmar’s post&#45;coup parliament sits packed with junta allies</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/myanmars-post-coup-parliament-sits-packed-with-junta-allies</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/myanmars-post-coup-parliament-sits-packed-with-junta-allies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government convened on Monday for the first time since the 2021 military coup, packed with lawmakers elected in a poll choreographed by the top brass. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Myanmar’s, post-coup, parliament, sits, packed, with, junta, allies</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The government convened on Monday for the first time since the 2021 military coup, packed with lawmakers elected in a poll choreographed by the top brass.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Thai ruling party tightens grip on power with house speaker post</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/thai-ruling-party-tightens-grip-on-power-with-house-speaker-post</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/thai-ruling-party-tightens-grip-on-power-with-house-speaker-post</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The role is pivotal in Thailand’s parliamentary system, setting legislative agendas and scheduling key votes for the lower house, including to select the prime minister. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thai, ruling, party, tightens, grip, power, with, house, speaker, post</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The role is pivotal in Thailand’s parliamentary system, setting legislative agendas and scheduling key votes for the lower house, including to select the prime minister.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Amid housing shortage, migration stalls in disaster&#45;hit Fukushima towns</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/amid-housing-shortage-migration-stalls-in-disaster-hit-fukushima-towns</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/amid-housing-shortage-migration-stalls-in-disaster-hit-fukushima-towns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Approximately 19,000 houses were demolished using state funds as part of reconstruction efforts but construction of new houses has been limited. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Amid, housing, shortage, migration, stalls, disaster-hit, Fukushima, towns</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Approximately 19,000 houses were demolished using state funds as part of reconstruction efforts but construction of new houses has been limited.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Orban’s election campaign turns to Russia for help in final stretch</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/orbans-election-campaign-turns-to-russia-for-help-in-final-stretch</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/orbans-election-campaign-turns-to-russia-for-help-in-final-stretch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Hungarian president has frequently sought to obstruct the European Union’s efforts to support Ukraine and punish Moscow for its invasion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:57:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Orban’s, election, campaign, turns, Russia, for, help, final, stretch</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Hungarian president has frequently sought to obstruct the European Union’s efforts to support Ukraine and punish Moscow for its invasion.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Vietnam elects new parliament, paves way for next leadership</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/vietnam-elects-new-parliament-paves-way-for-next-leadership</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/vietnam-elects-new-parliament-paves-way-for-next-leadership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The balloting for the roughly 500 National Assembly deputies follows the twice-a-decade Communist Party Congress where the key policies were set. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:33:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vietnam, elects, new, parliament, paves, way, for, next, leadership</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The balloting for the roughly 500 National Assembly deputies follows the twice-a-decade Communist Party Congress where the key policies were set.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S., China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump&#45;Xi summit</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-china-economic-chiefs-to-meet-in-paris-to-clear-path-to-trump-xi-summit</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-china-economic-chiefs-to-meet-in-paris-to-clear-path-to-trump-xi-summit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials are set to launch a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for U.S. President Donald Trump&#039;s trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:17:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., China, economic, chiefs, meet, Paris, clear, path, Trump-Xi, summit</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials are set to launch a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Komeito chief open to full integration with Centrist Reform Alliance</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/komeito-chief-open-to-full-integration-with-centrist-reform-alliance</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/komeito-chief-open-to-full-integration-with-centrist-reform-alliance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The CRA currently comprises only lawmakers of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Komeito, chief, open, full, integration, with, Centrist, Reform, Alliance</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The CRA currently comprises only lawmakers of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tough diet debate seen for Japan national intelligence council bill</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tough-diet-debate-seen-for-japan-national-intelligence-council-bill</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/tough-diet-debate-seen-for-japan-national-intelligence-council-bill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government believes that the current security environment is the most severe and complex since the end of World War II. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tough, diet, debate, seen, for, Japan, national, intelligence, council, bill</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The government believes that the current security environment is the most severe and complex since the end of World War II.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>North Korea fires off barrage of around 10 ballistic missiles, Seoul says</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-fires-off-barrage-of-around-10-ballistic-missiles-seoul-says</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-fires-off-barrage-of-around-10-ballistic-missiles-seoul-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The weapons traveled about 340 kilometers before landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:29:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Korea, fires, off, barrage, around, ballistic, missiles, Seoul, says</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The weapons traveled about 340 kilometers before landing outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. says it can provide &amp;apos;reliable&amp;apos; energy supply to Asia&#45;Pacific</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-says-it-can-provide-reliable-energy-supply-to-asia-pacific</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-says-it-can-provide-reliable-energy-supply-to-asia-pacific</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Oil and gas prices have surged since U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader and plunged the Middle East into war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:05:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., says, can, provide, reliable, energy, supply, Asia-Pacific</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Oil and gas prices have surged since U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader and plunged the Middle East into war.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Over 200 evacuees from Middle East arrive at Narita Airport</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/over-200-evacuees-from-middle-east-arrive-at-narita-airport</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/over-200-evacuees-from-middle-east-arrive-at-narita-airport</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The evacuees are Japanese nationals from Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and non-Japanese family members, according to the Foreign Ministry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:05:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Over, 200, evacuees, from, Middle, East, arrive, Narita, Airport</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The evacuees are Japanese nationals from Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and non-Japanese family members, according to the Foreign Ministry.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>African countries consider ‘vice taxes’ to help fill USAID cuts</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/african-countries-consider-vice-taxes-to-help-fill-usaid-cuts</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/african-countries-consider-vice-taxes-to-help-fill-usaid-cuts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the momentum for funding health initiatives slows down, African governments are exploring ways to minimize reliance on foreign donors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:05:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>African, countries, consider, ‘vice, taxes’, help, fill, USAID, cuts</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[As the momentum for funding health initiatives slows down, African governments are exploring ways to minimize reliance on foreign donors.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Clinical Japan confident of taking down Philippines at Women&amp;apos;s Asian Cup</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/clinical-japan-confident-of-taking-down-philippines-at-womens-asian-cup</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/clinical-japan-confident-of-taking-down-philippines-at-womens-asian-cup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The highest-ranked team in the competition and the only Asian side to win the World Cup, Japan has been clinical so far with three wins from three games in the group phase. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:05:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Clinical, Japan, confident, taking, down, Philippines, Womens, Asian, Cup</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The highest-ranked team in the competition and the only Asian side to win the World Cup, Japan has been clinical so far with three wins from three games in the group phase.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/singapore-turns-tide-in-evolving-fight-against-scams</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/singapore-turns-tide-in-evolving-fight-against-scams</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Singapore’s high incomes, hyperconnectivity and public trust in institutions have long made it a prime target for scammers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:49:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Singapore, turns, tide, evolving, fight, against, scams</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Singapore’s high incomes, hyperconnectivity and public trust in institutions have long made it a prime target for scammers.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan to spur private investment in developing countries via ODA</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-spur-private-investment-in-developing-countries-via-oda</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-to-spur-private-investment-in-developing-countries-via-oda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Japanese government spent some $16.5 billion on official development assistance in 2024, according to the latest white paper on cooperation and development. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, spur, private, investment, developing, countries, via, ODA</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Japanese government spent some $16.5 billion on official development assistance in 2024, according to the latest white paper on cooperation and development.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Parties wrangle over fiscal 2026 budget as ruling bloc pushes for passage</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/parties-wrangle-over-fiscal-2026-budget-as-ruling-bloc-pushes-for-passage</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/parties-wrangle-over-fiscal-2026-budget-as-ruling-bloc-pushes-for-passage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ruling coalition is aiming to get the budget passed by the Lower House on Friday, but opposition parties argue that more time for deliberations is needed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The ruling coalition is aiming to get the budget passed by the Lower House on Friday, but opposition parties argue that more time for deliberations is needed.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China’s train to North Korea lacks passengers on maiden voyage</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/chinas-train-to-north-korea-lacks-passengers-on-maiden-voyage</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/chinas-train-to-north-korea-lacks-passengers-on-maiden-voyage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Visa and tour-group requirements remained a barrier for potential travelers — a sentiment reflected across Beijing Station, leaving Pyongyang carriages eerily empty. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China’s, train, North, Korea, lacks, passengers, maiden, voyage</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Visa and tour-group requirements remained a barrier for potential travelers — a sentiment reflected across Beijing Station, leaving Pyongyang carriages eerily empty.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Gilgeous&#45;Alexander breaks Chamberlain&amp;apos;s record 20&#45;point&#45;game streak</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/gilgeous-alexander-breaks-chamberlains-record-20-point-game-streak</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/gilgeous-alexander-breaks-chamberlains-record-20-point-game-streak</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Thunder improved to an NBA-best 52-15 with their seventh consecutive victory, dropping the Celtics to 43-23. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gilgeous-Alexander, breaks, Chamberlains, record, 20-point-game, streak</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Thunder improved to an NBA-best 52-15 with their seventh consecutive victory, dropping the Celtics to 43-23.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ransomware attacks reported in Japan number 226 in 2025</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ransomware-attacks-reported-in-japan-number-226-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ransomware-attacks-reported-in-japan-number-226-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Although some 60% of the victims were small and midsize companies, there were cases in which serious damage was inflicted on large companies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:50:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ransomware, attacks, reported, Japan, number, 226, 2025</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Although some 60% of the victims were small and midsize companies, there were cases in which serious damage was inflicted on large companies.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>WNBA teeters on the edge as CBA talks fail to yield deal</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/wnba-teeters-on-the-edge-as-cba-talks-fail-to-yield-deal</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/wnba-teeters-on-the-edge-as-cba-talks-fail-to-yield-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The two sides have been negotiating since players opted out of the previous CBA in October 2024 and the March 10 deadline was the latest in a series of missed targets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>WNBA, teeters, the, edge, CBA, talks, fail, yield, deal</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The two sides have been negotiating since players opted out of the previous CBA in October 2024 and the March 10 deadline was the latest in a series of missed targets.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Bodo/Glimt no longer a surprise as Champions League rollercoaster continues</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/bodoglimt-no-longer-a-surprise-as-champions-league-rollercoaster-continues</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/bodoglimt-no-longer-a-surprise-as-champions-league-rollercoaster-continues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sporting Lisbon were added to a list of defeated opponents that includes Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan twice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BodoGlimt, longer, surprise, Champions, League, rollercoaster, continues</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sporting Lisbon were added to a list of defeated opponents that includes Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan twice.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China sends more warplanes toward Taiwan after mystery lull</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-sends-more-warplanes-toward-taiwan-after-mystery-lull</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-sends-more-warplanes-toward-taiwan-after-mystery-lull</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Five PLA aircraft were detected in Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, and three crossed the strait’s median line, an unofficial boundary between Taiwan and China. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, sends, more, warplanes, toward, Taiwan, after, mystery, lull</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Five PLA aircraft were detected in Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, and three crossed the strait’s median line, an unofficial boundary between Taiwan and China.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China set to pass new ethnic minority law and prioritize use of Mandarin</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-set-to-pass-new-ethnic-minority-law-and-prioritize-use-of-mandarin</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-set-to-pass-new-ethnic-minority-law-and-prioritize-use-of-mandarin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Critics say the move will further erode the identity of people who are not majority Han Chinese and risk making anyone challenging “unity” a separatist punishable by law. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, set, pass, new, ethnic, minority, law, and, prioritize, use, Mandarin</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Critics say the move will further erode the identity of people who are not majority Han Chinese and risk making anyone challenging “unity” a separatist punishable by law.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>While Trump says white South Africans are persecuted, some return for a better life</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/while-trump-says-white-south-africans-are-persecuted-some-return-for-a-better-life</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/while-trump-says-white-south-africans-are-persecuted-some-return-for-a-better-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of white South Africans have returned to the country, for reasons including being closer to family, lower living costs and political turmoil abroad. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:46:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>While, Trump, says, white, South, Africans, are, persecuted, some, return, for, better, life</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thousands of white South Africans have returned to the country, for reasons including being closer to family, lower living costs and political turmoil abroad.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan sweeps Pool C at the WBC, but tougher tests await in Miami</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-sweeps-pool-c-at-the-wbc-but-tougher-tests-await-in-miami</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-sweeps-pool-c-at-the-wbc-but-tougher-tests-await-in-miami</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samurai Japan will next face either Venezuela, which has a strong roster, or a Dominican Republic team that could double as an MLB All-Star squad. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:06:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, sweeps, Pool, the, WBC, but, tougher, tests, await, Miami</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Samurai Japan will next face either Venezuela, which has a strong roster, or a Dominican Republic team that could double as an MLB All-Star squad.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China is eyeing an all&#45;nuclear submarine fleet. Will Japan follow suit?</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-is-eyeing-an-all-nuclear-submarine-fleet-will-japan-follow-suit</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-is-eyeing-an-all-nuclear-submarine-fleet-will-japan-follow-suit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo must confront an array of hurdles to such a move, with personnel issues and potential redundancies standing in the way. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:06:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, eyeing, all-nuclear, submarine, fleet., Will, Japan, follow, suit</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tokyo must confront an array of hurdles to such a move, with personnel issues and potential redundancies standing in the way.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Onosato’s withdrawal evokes painful reminder of stablemaster’s fate</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/onosatos-withdrawal-evokes-painful-reminder-of-stablemasters-fate</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/onosatos-withdrawal-evokes-painful-reminder-of-stablemasters-fate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sumo fans are wondering whether history might be repeating itself. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:06:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Onosato’s, withdrawal, evokes, painful, reminder, stablemaster’s, fate</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sumo fans are wondering whether history might be repeating itself.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>CRA might join national council on consumption tax cut after all</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/cra-might-join-national-council-on-consumption-tax-cut-after-all</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/cra-might-join-national-council-on-consumption-tax-cut-after-all</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Like the Democratic Party for the People, the party fears the political cost of not taking part in talks over the proposed consumption tax cut for food items. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:26:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CRA, might, join, national, council, consumption, tax, cut, after, all</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Like the Democratic Party for the People, the party fears the political cost of not taking part in talks over the proposed consumption tax cut for food items.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Spate of missile deployments point to ‘division of labor’ with Taiwan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/spate-of-missile-deployments-point-to-division-of-labor-with-taiwan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/spate-of-missile-deployments-point-to-division-of-labor-with-taiwan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines are sending advanced missiles to sites that they hope will deter Chinese forces or keep them at bay in a conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:02:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spate, missile, deployments, point, ‘division, labor’, with, Taiwan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines are sending advanced missiles to sites that they hope will deter Chinese forces or keep them at bay in a conflict.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Seoul can’t stop U.S. forces from redeploying weapons to Middle East, says Lee</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/seoul-cant-stop-us-forces-from-redeploying-weapons-to-middle-east-says-lee</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/seoul-cant-stop-us-forces-from-redeploying-weapons-to-middle-east-says-lee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.S. and South Korean militaries have been discussing possible redeployment of some U.S. Patriot missile defense systems based in South Korea. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Seoul, can’t, stop, U.S., forces, from, redeploying, weapons, Middle, East, says, Lee</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. and South Korean militaries have been discussing possible redeployment of some U.S. Patriot missile defense systems based in South Korea.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Second morning&#45;after pill now available over the counter in Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/second-morning-after-pill-now-available-over-the-counter-in-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/second-morning-after-pill-now-available-over-the-counter-in-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lesoeru 72, which went on sale on Monday, joins NorLevo as the country’s only two emergency contraceptive medications that do not need a doctor’s prescription. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Second, morning-after, pill, now, available, over, the, counter, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lesoeru 72, which went on sale on Monday, joins NorLevo as the country’s only two emergency contraceptive medications that do not need a doctor’s prescription.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in Southeast Asia</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/white-supremacist-content-grips-teens-plotting-attacks-in-southeast-asia</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/white-supremacist-content-grips-teens-plotting-attacks-in-southeast-asia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In every instance reviewed in Singapore and Indonesia, authorities allege the detained or monitored teenagers had been radicalized through social media posts and communities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>White, supremacist, content, grips, teens, plotting, attacks, Southeast, Asia</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In every instance reviewed in Singapore and Indonesia, authorities allege the detained or monitored teenagers had been radicalized through social media posts and communities.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump and Putin talk of war and peace as U.S. weighs easing Russian oil sanctions</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-and-putin-talk-of-war-and-peace-as-us-weighs-easing-russian-oil-sanctions</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-and-putin-talk-of-war-and-peace-as-us-weighs-easing-russian-oil-sanctions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Such a move would help ease a supply crunch due to conflict in Iran, but also complicate U.S. efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, and, Putin, talk, war, and, peace, U.S., weighs, easing, Russian, oil, sanctions</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Such a move would help ease a supply crunch due to conflict in Iran, but also complicate U.S. efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Optimistic to think Aston Martin could complete Chinese GP, says Alonso </title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/optimistic-to-think-aston-martin-could-complete-chinese-gp-says-alonso</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/optimistic-to-think-aston-martin-could-complete-chinese-gp-says-alonso</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fernando Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll both retired from the Melbourne race after problems with the power unit limited the amount of laps the drivers could complete. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:38:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Optimistic, think, Aston, Martin, could, complete, Chinese, GP, says, Alonso </media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Fernando Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll both retired from the Melbourne race after problems with the power unit limited the amount of laps the drivers could complete.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>&amp;apos;Virtually unbeatable&amp;apos; India wins praise after third T20 World Cup crown</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/virtually-unbeatable-india-wins-praise-after-third-t20-world-cup-crown</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/virtually-unbeatable-india-wins-praise-after-third-t20-world-cup-crown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Opener Sanju Samson continued his prolific run with a third successive 80-plus score, earning him the player-of-the-tournament award. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:22:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Virtually, unbeatable, India, wins, praise, after, third, T20, World, Cup, crown</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Opener Sanju Samson continued his prolific run with a third successive 80-plus score, earning him the player-of-the-tournament award.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>British lessons about American decline</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/british-lessons-about-american-decline</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/british-lessons-about-american-decline</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump and his followers’ time would be better spent examining how Britain struggled with the loss of global preeminence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:22:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>British, lessons, about, American, decline</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Trump and his followers’ time would be better spent examining how Britain struggled with the loss of global preeminence.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The long road to war between the U.S., Israel and Iran</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/the-long-road-to-war-between-the-us-israel-and-iran</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/the-long-road-to-war-between-the-us-israel-and-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Domestic political explanations for the Trump administration&#039;s decision to go to war with Iran risk obscuring deeper causes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:22:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, long, road, war, between, the, U.S., Israel, and, Iran</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Domestic political explanations for the Trump administration's decision to go to war with Iran risk obscuring deeper causes.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The Vietnamese interpreter who sends his imprisoned countrymen books</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/the-vietnamese-interpreter-who-sends-his-imprisoned-countrymen-books</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/the-vietnamese-interpreter-who-sends-his-imprisoned-countrymen-books</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Do Van Tuan, 45, hopes that through books, detainees might be able to make good use of their time while under detention to build a better future. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Vietnamese, interpreter, who, sends, his, imprisoned, countrymen, books</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Do Van Tuan, 45, hopes that through books, detainees might be able to make good use of their time while under detention to build a better future.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Olympic champion Alysa Liu withdraws from world championships</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/olympic-champion-alysa-liu-withdraws-from-world-championships</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/olympic-champion-alysa-liu-withdraws-from-world-championships</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Liu became the first American woman since 2002 to capture Olympic figure skating gold in women&#039;s singles at the recent Milano Cortina Games. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Olympic, champion, Alysa, Liu, withdraws, from, world, championships</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Liu became the first American woman since 2002 to capture Olympic figure skating gold in women's singles at the recent Milano Cortina Games.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Pride and passion take center stage at the World Baseball Classic</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/pride-and-passion-take-center-stage-at-the-world-baseball-classic</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/pride-and-passion-take-center-stage-at-the-world-baseball-classic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Taiwan’s dramatic win over South Korea highlighted the passion, pride and community that make the World Baseball Classic unique for smaller powers in the sport. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:06:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Taiwan’s dramatic win over South Korea highlighted the passion, pride and community that make the World Baseball Classic unique for smaller powers in the sport.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Anthropic’s partners are making a deal with the AI devil</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/anthropics-partners-are-making-a-deal-with-the-ai-devil</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/anthropics-partners-are-making-a-deal-with-the-ai-devil</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A better and more ambitious strategy for Anthropic would be create a marketplace where partners earn a commission when their apps are used. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:06:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anthropic’s, partners, are, making, deal, with, the, devil</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A better and more ambitious strategy for Anthropic would be create a marketplace where partners earn a commission when their apps are used.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fukuoka’s in&#45;hospital classes help students keep up with school</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/fukuokas-in-hospital-classes-help-students-keep-up-with-school</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/fukuokas-in-hospital-classes-help-students-keep-up-with-school</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite the burden of treatment, students are striving to learn, and some even take their high school entrance exams in their hospital rooms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:06:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fukuoka’s, in-hospital, classes, help, students, keep, with, school</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite the burden of treatment, students are striving to learn, and some even take their high school entrance exams in their hospital rooms.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.N. panel member implores Japan to address gender equality</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/un-panel-member-implores-japan-to-address-gender-equality</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/un-panel-member-implores-japan-to-address-gender-equality</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan ranks 118th among the 148 economies included in the United Nations&#039; Global Gender Gap Index. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:10:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.N., panel, member, implores, Japan, address, gender, equality</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan ranks 118th among the 148 economies included in the United Nations' Global Gender Gap Index.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cracks emerge in Iran&amp;apos;s leadership as it reels under bombardment</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/cracks-emerge-in-irans-leadership-as-it-reels-under-bombardment</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/cracks-emerge-in-irans-leadership-as-it-reels-under-bombardment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fissures within Iran&#039;s ruling elite were long suppressed under the rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but his killing a week ago has allowed them to spill out into the open. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cracks, emerge, Irans, leadership, reels, under, bombardment</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Fissures within Iran's ruling elite were long suppressed under the rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but his killing a week ago has allowed them to spill out into the open.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>SDF aircraft on standby in Maldives to support evacuation mission</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/sdf-aircraft-on-standby-in-maldives-to-support-evacuation-mission</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/sdf-aircraft-on-standby-in-maldives-to-support-evacuation-mission</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The SDF plane will stand ready at an airport in the Indian Ocean island nation to respond to unforeseen circumstances. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SDF, aircraft, standby, Maldives, support, evacuation, mission</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The SDF plane will stand ready at an airport in the Indian Ocean island nation to respond to unforeseen circumstances.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China says U.S. talks vital as Trump targets Beijing&amp;apos;s key partners</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-says-us-talks-vital-as-trump-targets-beijings-key-partners</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-says-us-talks-vital-as-trump-targets-beijings-key-partners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With the U.S. president focused on the war he and Israel launched against Iran, analysts are watching for signs that his visit to meet Xi will go ahead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, says, U.S., talks, vital, Trump, targets, Beijings, key, partners</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[With the U.S. president focused on the war he and Israel launched against Iran, analysts are watching for signs that his visit to meet Xi will go ahead.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>After missing the 2023 tournament, Seiya Suzuki is having his WBC moment</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/after-missing-the-2023-tournament-seiya-suzuki-is-having-his-wbc-moment</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/after-missing-the-2023-tournament-seiya-suzuki-is-having-his-wbc-moment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three years after an injury kept him on the sidelines, Suzuki powered Samurai Japan to a comeback win over South Korea on Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>After, missing, the, 2023, tournament, Seiya, Suzuki, having, his, WBC, moment</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Three years after an injury kept him on the sidelines, Suzuki powered Samurai Japan to a comeback win over South Korea on Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>George Russell and Mercedes dominate season&#45;opening Australian Grand Prix</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/george-russell-and-mercedes-dominate-season-opening-australian-grand-prix</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/george-russell-and-mercedes-dominate-season-opening-australian-grand-prix</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Having dominated qualifying, pole-sitter Russell&#039;s first win at Albert Park underlined Mercedes&#039; promising preseason form. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>George, Russell, and, Mercedes, dominate, season-opening, Australian, Grand, Prix</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Having dominated qualifying, pole-sitter Russell's first win at Albert Park underlined Mercedes' promising preseason form.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Defense without U.S. help is a live topic for Canada, Japan and Australia</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/defense-without-us-help-is-a-live-topic-for-canada-japan-and-australia</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/defense-without-us-help-is-a-live-topic-for-canada-japan-and-australia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The leaders of Japan and Canada have agreed to greater defense cooperation as U.S. President Donald Trump raises the pressure on military spending. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Defense, without, U.S., help, live, topic, for, Canada, Japan, and, Australia</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The leaders of Japan and Canada have agreed to greater defense cooperation as U.S. President Donald Trump raises the pressure on military spending.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China military flights near Taiwan resume after mysterious seven&#45;day absence</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-military-flights-near-taiwan-resume-after-mysterious-seven-day-absence</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-military-flights-near-taiwan-resume-after-mysterious-seven-day-absence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The stretch was part of a broader trend this year that has seen far fewer flights compared with the same time period in 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, military, flights, near, Taiwan, resume, after, mysterious, seven-day, absence</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The stretch was part of a broader trend this year that has seen far fewer flights compared with the same time period in 2025.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Digital agency to begin testing AI use for administrative tasks in May</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/digital-agency-to-begin-testing-ai-use-for-administrative-tasks-in-may</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/digital-agency-to-begin-testing-ai-use-for-administrative-tasks-in-may</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The agency aims to ascertain the effects of generative AI utilization and sort out issues related to its use for work style and task process reforms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Digital, agency, begin, testing, use, for, administrative, tasks, May</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The agency aims to ascertain the effects of generative AI utilization and sort out issues related to its use for work style and task process reforms.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>One week into Iran war, the dangers for the U.S. and Trump multiply</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/one-week-into-iran-war-the-dangers-for-the-us-and-trump-multiply</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/one-week-into-iran-war-the-dangers-for-the-us-and-trump-multiply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Even after devastating blows against Iranian forces, the crisis has quickly widened into a regional conflict that threatens a more prolonged U.S. military engagement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>One, week, into, Iran, war, the, dangers, for, the, U.S., and, Trump, multiply</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Even after devastating blows against Iranian forces, the crisis has quickly widened into a regional conflict that threatens a more prolonged U.S. military engagement.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Another Japanese national detained in Iran after NHK staffer’s arrest</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/another-japanese-national-detained-in-iran-after-nhk-staffers-arrest</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/another-japanese-national-detained-in-iran-after-nhk-staffers-arrest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government has been able to contact the two nationals and confirm their safety even after the U.S.-Israeli attack on the Middle Eastern country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:58:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Another, Japanese, national, detained, Iran, after, NHK, staffer’s, arrest</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The government has been able to contact the two nationals and confirm their safety even after the U.S.-Israeli attack on the Middle Eastern country.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How Japan adopted the Czech Republic as its second WBC team</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/how-japan-adopted-the-czech-republic-as-its-second-wbc-team</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/how-japan-adopted-the-czech-republic-as-its-second-wbc-team</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three years after their feel-good run at the World Baseball Classic, Czech players are still winning hearts in Japan — and the unlikely bond is helping grow baseball back home. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:42:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Japan, adopted, the, Czech, Republic, its, second, WBC, team</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Three years after their feel-good run at the World Baseball Classic, Czech players are still winning hearts in Japan — and the unlikely bond is helping grow baseball back home.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>March &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;basho&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/march-basho-opens-with-aonishiki-on-verge-of-historic-promotion</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/march-basho-opens-with-aonishiki-on-verge-of-historic-promotion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:34:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>March, ibashoi, opens, with, Aonishiki, verge, historic, promotion</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan and Canada to establish economic security dialogue</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-and-canada-to-establish-economic-security-dialogue</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-and-canada-to-establish-economic-security-dialogue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Discussions will be at the vice minister level, and China will be at the top of the agenda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:10:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, and, Canada, establish, economic, security, dialogue</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Discussions will be at the vice minister level, and China will be at the top of the agenda.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>With lunar missions looming, scientists grow chickpeas in &amp;apos;moon dirt&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/with-lunar-missions-looming-scientists-grow-chickpeas-in-moon-dirt</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/with-lunar-missions-looming-scientists-grow-chickpeas-in-moon-dirt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The development marks a step toward enabling astronauts on long-term moon missions to produce their own food. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:02:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>With, lunar, missions, looming, scientists, grow, chickpeas, moon, dirt</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The development marks a step toward enabling astronauts on long-term moon missions to produce their own food.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cabinet approves bill to create disaster management agency</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/cabinet-approves-bill-to-create-disaster-management-agency</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/cabinet-approves-bill-to-create-disaster-management-agency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government aims to launch the agency, which will be headed by the prime minister and also have a dedicated minister, in autumn. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cabinet, approves, bill, create, disaster, management, agency</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The government aims to launch the agency, which will be headed by the prime minister and also have a dedicated minister, in autumn.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>India moves closer to dengue vaccine as final trials underway</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/india-moves-closer-to-dengue-vaccine-as-final-trials-underway</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/india-moves-closer-to-dengue-vaccine-as-final-trials-underway</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dengue, which causes severe flu-like symptoms and debilitating body aches, has exploded globally, fueled by rising temperatures and densely populated cities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>India, moves, closer, dengue, vaccine, final, trials, underway</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dengue, which causes severe flu-like symptoms and debilitating body aches, has exploded globally, fueled by rising temperatures and densely populated cities.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Extreme heat hurts work, health and sleep in Africa slums, report says</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/extreme-heat-hurts-work-health-and-sleep-in-africa-slums-report-says</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/extreme-heat-hurts-work-health-and-sleep-in-africa-slums-report-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A growing crisis of overheating cities is impacting the health and livelihoods of more than 1 billion people living in informal settlements. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Extreme, heat, hurts, work, health, and, sleep, Africa, slums, report, says</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A growing crisis of overheating cities is impacting the health and livelihoods of more than 1 billion people living in informal settlements.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NHK sports news director arrested on suspicion of sexual assault</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/nhk-sports-news-director-arrested-on-suspicion-of-sexual-assault</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/nhk-sports-news-director-arrested-on-suspicion-of-sexual-assault</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The suspect, Kensuke Nakamoto, is the chief director for the broadcaster&#039;s sports news programs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NHK, sports, news, director, arrested, suspicion, sexual, assault</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The suspect, Kensuke Nakamoto, is the chief director for the broadcaster's sports news programs.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Indonesia detains 13 Japanese nationals over suspected fraud</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/indonesia-detains-13-japanese-nationals-over-suspected-fraud</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/indonesia-detains-13-japanese-nationals-over-suspected-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Local police in Vietnam have also detained four Japanese individuals on suspicion of defrauding victims in Japan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:46:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indonesia, detains, Japanese, nationals, over, suspected, fraud</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Local police in Vietnam have also detained four Japanese individuals on suspicion of defrauding victims in Japan.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Australia shakes up World Baseball Classic again with Taiwan triumph</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/australia-shakes-up-world-baseball-classic-again-with-taiwan-triumph</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/australia-shakes-up-world-baseball-classic-again-with-taiwan-triumph</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australians earned a 3-0 win over Taiwan in an electric atmosphere at Tokyo Dome in the first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:38:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, shakes, World, Baseball, Classic, again, with, Taiwan, triumph</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Australians earned a 3-0 win over Taiwan in an electric atmosphere at Tokyo Dome in the first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Violence in sumo provokes anger but little surprise</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/violence-in-sumo-provokes-anger-but-little-surprise</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/violence-in-sumo-provokes-anger-but-little-surprise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amid a wave of reproachful articles and reports, as well as emotionally charged fan responses online, few people appear to be surprised by the revelation from Isegahama stable. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Violence, sumo, provokes, anger, but, little, surprise</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Amid a wave of reproachful articles and reports, as well as emotionally charged fan responses online, few people appear to be surprised by the revelation from Isegahama stable.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Netanyahu&amp;apos;s war alliance with Trump faces test as Iran crisis widens</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/netanyahus-war-alliance-with-trump-faces-test-as-iran-crisis-widens</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/netanyahus-war-alliance-with-trump-faces-test-as-iran-crisis-widens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the outset of the bombing campaign on Saturday, both sides said regime change was the goal. Days later, the U.S. said it had a different aim in mind. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:34:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Netanyahus, war, alliance, with, Trump, faces, test, Iran, crisis, widens</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[At the outset of the bombing campaign on Saturday, both sides said regime change was the goal. Days later, the U.S. said it had a different aim in mind.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/philippine-lawmakers-advance-impeachment-of-vice-president-duterte</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/philippine-lawmakers-advance-impeachment-of-vice-president-duterte</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Seen as a frontrunner for the 2028 presidential elections, she survived a similar impeachment bid last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:34:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, lawmakers, advance, impeachment, Vice, President, Duterte</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Seen as a frontrunner for the 2028 presidential elections, she survived a similar impeachment bid last year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>WTA players divided on five&#45;set matches proposal at Grand Slams</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/wta-players-divided-on-five-set-matches-proposal-at-grand-slams</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/wta-players-divided-on-five-set-matches-proposal-at-grand-slams</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ USTA CEO Craig Tiley has argued that research shows interest grows as a match goes on. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:18:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>WTA, players, divided, five-set, matches, proposal, Grand, Slams</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[USTA CEO Craig Tiley has argued that research shows interest grows as a match goes on.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Former No. 1 MLB draft pick Travis Bazzana ready for first taste of WBC</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/former-no-1-mlb-draft-pick-travis-bazzana-ready-for-first-taste-of-wbc</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/former-no-1-mlb-draft-pick-travis-bazzana-ready-for-first-taste-of-wbc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Cleveland Guardian will play to open the tournament Thursday in Australia’s match against Taiwan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Former, No., MLB, draft, pick, Travis, Bazzana, ready, for, first, taste, WBC</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cleveland Guardian will play to open the tournament Thursday in Australia’s match against Taiwan.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Space One cancels rocket launch after safety system activates</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/space-one-cancels-rocket-launch-after-safety-system-activates</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/space-one-cancels-rocket-launch-after-safety-system-activates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Tokyo-based startup had already put off the launches scheduled for Feb. 25 and Sunday due to weather conditions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Space, One, cancels, rocket, launch, after, safety, system, activates</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Tokyo-based startup had already put off the launches scheduled for Feb. 25 and Sunday due to weather conditions.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Miho Takagi, Japan&amp;apos;s most decorated Winter Olympian, announces retirement</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/miho-takagi-japans-most-decorated-winter-olympian-announces-retirement</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/miho-takagi-japans-most-decorated-winter-olympian-announces-retirement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The speedskater made her Olympic debut at 15 at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Miho, Takagi, Japans, most, decorated, Winter, Olympian, announces, retirement</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The speedskater made her Olympic debut at 15 at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Formula One enters new era with excitement and uncertainty</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/formula-one-enters-new-era-with-excitement-and-uncertainty</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/formula-one-enters-new-era-with-excitement-and-uncertainty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For the first time in decades the chassis and power unit regulations have changed at the same time, a massive challenge even for the biggest teams. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:54:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Formula, One, enters, new, era, with, excitement, and, uncertainty</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[For the first time in decades the chassis and power unit regulations have changed at the same time, a massive challenge even for the biggest teams.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump warns of longer Iran war and refuses to rule out U.S. boots on ground</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-warns-of-longer-iran-war-and-refuses-to-rule-out-us-boots-on-ground</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-warns-of-longer-iran-war-and-refuses-to-rule-out-us-boots-on-ground</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In his first public comments since launching the operation, the president who long campaigned for &quot;no new wars&quot; laid out what he said were four key objectives for hitting Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:30:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, warns, longer, Iran, war, and, refuses, rule, out, U.S., boots, ground</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In his first public comments since launching the operation, the president who long campaigned for "no new wars" laid out what he said were four key objectives for hitting Iran.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Publisher to investigate its hiring of two manga artists convicted of sex crimes</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/publisher-to-investigate-its-hiring-of-two-manga-artists-convicted-of-sex-crimes</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/publisher-to-investigate-its-hiring-of-two-manga-artists-convicted-of-sex-crimes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Shogakukan was found to have hired a manga artist convicted of sexually assaulting a woman under the age of 20 and another found guilty of indecent assault. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Publisher, investigate, its, hiring, two, manga, artists, convicted, sex, crimes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Shogakukan was found to have hired a manga artist convicted of sexually assaulting a woman under the age of 20 and another found guilty of indecent assault.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China showing few signs it will directly supply arms to Iran</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-showing-few-signs-it-will-directly-supply-arms-to-iran</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-showing-few-signs-it-will-directly-supply-arms-to-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a conflict in which Iran’s retaliation has centered on waves of small, attack drones, such support could prove to be crucial. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, showing, few, signs, will, directly, supply, arms, Iran</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In a conflict in which Iran’s retaliation has centered on waves of small, attack drones, such support could prove to be crucial.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Thailand seeks arrest of foreigner accused of $30 million cross&#45;border fraud</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/thailand-seeks-arrest-of-foreigner-accused-of-30-million-cross-border-fraud</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/thailand-seeks-arrest-of-foreigner-accused-of-30-million-cross-border-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Thai court issued arrest warrants for a foreign businessman and his wife accused of investment fraud and money laundering dating back to 2016. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thailand, seeks, arrest, foreigner, accused, 30, million, cross-border, fraud</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A Thai court issued arrest warrants for a foreign businessman and his wife accused of investment fraud and money laundering dating back to 2016.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi to discuss Iran with Trump at summit in U.S. this month</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-to-discuss-iran-with-trump-at-summit-in-us-this-month</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-to-discuss-iran-with-trump-at-summit-in-us-this-month</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she can’t give a legal assessment of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran “at this stage,” as questions about their lawfulness grow. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, discuss, Iran, with, Trump, summit, U.S., this, month</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she can’t give a legal assessment of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran “at this stage,” as questions about their lawfulness grow.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump’s Iran attacks put Japan in tough spot as it emphasizes rules&#45;based order</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-iran-attacks-put-japan-in-tough-spot-as-it-emphasizes-rules-based-order</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-iran-attacks-put-japan-in-tough-spot-as-it-emphasizes-rules-based-order</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan is seeking to balance its strong support for the rule of law with its need to maintain its robust alliance with the U.S. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:18:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump’s, Iran, attacks, put, Japan, tough, spot, emphasizes, rules-based, order</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan is seeking to balance its strong support for the rule of law with its need to maintain its robust alliance with the U.S.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Vending machine in Hiroshima offers cans of air from the prefecture</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/vending-machine-in-hiroshima-offers-cans-of-air-from-the-prefecture</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/vending-machine-in-hiroshima-offers-cans-of-air-from-the-prefecture</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The company behind the cans says they&#039;re going viral and hopes they will become the prefecture&#039;s new specialty. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vending, machine, Hiroshima, offers, cans, air, from, the, prefecture</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The company behind the cans says they're going viral and hopes they will become the prefecture's new specialty.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Joichi Ito, linked with Epstein, to leave Japan government panel, Sankei says</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/joichi-ito-linked-with-epstein-to-leave-japan-government-panel-sankei-says</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/joichi-ito-linked-with-epstein-to-leave-japan-government-panel-sankei-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The release of millions of new Epstein documents by the U.S. Justice Department revived scrutiny of Ito&#039;s ties with the late convicted sex offender. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Joichi, Ito, linked, with, Epstein, leave, Japan, government, panel, Sankei, says</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The release of millions of new Epstein documents by the U.S. Justice Department revived scrutiny of Ito's ties with the late convicted sex offender.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack U.S. first</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/pentagon-tells-congress-no-sign-that-iran-was-going-to-attack-us-first</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/pentagon-tells-congress-no-sign-that-iran-was-going-to-attack-us-first</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United States and Israel have launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and hitting targets across the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pentagon, tells, Congress, sign, that, Iran, was, going, attack, U.S., first</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The United States and Israel have launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and hitting targets across the country.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Shohei Ohtani returns to Japan as the center of attention ahead of WBC</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/shohei-ohtani-returns-to-japan-as-the-center-of-attention-ahead-of-wbc</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/shohei-ohtani-returns-to-japan-as-the-center-of-attention-ahead-of-wbc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ​Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar, arrived last week to join the rest of his Samurai Japan teammates ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shohei, Ohtani, returns, Japan, the, center, attention, ahead, WBC</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[​Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar, arrived last week to join the rest of his Samurai Japan teammates ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>South Korea&amp;apos;s Lee to take steps for better ties with Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/south-koreas-lee-to-take-steps-for-better-ties-with-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/south-koreas-lee-to-take-steps-for-better-ties-with-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The South Korean leader highlighted the importance of cooperation with Japan and stopped short of criticizing Tokyo or mentioning thorny issues of history. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:46:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South, Koreas, Lee, take, steps, for, better, ties, with, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The South Korean leader highlighted the importance of cooperation with Japan and stopped short of criticizing Tokyo or mentioning thorny issues of history.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in strikes</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/iranian-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-killed-in-strikes</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/iranian-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-killed-in-strikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Khamenei&#039;s death was a seismic development in a conflict that’s spread to half a dozen countries across the Middle East and threatens to disrupt energy flows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:38:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iranian, Supreme, Leader, Ayatollah, Ali, Khamenei, killed, strikes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Khamenei's death was a seismic development in a conflict that’s spread to half a dozen countries across the Middle East and threatens to disrupt energy flows.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Diplomacy shifts to war: How Trump’s team decided to attack Iran</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/diplomacy-shifts-to-war-how-trumps-team-decided-to-attack-iran</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/diplomacy-shifts-to-war-how-trumps-team-decided-to-attack-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Even as U.S. envoys to Iran talks were preparing to fly to Geneva to meet their Iranian counterparts for more discussions, the calculus was shifting toward conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Diplomacy, shifts, war:, How, Trump’s, team, decided, attack, Iran</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Even as U.S. envoys to Iran talks were preparing to fly to Geneva to meet their Iranian counterparts for more discussions, the calculus was shifting toward conflict.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump’s ambitions for Iran: He wants everything.</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-ambitions-for-iran-he-wants-everything</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-ambitions-for-iran-he-wants-everything</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Yet the most ambitious goal, and the one that must be achieved to make sense of all the others, was regime change. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump’s, ambitions, for, Iran:, wants, everything.</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Yet the most ambitious goal, and the one that must be achieved to make sense of all the others, was regime change.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Iran says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in strikes</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-says-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-killed-in-strikes</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/iran-says-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-killed-in-strikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iranian state media confirmed that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes at his office in Tehran early Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, says, Supreme, Leader, Ayatollah, Ali, Khamenei, killed, strikes</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Iranian state media confirmed that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes at his office in Tehran early Saturday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Man arrested over deaths of an elderly couple in Osaka</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/man-arrested-over-deaths-of-an-elderly-couple-in-osaka</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/man-arrested-over-deaths-of-an-elderly-couple-in-osaka</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Police received an emergency call at around 5:10 p.m. on Friday — the caller said &quot;I killed my parents.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, arrested, over, deaths, elderly, couple, Osaka</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Police received an emergency call at around 5:10 p.m. on Friday — the caller said "I killed my parents."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump&amp;apos;s Iran strikes mark his biggest foreign policy gamble</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-iran-strikes-mark-his-biggest-foreign-policy-gamble</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trumps-iran-strikes-mark-his-biggest-foreign-policy-gamble</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. president, who came to office last year promising to avoid &quot;stupid wars,&quot; has also set out a daunting objective of regime change in Tehran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trumps, Iran, strikes, mark, his, biggest, foreign, policy, gamble</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The U.S. president, who came to office last year promising to avoid "stupid wars," has also set out a daunting objective of regime change in Tehran.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Israel and U.S. launch strikes on Iran</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/israel-and-us-launch-strikes-on-iran</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/israel-and-us-launch-strikes-on-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The attack follows a 12-day air war in June between Israel and Iran and repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they ⁠would strike again if Iran pressed ahead with its nuclear program. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:50:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Israel, and, U.S., launch, strikes, Iran</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The attack follows a 12-day air war in June between Israel and Iran and repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they ⁠would strike again if Iran pressed ahead with its nuclear program.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>North Korea unveils image of leader&amp;apos;s daughter firing rifle</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-unveils-image-of-leaders-daughter-firing-rifle</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-unveils-image-of-leaders-daughter-firing-rifle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The unusual release of the image adds to speculation that Kim Jong Un&#039;s daughter Ju Ae is being groomed as his successor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Korea, unveils, image, leaders, daughter, firing, rifle</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The unusual release of the image adds to speculation that Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae is being groomed as his successor.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>France&amp;apos;s Macron planning official visit to Japan in April</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/frances-macron-planning-official-visit-to-japan-in-april</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/frances-macron-planning-official-visit-to-japan-in-april</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The trip is intended to reaffirm cooperation with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of the Group of Seven summit to be hosted by France in June. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Frances, Macron, planning, official, visit, Japan, April</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The trip is intended to reaffirm cooperation with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of the Group of Seven summit to be hosted by France in June.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Israel says it launched preemptive attack against Iran</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/israel-says-it-launched-preemptive-attack-against-iran</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/israel-says-it-launched-preemptive-attack-against-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The attack follows repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike again if Iran pressed ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Israel, says, launched, preemptive, attack, against, Iran</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The attack follows repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike again if Iran pressed ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japanese researchers create mouse testicular organoids in vitro</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japanese-researchers-create-mouse-testicular-organoids-in-vitro</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japanese-researchers-create-mouse-testicular-organoids-in-vitro</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two of the researchers were also the first to create ovarian organoids from mouse embryonic stem cells, in 2021. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:38:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japanese, researchers, create, mouse, testicular, organoids, vitro</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Two of the researchers were also the first to create ovarian organoids from mouse embryonic stem cells, in 2021.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Critics decry Kagoshima’s free shinkansen plan for tourists as ‘unfair’</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/critics-decry-kagoshimas-free-shinkansen-plan-for-tourists-as-unfair</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/critics-decry-kagoshimas-free-shinkansen-plan-for-tourists-as-unfair</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prefectural officials have defended the plan to fully subsidize one-way fares for foreign tourists as a necessary bet on inbound demand. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Critics, decry, Kagoshima’s, free, shinkansen, plan, for, tourists, ‘unfair’</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Prefectural officials have defended the plan to fully subsidize one-way fares for foreign tourists as a necessary bet on inbound demand.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S men&amp;apos;s hockey players regret response to Donald Trump remarks on women&amp;apos;s team</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-mens-hockey-players-regret-response-to-donald-trump-remarks-on-womens-team</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-mens-hockey-players-regret-response-to-donald-trump-remarks-on-womens-team</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Both Trump&#039;s remarks and the team&#039;s reaction have drawn intense criticism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S, mens, hockey, players, regret, response, Donald, Trump, remarks, womens, team</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Both Trump's remarks and the team's reaction have drawn intense criticism.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>McLaren boss Andrea Stella says defending champion will start season on defense</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/mclaren-boss-andrea-stella-says-defending-champion-will-start-season-on-defense</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/mclaren-boss-andrea-stella-says-defending-champion-will-start-season-on-defense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ McLaren is defending both titles this year after Britain&#039;s Lando Norris ended the four-year reign of Red Bull&#039;s Max Verstappen. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>McLaren, boss, Andrea, Stella, says, defending, champion, will, start, season, defense</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[McLaren is defending both titles this year after Britain's Lando Norris ended the four-year reign of Red Bull's Max Verstappen.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Ministry approves Institute of Science Tokyo&amp;apos;s plans to boost research</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ministry-approves-institute-of-science-tokyos-plans-to-boost-research</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ministry-approves-institute-of-science-tokyos-plans-to-boost-research</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The institution was selected last month to receive aid from the government&#039;s ¥10 trillion fund designed to foster universities with world-class research capabilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ministry, approves, Institute, Science, Tokyos, plans, boost, research</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The institution was selected last month to receive aid from the government's ¥10 trillion fund designed to foster universities with world-class research capabilities.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Woman arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of proxy test&#45;taking</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/woman-arrested-in-tokyo-on-suspicion-of-proxy-test-taking</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/woman-arrested-in-tokyo-on-suspicion-of-proxy-test-taking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Police suspect the woman took an English proficiency exam last year on behalf of a Chinese man and received about ¥1 million from the man as payment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Woman, arrested, Tokyo, suspicion, proxy, test-taking</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Police suspect the woman took an English proficiency exam last year on behalf of a Chinese man and received about ¥1 million from the man as payment.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan&#45;led cell discovery hints at potential new treatments for hair loss</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-led-cell-discovery-hints-at-potential-new-treatments-for-hair-loss</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-led-cell-discovery-hints-at-potential-new-treatments-for-hair-loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Researchers identified a “third cell” essential for fully regenerating hair follicles, and successfully recreated the complete hair-growth cycle in mice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:50:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan-led, cell, discovery, hints, potential, new, treatments, for, hair, loss</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Researchers identified a “third cell” essential for fully regenerating hair follicles, and successfully recreated the complete hair-growth cycle in mice.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Death penalty sought over triple murder in Saitama</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/death-penalty-sought-over-triple-murder-in-saitama</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/death-penalty-sought-over-triple-murder-in-saitama</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The defendant, 43-year-old Jun Saito, is charged with killing three members of a family at their house in the city of Hanno in December 2022. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:42:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Death, penalty, sought, over, triple, murder, Saitama</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The defendant, 43-year-old Jun Saito, is charged with killing three members of a family at their house in the city of Hanno in December 2022.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. arrests ex&#45;Air Force pilot for training Chinese military</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-arrests-ex-air-force-pilot-for-training-chinese-military</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-arrests-ex-air-force-pilot-for-training-chinese-military</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gerald Brown, 65, was arrested in Indiana after having recently returned to the United States from China. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., arrests, ex-Air, Force, pilot, for, training, Chinese, military</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Gerald Brown, 65, was arrested in Indiana after having recently returned to the United States from China.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai&amp;apos;s fraud conviction in rare victory</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hong-kong-court-overturns-china-critic-jimmy-lais-fraud-conviction-in-rare-victory</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hong-kong-court-overturns-china-critic-jimmy-lais-fraud-conviction-in-rare-victory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lai will still remain imprisoned for 20 years in a separate national security case. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hong, Kong, court, overturns, China, critic, Jimmy, Lais, fraud, conviction, rare, victory</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lai will still remain imprisoned for 20 years in a separate national security case.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan’s births drop to new low for 10th straight year</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-births-drop-to-new-low-for-10th-straight-year</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-births-drop-to-new-low-for-10th-straight-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The number of births came to 705,809 in 2025, hitting a new record low for the tenth consecutive year, preliminary figures by the health ministry showed Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan’s, births, drop, new, low, for, 10th, straight, year</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The number of births came to 705,809 in 2025, hitting a new record low for the tenth consecutive year, preliminary figures by the health ministry showed Thursday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Immigration agency tightens guidelines for permanent residency</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/immigration-agency-tightens-guidelines-for-permanent-residency</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/immigration-agency-tightens-guidelines-for-permanent-residency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The revision made Tuesday comes amid efforts by the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to take a tougher stance on immigration. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:14:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Immigration, agency, tightens, guidelines, for, permanent, residency</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The revision made Tuesday comes amid efforts by the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to take a tougher stance on immigration.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tokyo ‘strongly demands’ release of Japanese national detained in Iran</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tokyo-strongly-demands-release-of-japanese-national-detained-in-iran</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/tokyo-strongly-demands-release-of-japanese-national-detained-in-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Details were not immediately clear, but media reports named the person as Shinnosuke Kawashima, Japanese public broadcaster NHK’s Tehran bureau chief. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tokyo, ‘strongly, demands’, release, Japanese, national, detained, Iran</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Details were not immediately clear, but media reports named the person as Shinnosuke Kawashima, Japanese public broadcaster NHK’s Tehran bureau chief.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>South Korea’s baby bump extends into second year, offering hope</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/south-koreas-baby-bump-extends-into-second-year-offering-hope</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/south-koreas-baby-bump-extends-into-second-year-offering-hope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The improvement comes as marriages show signs of recovery after a prolonged slump, supported by incentives designed to ease the financial burden of raising children. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South, Korea’s, baby, bump, extends, into, second, year, offering, hope</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The improvement comes as marriages show signs of recovery after a prolonged slump, supported by incentives designed to ease the financial burden of raising children.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Trump hails ‘golden age’ in State of the Union as voters sour on economy</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-hails-golden-age-in-state-of-the-union-as-voters-sour-on-economy</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/trump-hails-golden-age-in-state-of-the-union-as-voters-sour-on-economy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.S. President Donald Trump declared that &quot;this is the Golden Age of America&quot; at the start of his address Tuesday, seeking to project an aura of success. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, hails, ‘golden, age’, State, the, Union, voters, sour, economy</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump declared that "this is the Golden Age of America" at the start of his address Tuesday, seeking to project an aura of success.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Physical &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;banzuke&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; ranking reveals sumo’s storylines</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/physical-banzuke-ranking-reveals-sumos-storylines</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/physical-banzuke-ranking-reveals-sumos-storylines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Many sumo stories don’t fully reveal themselves unless you are holding a physical copy of the rankings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Physical, ibanzukei, ranking, reveals, sumo’s, storylines</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many sumo stories don’t fully reveal themselves unless you are holding a physical copy of the rankings.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan looks to strike up partnerships with Europe&amp;apos;s defense sector</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-looks-to-strike-up-partnerships-with-europes-defense-sector</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-looks-to-strike-up-partnerships-with-europes-defense-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japanese officials see growing opportunities for cooperation as the European Union expands defense spending and moves to reduce dependence on the United States. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:10:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, looks, strike, partnerships, with, Europes, defense, sector</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japanese officials see growing opportunities for cooperation as the European Union expands defense spending and moves to reduce dependence on the United States.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Four years into Putin’s war, the Ukraine peace push is stalling</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/four-years-into-putins-war-the-ukraine-peace-push-is-stalling</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/four-years-into-putins-war-the-ukraine-peace-push-is-stalling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Allies say the U.S. is pushing for a deal before its 250th anniversary celebrations on July 4. But there’s no hint Russian leader Vladimir Putin is budging on his central demands. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:10:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Four, years, into, Putin’s, war, the, Ukraine, peace, push, stalling</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Allies say the U.S. is pushing for a deal before its 250th anniversary celebrations on July 4. But there’s no hint Russian leader Vladimir Putin is budging on his central demands.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>From AI to Starlink: How drone tech is reshaping war in Ukraine</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/from-ai-to-starlink-how-drone-tech-is-reshaping-war-in-ukraine</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/from-ai-to-starlink-how-drone-tech-is-reshaping-war-in-ukraine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Without drones, modern warfare is now “impossible.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, Starlink:, How, drone, tech, reshaping, war, Ukraine</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Without drones, modern warfare is now “impossible.”]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan pushes back decision on joining Trump&amp;apos;s Board of Peace</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-pushes-back-decision-on-joining-trumps-board-of-peace</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-pushes-back-decision-on-joining-trumps-board-of-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japanese officials are currently examining other countries&#039; responses while taking Tokyo&#039;s relations with Washington into consideration before making a decision. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, pushes, back, decision, joining, Trumps, Board, Peace</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japanese officials are currently examining other countries' responses while taking Tokyo's relations with Washington into consideration before making a decision.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/where-do-ukraine-and-russia-stand-after-four-years-of-war</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/where-do-ukraine-and-russia-stand-after-four-years-of-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The conflict has had broad ramifications for the globe, including in the Indo-Pacific region, with Japanese officials emphasizing that &quot;Ukraine today could be East Asia tomorrow.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Where, Ukraine, and, Russia, stand, after, four, years, war</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The conflict has had broad ramifications for the globe, including in the Indo-Pacific region, with Japanese officials emphasizing that "Ukraine today could be East Asia tomorrow."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>North Korea ruling party promotes Kim Jong Un&amp;apos;s younger sister</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-ruling-party-promotes-kim-jong-uns-younger-sister</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/north-korea-ruling-party-promotes-kim-jong-uns-younger-sister</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kim Yo Jong — long considered one of her brother&#039;s closest lieutenants — was promoted to department director within the ruling party&#039;s apex central committee. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Korea, ruling, party, promotes, Kim, Jong, Uns, younger, sister</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kim Yo Jong — long considered one of her brother's closest lieutenants — was promoted to department director within the ruling party's apex central committee.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Desperate for reelection, Hungary’s Orban latches on to war fears</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/desperate-for-reelection-hungarys-orban-latches-on-to-war-fears</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/desperate-for-reelection-hungarys-orban-latches-on-to-war-fears</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The right-wing nationalist with close links to Russia’s Vladimir Putin is facing the most serious challenge yet in his long premiership. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:46:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Desperate, for, reelection, Hungary’s, Orban, latches, war, fears</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The right-wing nationalist with close links to Russia’s Vladimir Putin is facing the most serious challenge yet in his long premiership.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>North Korea’s ruling party reelects Kim as general&#45;secretary at rare congress</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/north-koreas-ruling-party-reelects-kim-as-general-secretary-at-rare-congress</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/north-koreas-ruling-party-reelects-kim-as-general-secretary-at-rare-congress</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The congress cited leader Kim Jong Un’s achievements, including the county’s “radically improved” nuclear forces. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Korea’s, ruling, party, reelects, Kim, general-secretary, rare, congress</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The congress cited leader Kim Jong Un’s achievements, including the county’s “radically improved” nuclear forces.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tokyo Skytree shuts down after 20 people trapped in elevator for six hours</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tokyo-skytree-shuts-down-after-20-people-trapped-in-elevator-for-six-hours</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/tokyo-skytree-shuts-down-after-20-people-trapped-in-elevator-for-six-hours</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Skytree will remain closed Monday for a safety inspection as officials work to determine the cause. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tokyo, Skytree, shuts, down, after, people, trapped, elevator, for, six, hours</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Skytree will remain closed Monday for a safety inspection as officials work to determine the cause.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Proud Italy signs off with closing ceremony in ancient Verona Arena</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/proud-italy-signs-off-with-closing-ceremony-in-ancient-verona-arena</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/proud-italy-signs-off-with-closing-ceremony-in-ancient-verona-arena</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ceremony was held in an open-air ​Roman amphitheater in the heart of the northern Italian city made famous as the setting for William Shakespeare&#039;s play &quot;Romeo and Juliet.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Proud, Italy, signs, off, with, closing, ceremony, ancient, Verona, Arena</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The ceremony was held in an open-air ​Roman amphitheater in the heart of the northern Italian city made famous as the setting for William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan proved its winter sports prowess at the Milano Cortina Games</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-proved-its-winter-sports-prowess-at-the-milano-cortina-games</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-proved-its-winter-sports-prowess-at-the-milano-cortina-games</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 24-medal haul ranked Japan fifth in the world, while the number of gold matched the country&#039;s all-time high at a Winter Olympics, set at the 1998 Nagano Games. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:06:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, proved, its, winter, sports, prowess, the, Milano, Cortina, Games</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 24-medal haul ranked Japan fifth in the world, while the number of gold matched the country's all-time high at a Winter Olympics, set at the 1998 Nagano Games.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Victims from Toyama mourned 15 years after New Zealand quake</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/victims-from-toyama-mourned-15-years-after-new-zealand-quake</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/victims-from-toyama-mourned-15-years-after-new-zealand-quake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 12 Japanese  students were studying at a language school in the country when a quake hit and the building that housed the school collapsed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:26:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Victims, from, Toyama, mourned, years, after, New, Zealand, quake</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 12 Japanese  students were studying at a language school in the country when a quake hit and the building that housed the school collapsed.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/south-korea-protests-japanese-event-over-disputed-islands</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/south-korea-protests-japanese-event-over-disputed-islands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The tiny islets, known as Takeshima in Japan ⁠and Dokdo in South Korea, which controls them, have long been ⁠a source of tension between the neighboring countries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:18:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South, Korea, protests, Japanese, event, over, disputed, islands</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The tiny islets, known as Takeshima in Japan ⁠and Dokdo in South Korea, which controls them, have long been ⁠a source of tension between the neighboring countries.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>With fresh mandate, Japan’s Takaichi sets sights on divisive security goals</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/with-fresh-mandate-japans-takaichi-sets-sights-on-divisive-security-goals</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/with-fresh-mandate-japans-takaichi-sets-sights-on-divisive-security-goals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory has empowered her to push forward with security and defense goals that, just a decade ago, would have been all but unattainable. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>With, fresh, mandate, Japan’s, Takaichi, sets, sights, divisive, security, goals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory has empowered her to push forward with security and defense goals that, just a decade ago, would have been all but unattainable.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by Chinese Navy</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/australian-warship-transits-taiwan-strait-tracked-by-chinese-navy</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/australian-warship-transits-taiwan-strait-tracked-by-chinese-navy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An Australian government source said all interactions with foreign ships ​and aircraft &quot;were safe and professional.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australian, warship, transits, Taiwan, Strait, tracked, Chinese, Navy</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[An Australian government source said all interactions with foreign ships ​and aircraft "were safe and professional."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. to pause two key travel programs amid shutdown, report says</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-to-pause-two-key-travel-programs-amid-shutdown-report-says</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-to-pause-two-key-travel-programs-amid-shutdown-report-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The PreCheck and Global Entry programs that speed airport security checks for some travelers would be temporarily suspended from Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., pause, two, key, travel, programs, amid, shutdown, report, says</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The PreCheck and Global Entry programs that speed airport security checks for some travelers would be temporarily suspended from Sunday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. and Japan discuss China’s ‘destabilizing’ nuclear buildup and testing</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-and-japan-discuss-chinas-destabilizing-nuclear-buildup-and-testing</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-and-japan-discuss-chinas-destabilizing-nuclear-buildup-and-testing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The allies’ Extended Deterrence Dialogue came amid growing tensions with China over Beijing’s push to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal — an issue broached at the talks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., and, Japan, discuss, China’s, ‘destabilizing’, nuclear, buildup, and, testing</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The allies’ Extended Deterrence Dialogue came amid growing tensions with China over Beijing’s push to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal — an issue broached at the talks.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Despite headwinds, Germany&amp;apos;s Merz wins strong party backing</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/despite-headwinds-germanys-merz-wins-strong-party-backing</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/despite-headwinds-germanys-merz-wins-strong-party-backing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz passionately rallied his conservatives and won a strong endorsement with a 91% vote to confirm him as party chairman. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:06:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Despite, headwinds, Germanys, Merz, wins, strong, party, backing</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[German Chancellor Friedrich Merz passionately rallied his conservatives and won a strong endorsement with a 91% vote to confirm him as party chairman.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/new-study-probes-why-chronic-pain-lasts-longer-in-women</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/new-study-probes-why-chronic-pain-lasts-longer-in-women</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Research published in the journal Science Immunology shows that women actually do experience exacerbated chronic pain compared to men. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:06:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, study, probes, why, chronic, pain, lasts, longer, women</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Research published in the journal Science Immunology shows that women actually do experience exacerbated chronic pain compared to men.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cargo ship&amp;apos;s officer arrested after fatal collision with fishing boat off Mie</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/cargo-ships-officer-arrested-after-fatal-collision-with-fishing-boat-off-mie</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/cargo-ships-officer-arrested-after-fatal-collision-with-fishing-boat-off-mie</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The coast guard arrested a 21-year-old second navigation officer, who was steering the cargo ship, on suspicion of professional negligence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cargo, ships, officer, arrested, after, fatal, collision, with, fishing, boat, off, Mie</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The coast guard arrested a 21-year-old second navigation officer, who was steering the cargo ship, on suspicion of professional negligence.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>DPP Lower House candidate arrested for election law violation</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/dpp-lower-house-candidate-arrested-for-election-law-violation</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/dpp-lower-house-candidate-arrested-for-election-law-violation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The defeated candidate, Nobuko Irie, 63, and the two others, are suspected of paying a total of ¥270,000 in compensation to five female campaign staffers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DPP, Lower, House, candidate, arrested, for, election, law, violation</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The defeated candidate, Nobuko Irie, 63, and the two others, are suspected of paying a total of ¥270,000 in compensation to five female campaign staffers.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kanagawa police officers referred to prosecutors over falsified traffic tickets</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/kanagawa-police-officers-referred-to-prosecutors-over-falsified-traffic-tickets</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/kanagawa-police-officers-referred-to-prosecutors-over-falsified-traffic-tickets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The seven officers, who served on the same squad, allegedly falsified traffic violation tickets and related investigation reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:42:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kanagawa, police, officers, referred, prosecutors, over, falsified, traffic, tickets</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The seven officers, who served on the same squad, allegedly falsified traffic violation tickets and related investigation reports.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>iPS cell&#45;based products win conditional approval from health ministry panel</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/ips-cell-based-products-win-conditional-approval-from-health-ministry-panel</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/ips-cell-based-products-win-conditional-approval-from-health-ministry-panel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The endorsement was based on small-scale clinical studies that confirmed only their safety and “presumed” their efficacy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:18:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>iPS, cell-based, products, win, conditional, approval, from, health, ministry, panel</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The endorsement was based on small-scale clinical studies that confirmed only their safety and “presumed” their efficacy.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Italy against allowing Russia and Belarus to use flags and anthems at Paralympics</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/italy-against-allowing-russia-and-belarus-to-use-flags-and-anthems-at-paralympics</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/italy-against-allowing-russia-and-belarus-to-use-flags-and-anthems-at-paralympics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An IPC ​spokesman said later the organization was ⁠in talks with the Italian government over the participation of the Russian and Belarusian Paralympians. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Italy, against, allowing, Russia, and, Belarus, use, flags, and, anthems, Paralympics</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[An IPC ​spokesman said later the organization was ⁠in talks with the Italian government over the participation of the Russian and Belarusian Paralympians.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Alien files incoming: Trump orders government release of UFO records</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/alien-files-incoming-trump-orders-government-release-of-ufo-records</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/alien-files-incoming-trump-orders-government-release-of-ufo-records</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other ​agencies to release the information, calling the matter &quot;extremely interesting and important.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alien, files, incoming:, Trump, orders, government, release, UFO, records</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Trump said he would order Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other ​agencies to release the information, calling the matter "extremely interesting and important."]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Suns owner Mat Ishbia blasts teams for &amp;apos;ridiculous&amp;apos; tanking &amp;apos;done by losers&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/suns-owner-mat-ishbia-blasts-teams-for-ridiculous-tanking-done-by-losers</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/suns-owner-mat-ishbia-blasts-teams-for-ridiculous-tanking-done-by-losers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Saturday during the All-Star Weekend that teams&#039; blatant approach to tanking is worse than he&#039;s seen in recent memory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Suns, owner, Mat, Ishbia, blasts, teams, for, ridiculous, tanking, done, losers</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Saturday during the All-Star Weekend that teams' blatant approach to tanking is worse than he's seen in recent memory.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Seven Kanagawa police officers referred to prosecutors</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/seven-kanagawa-police-officers-referred-to-prosecutors</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/seven-kanagawa-police-officers-referred-to-prosecutors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The officers allegedly falsified traffic violation tickets and related investigation reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Seven, Kanagawa, police, officers, referred, prosecutors</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The officers allegedly falsified traffic violation tickets and related investigation reports.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>High&#45;stakes showdown in Nepal’s post&#45;uprising polls</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/high-stakes-showdown-in-nepals-post-uprising-polls</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/high-stakes-showdown-in-nepals-post-uprising-polls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In Nepal&#039;s eastern plains, rival political flags flutter over tea farms and brick homes — symbols of a local election campaign shaping landmark nationwide polls. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:22:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>High-stakes, showdown, Nepal’s, post-uprising, polls</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In Nepal's eastern plains, rival political flags flutter over tea farms and brick homes — symbols of a local election campaign shaping landmark nationwide polls.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/south-korean-court-hands-life-term-to-expresident-yoon-in-insurrection-trial</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/south-korean-court-hands-life-term-to-expresident-yoon-in-insurrection-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is ‌the most consequential ‌yet for the ousted leader. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:22:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South, Korean, court, hands, life, term, ex‑President, Yoon, insurrection, trial</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Prosecutors had sought the death penalty in the case, closely watched in a deeply divided country. It is ‌the most consequential ‌yet for the ousted leader.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>After a historic vote, can Bangladeshis rise to the occasion?</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/after-a-historic-vote-can-bangladeshis-rise-to-the-occasion</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/after-a-historic-vote-can-bangladeshis-rise-to-the-occasion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Last week, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader Tarique Rahman won a commanding electoral victory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:06:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>After, historic, vote, can, Bangladeshis, rise, the, occasion</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Last week, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader Tarique Rahman won a commanding electoral victory.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Washington mayor asks Trump for disaster declaration over Potomac spill</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/washington-mayor-asks-trump-for-disaster-declaration-over-potomac-spill</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/washington-mayor-asks-trump-for-disaster-declaration-over-potomac-spill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After part of a sewer line failed in Maryland’s Montgomery County on Jan. 19, some 250 million gallons of untreated sewage flowed into the Potomac over the next several days. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Washington, mayor, asks, Trump, for, disaster, declaration, over, Potomac, spill</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After part of a sewer line failed in Maryland’s Montgomery County on Jan. 19, some 250 million gallons of untreated sewage flowed into the Potomac over the next several days.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Formula E CEO eyes big opportunity for circuit with first night race in Tokyo</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/formula-e-ceo-eyes-big-opportunity-for-circuit-with-first-night-race-in-tokyo</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/formula-e-ceo-eyes-big-opportunity-for-circuit-with-first-night-race-in-tokyo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As with last year’s E-Prix, the 2026 edition will be a doubleheader held at the Tokyo Street Circuit, around the Big Sight exhibition center by the Tokyo Bay waterfront. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Formula, CEO, eyes, big, opportunity, for, circuit, with, first, night, race, Tokyo</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[As with last year’s E-Prix, the 2026 edition will be a doubleheader held at the Tokyo Street Circuit, around the Big Sight exhibition center by the Tokyo Bay waterfront.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.K. examining Epstein’s use of airports for trafficking</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/uk-examining-epsteins-use-of-airports-for-trafficking</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/uk-examining-epsteins-use-of-airports-for-trafficking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ British police are assessing whether the late sex offender ​trafficked women through three of England’s airports on private flights. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.K., examining, Epstein’s, use, airports, for, trafficking</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[British police are assessing whether the late sex offender ​trafficked women through three of England’s airports on private flights.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fans debate Eileen Gu&amp;apos;s interaction with reporter as clip goes viral</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/fans-debate-eileen-gus-interaction-with-reporter-as-clip-goes-viral</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/fans-debate-eileen-gus-interaction-with-reporter-as-clip-goes-viral</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Many came out in support of the way Gu handled the exchange, while others criticized the tone of her answer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fans, debate, Eileen, Gus, interaction, with, reporter, clip, goes, viral</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many came out in support of the way Gu handled the exchange, while others criticized the tone of her answer.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Takaichi heads into parliament with key agenda points in mind</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-heads-into-parliament-with-key-agenda-points-in-mind</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/takaichi-heads-into-parliament-with-key-agenda-points-in-mind</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Passing the budget, setting up an intelligence agency, and cutting the consumption tax are all top priorities for Sanae Takaichi, who was reelected as prime minister. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:58:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Takaichi, heads, into, parliament, with, key, agenda, points, mind</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Passing the budget, setting up an intelligence agency, and cutting the consumption tax are all top priorities for Sanae Takaichi, who was reelected as prime minister.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan&amp;apos;s customs seized second&#45;highest amount of illegal drugs in 2025</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-customs-seized-second-highest-amount-of-illegal-drugs-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-customs-seized-second-highest-amount-of-illegal-drugs-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Customs officers seized 3,211 kilograms of illegal drugs last year, the first time since 2019 that annual seizures exceeded 3 metric tons. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:26:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japans, customs, seized, second-highest, amount, illegal, drugs, 2025</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Customs officers seized 3,211 kilograms of illegal drugs last year, the first time since 2019 that annual seizures exceeded 3 metric tons.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Vatican says it will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/vatican-says-it-will-not-participate-in-trumps-board-of-peace</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/vatican-says-it-will-not-participate-in-trumps-board-of-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Efforts to handle crisis situations should be managed by the United Nations, the Vatican’s top diplomatic official says. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:10:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vatican, says, will, not, participate, Trump’s, ‘Board, Peace’</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Efforts to handle crisis situations should be managed by the United Nations, the Vatican’s top diplomatic official says.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Tales of perseverance abound in sumo’s hidden corners</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/tales-of-perseverance-abound-in-sumos-hidden-corners</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/tales-of-perseverance-abound-in-sumos-hidden-corners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ahead of the spring tournament, meet three lower-division veterans whose careers reflect sumo’s quieter, grittier side. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:02:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tales, perseverance, abound, sumo’s, hidden, corners</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ahead of the spring tournament, meet three lower-division veterans whose careers reflect sumo’s quieter, grittier side.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/philippine-vp-sara-duterte-announces-2028-presidential-bid</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/philippine-vp-sara-duterte-announces-2028-presidential-bid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with whom Duterte is embroiled in a bitter feud, is now expected to become more openly hostile toward her. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, Sara, Duterte, announces, 2028, presidential, bid</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with whom Duterte is embroiled in a bitter feud, is now expected to become more openly hostile toward her.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Indonesia coal plant closure U&#45;turn sows energy transition doubts</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/indonesia-coal-plant-closure-u-turn-sows-energy-transition-doubts</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/indonesia-coal-plant-closure-u-turn-sows-energy-transition-doubts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite being set to close in 2035, Indonesia said it would keep the coal plant open, citing its long potential lifespan and ability to burn coal better than older plants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indonesia, coal, plant, closure, U-turn, sows, energy, transition, doubts</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite being set to close in 2035, Indonesia said it would keep the coal plant open, citing its long potential lifespan and ability to burn coal better than older plants.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Junk to high&#45;tech: India bets on e&#45;waste for critical minerals</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/junk-to-high-tech-india-bets-on-e-waste-for-critical-minerals</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/junk-to-high-tech-india-bets-on-e-waste-for-critical-minerals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global worries about China&#039;s dominance as a critical minerals producer has galvanized New Delhi to ramp up extracting materials essential for it to become an AI hub. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Junk, high-tech:, India, bets, e-waste, for, critical, minerals</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Global worries about China's dominance as a critical minerals producer has galvanized New Delhi to ramp up extracting materials essential for it to become an AI hub.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>University of Tsukuba apologizes over comments against foreign students</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/university-of-tsukuba-apologizes-over-comments-against-foreign-students</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/university-of-tsukuba-apologizes-over-comments-against-foreign-students</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two faculty members posted inflammatory comments on social media about foreign nationals, including describing foreign students as “incompetent” and “troublemakers.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:30:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>University, Tsukuba, apologizes, over, comments, against, foreign, students</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Two faculty members posted inflammatory comments on social media about foreign nationals, including describing foreign students as “incompetent” and “troublemakers.”]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Nine prefectures set up framework to boost ties with India</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/nine-prefectures-set-up-framework-to-boost-ties-with-india</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/nine-prefectures-set-up-framework-to-boost-ties-with-india</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a joint declaration, the nine prefectures said they will call on other prefectures to join the framework and advance initiatives that will help deepen engagement with India. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nine, prefectures, set, framework, boost, ties, with, India</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In a joint declaration, the nine prefectures said they will call on other prefectures to join the framework and advance initiatives that will help deepen engagement with India.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why is everyone so self&#45;righteous?</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/why-is-everyone-so-self-righteous</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/why-is-everyone-so-self-righteous</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Self-righteousness comes from judging the world by the perceived correctness of actions rather than by the quality of outcomes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, everyone, self-righteous</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Self-righteousness comes from judging the world by the perceived correctness of actions rather than by the quality of outcomes.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Nepal&amp;apos;s political crossroads: an election guide</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/nepals-political-crossroads-an-election-guide</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/nepals-political-crossroads-an-election-guide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A look at the key players in an election many young Nepalis hope will usher in new leadership. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nepals, political, crossroads:, election, guide</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A look at the key players in an election many young Nepalis hope will usher in new leadership.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China has slashed air pollution, but the ‘war’ isn’t over</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-has-slashed-air-pollution-but-the-war-isnt-over</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-has-slashed-air-pollution-but-the-war-isnt-over</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In much of the country, the air remains dangerous to breathe by World Health Organization standards. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:06:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, has, slashed, air, pollution, but, the, ‘war’, isn’t, over</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In much of the country, the air remains dangerous to breathe by World Health Organization standards.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Youthful USA Stars prevail in NBA&amp;apos;s new All&#45;Star Game format</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/youthful-usa-stars-prevail-in-nbas-new-all-star-game-format</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/youthful-usa-stars-prevail-in-nbas-new-all-star-game-format</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The three-team round-robin tournament of short 12-minute games was the latest incarnation of the ever-changing All-Star Game format. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:50:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Youthful, USA, Stars, prevail, NBAs, new, All-Star, Game, format</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The three-team round-robin tournament of short 12-minute games was the latest incarnation of the ever-changing All-Star Game format.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>African and Caribbean skiers unite at Olympics to call for more inclusion</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/african-and-caribbean-skiers-unite-at-olympics-to-call-for-more-inclusion</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/african-and-caribbean-skiers-unite-at-olympics-to-call-for-more-inclusion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Brotherhood of Snowsport is aiming to support athletes of color in winter sports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:34:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>African, and, Caribbean, skiers, unite, Olympics, call, for, more, inclusion</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The National Brotherhood of Snowsport is aiming to support athletes of color in winter sports.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Man pleads not guilty to triple murder in Saitama Prefecture</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-triple-murder-in-saitama-prefecture</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-triple-murder-in-saitama-prefecture</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to the indictment, Jun Saito killed U.S. national William Ross Bishop Jr., his wife, Izumi Morita, and their daughter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:18:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Man, pleads, not, guilty, triple, murder, Saitama, Prefecture</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to the indictment, Jun Saito killed U.S. national William Ross Bishop Jr., his wife, Izumi Morita, and their daughter.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Weakened satisfaction likely to drive excessive drinking, study finds</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/weakened-satisfaction-likely-to-drive-excessive-drinking-study-finds</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/weakened-satisfaction-likely-to-drive-excessive-drinking-study-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A weakening of a mechanism that produces a sense of satisfaction after drinking could lead to excessive alcohol consumption, a team of Japanese and other researchers has found. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Weakened, satisfaction, likely, drive, excessive, drinking, study, finds</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A weakening of a mechanism that produces a sense of satisfaction after drinking could lead to excessive alcohol consumption, a team of Japanese and other researchers has found.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Curlers open to video review amid ongoing controversy at Olympics</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/curlers-open-to-video-review-amid-ongoing-controversy-at-olympics</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/curlers-open-to-video-review-amid-ongoing-controversy-at-olympics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Friday, Sweden&#039;s men&#039;s team accused Canadian curlers of double-touching stones, triggering a heated clash between players and a subsequent media frenzy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Curlers, open, video, review, amid, ongoing, controversy, Olympics</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[On Friday, Sweden's men's team accused Canadian curlers of double-touching stones, triggering a heated clash between players and a subsequent media frenzy.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Rare Pokemon card sets record with $16.49 million sale</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/rare-pokemon-card-sets-record-with-1649-million-sale</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/rare-pokemon-card-sets-record-with-1649-million-sale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One of just 41 such cards in existence, the Pikachu Illustrator card is now the most expensive trading card in history. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[One of just 41 such cards in existence, the Pikachu Illustrator card is now the most expensive trading card in history.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China’s population rebound faces structural limits</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/chinas-population-rebound-faces-structural-limits</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/chinas-population-rebound-faces-structural-limits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China is widely expected to adopt a range of pronatalist policies in a bid to raise birth rates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China’s, population, rebound, faces, structural, limits</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[China is widely expected to adopt a range of pronatalist policies in a bid to raise birth rates.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>What Trump wants from Russia</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/what-trump-wants-from-russia</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/what-trump-wants-from-russia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A U.S.-Russia arrangement in which Ukraine is little more than a bargaining chip risks hollowing out this project before it is consolidated. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, Trump, wants, from, Russia</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A U.S.-Russia arrangement in which Ukraine is little more than a bargaining chip risks hollowing out this project before it is consolidated.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>NBA weighing &amp;apos;every possible remedy&amp;apos; as &amp;apos;tanking&amp;apos; worsens</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/nba-weighing-every-possible-remedy-as-tanking-worsens</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/nba-weighing-every-possible-remedy-as-tanking-worsens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Teams are increasingly losing games on purpose to improve their draft prospects. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:54:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NBA, weighing, every, possible, remedy, tanking, worsens</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Teams are increasingly losing games on purpose to improve their draft prospects.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Stabbing in Osaka leaves 17 year&#45;old dead and two others seriously injured</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/stabbing-in-osaka-leaves-17-year-old-dead-and-two-others-seriously-injured</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/stabbing-in-osaka-leaves-17-year-old-dead-and-two-others-seriously-injured</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ About 10 hours after a suspect fled the scene, police arrested 21-year-old Ryoga Iwasaki over the incident. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:22:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stabbing, Osaka, leaves, year-old, dead, and, two, others, seriously, injured</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[About 10 hours after a suspect fled the scene, police arrested 21-year-old Ryoga Iwasaki over the incident.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Interpol backroom warriors fight cybercriminals &amp;apos;weaponizing&amp;apos; AI</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/interpol-backroom-warriors-fight-cybercriminals-weaponizing-ai</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/interpol-backroom-warriors-fight-cybercriminals-weaponizing-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AI is helping criminals create sophisticated deepfake audio and video to endorse scam investments and helping make dodgy online messages appear more genuine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Interpol, backroom, warriors, fight, cybercriminals, weaponizing</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[AI is helping criminals create sophisticated deepfake audio and video to endorse scam investments and helping make dodgy online messages appear more genuine.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>How Team Japan became world&#45;beaters in Olympic snowboarding</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/how-team-japan-became-world-beaters-in-olympic-snowboarding</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/how-team-japan-became-world-beaters-in-olympic-snowboarding</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan&#039;s snowboarders have grabbed three gold medals and six medals overall so far at the Milano Cortina Olympics. How did the nation grow to be so dominant? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Team, Japan, became, world-beaters, Olympic, snowboarding</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Japan's snowboarders have grabbed three gold medals and six medals overall so far at the Milano Cortina Olympics. How did the nation grow to be so dominant?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/obama-deplores-lack-of-shame-after-trump-racist-monkey-clip</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/obama-deplores-lack-of-shame-after-trump-racist-monkey-clip</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump has told reporters he stood by the thrust of the video&#039;s claims about election fraud, but that he had not seen the offensive clip at the end. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Obama, deplores, lack, shame, after, Trump, racist, monkey, clip</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Trump has told reporters he stood by the thrust of the video's claims about election fraud, but that he had not seen the offensive clip at the end.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Australia unveils initial $2.8 billion for new nuclear subs facility</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/australia-unveils-initial-28-billion-for-new-nuclear-subs-facility</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/australia-unveils-initial-28-billion-for-new-nuclear-subs-facility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The AUKUS pact aims to arm Australia with cutting-edge submarines from the U.S. and provide for cooperation in developing an array of warfare technologies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:06:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, unveils, initial, 2.8, billion, for, new, nuclear, subs, facility</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The AUKUS pact aims to arm Australia with cutting-edge submarines from the U.S. and provide for cooperation in developing an array of warfare technologies.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Is global warming dooming snow sports and the Winter Olympics?</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/is-global-warming-dooming-snow-sports-and-the-winter-olympics</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/is-global-warming-dooming-snow-sports-and-the-winter-olympics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Since the 1970s, mean snow depth across the Alps has declined by over 8% per decade and the snow season is up to 34 days shorter below 2,000 meters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:06:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>global, warming, dooming, snow, sports, and, the, Winter, Olympics</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Since the 1970s, mean snow depth across the Alps has declined by over 8% per decade and the snow season is up to 34 days shorter below 2,000 meters.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Risk of missteps hangs over U.S.&#45;backed ceasefire deal in northeast Syria</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/risk-of-missteps-hangs-over-us-backed-ceasefire-deal-in-northeast-syria</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/risk-of-missteps-hangs-over-us-backed-ceasefire-deal-in-northeast-syria</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The progress of the deal tests the ability of Syria&#039;s new leaders to stabilize a nation fractured by 14 years of war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Risk, missteps, hangs, over, U.S.-backed, ceasefire, deal, northeast, Syria</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The progress of the deal tests the ability of Syria's new leaders to stabilize a nation fractured by 14 years of war.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China FM tells EU diplomats not to blame Beijing for bloc&amp;apos;s problems</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-fm-tells-eu-diplomats-not-to-blame-beijing-for-blocs-problems</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-fm-tells-eu-diplomats-not-to-blame-beijing-for-blocs-problems</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wang Yi made the comments at a meeting with France&#039;s Jean-Noel Barrot and Germany&#039;s Johann Wadephul on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, tells, diplomats, not, blame, Beijing, for, blocs, problems</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wang Yi made the comments at a meeting with France's Jean-Noel Barrot and Germany's Johann Wadephul on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>With eye on China, Koizumi stresses importance of rules&#45;based order</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/with-eye-on-china-koizumi-stresses-importance-of-rules-based-order</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/with-eye-on-china-koizumi-stresses-importance-of-rules-based-order</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi also pledged not to “shut down any channels” of communication as ties with China remain in a deep freeze. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>With, eye, China, Koizumi, stresses, importance, rules-based, order</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi also pledged not to “shut down any channels” of communication as ties with China remain in a deep freeze.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Two U.S. Marines referred to prosecutors in Tokyo theft case</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/two-us-marines-referred-to-prosecutors-in-tokyo-theft-case</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/two-us-marines-referred-to-prosecutors-in-tokyo-theft-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo&#039;s Metropolitan Police Department sent papers on two U.S. Marines to public prosecutors on Friday, alleging that they broke into restaurants in Tokyo and stole cash, sources said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:38:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Two, U.S., Marines, referred, prosecutors, Tokyo, theft, case</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department sent papers on two U.S. Marines to public prosecutors on Friday, alleging that they broke into restaurants in Tokyo and stole cash, sources said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Superstar skater Ilia Malinin set to reach new heights at Milano Cortina Games</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/superstar-skater-ilia-malinin-set-to-reach-new-heights-at-milano-cortina-games</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/superstar-skater-ilia-malinin-set-to-reach-new-heights-at-milano-cortina-games</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The American leads Yuma Kagiyama by a comfortable 5.09-point margin in the men&#039;s figure skating competition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:06:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Superstar, skater, Ilia, Malinin, set, reach, new, heights, Milano, Cortina, Games</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The American leads Yuma Kagiyama by a comfortable 5.09-point margin in the men's figure skating competition.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan health panel adopts medical fee changes to raise wages and cope with inflation</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-health-panel-adopts-medical-fee-changes-to-raise-wages-and-cope-with-inflation</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japan-health-panel-adopts-medical-fee-changes-to-raise-wages-and-cope-with-inflation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By tweaking fees here and there, the government seeks to keep health care costs relatively low while meeting new medical needs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan, health, panel, adopts, medical, fee, changes, raise, wages, and, cope, with, inflation</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[By tweaking fees here and there, the government seeks to keep health care costs relatively low while meeting new medical needs.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kaori Sakamoto wants &amp;apos;no regrets&amp;apos; as gold beckons in Olympic finale</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/kaori-sakamoto-wants-no-regrets-as-gold-beckons-in-olympic-finale</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/kaori-sakamoto-wants-no-regrets-as-gold-beckons-in-olympic-finale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 25-year-old from Kobe will retire after the Olympics. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kaori, Sakamoto, wants, no, regrets, gold, beckons, Olympic, finale</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 25-year-old from Kobe will retire after the Olympics.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Facing pressures at home, U.K. universities set up in India</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/facing-pressures-at-home-uk-universities-set-up-in-india</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/facing-pressures-at-home-uk-universities-set-up-in-india</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ U.K. universities face pressure at home over the recruitment of international students, with the government determined to reduce immigration. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:10:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Facing, pressures, home, U.K., universities, set, India</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[U.K. universities face pressure at home over the recruitment of international students, with the government determined to reduce immigration.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Fraud soars to record high in Japan as scam tactics grow more sophisticated</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/fraud-soars-to-record-high-in-japan-as-scam-tactics-grow-more-sophisticated</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/fraud-soars-to-record-high-in-japan-as-scam-tactics-grow-more-sophisticated</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Combined losses from special fraud, romance and social-media based investment scams soared to a record ¥324.11 billion in 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:02:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fraud, soars, record, high, Japan, scam, tactics, grow, more, sophisticated</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Combined losses from special fraud, romance and social-media based investment scams soared to a record ¥324.11 billion in 2025.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>FIS president vows to fight for Olympic future of Nordic combined</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/fis-president-vows-to-fight-for-olympic-future-of-nordic-combined</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/fis-president-vows-to-fight-for-olympic-future-of-nordic-combined</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nordic combined, which brings together ski ​jumping and cross-country skiing, has faced growing scrutiny in recent years over the exclusion of women and waning interest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FIS, president, vows, fight, for, Olympic, future, Nordic, combined</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nordic combined, which brings together ski ​jumping and cross-country skiing, has faced growing scrutiny in recent years over the exclusion of women and waning interest.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>High school baseball players suspected of spreading obscene images</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/high-school-baseball-players-suspected-of-spreading-obscene-images</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/high-school-baseball-players-suspected-of-spreading-obscene-images</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that an obscene video of a 15-year-old girl might have been disseminated to dozens of people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>High, school, baseball, players, suspected, spreading, obscene, images</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that an obscene video of a 15-year-old girl might have been disseminated to dozens of people.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Why we’ll never see a yokozuna in the Super Bowl</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/why-well-never-see-a-yokozuna-in-the-super-bowl</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/why-well-never-see-a-yokozuna-in-the-super-bowl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ How much do sumo and the NFL really have in common? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:38:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, we’ll, never, see, yokozuna, the, Super, Bowl</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[How much do sumo and the NFL really have in common?]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Over 60% of local governments in Japan listen to children&amp;apos;s opinions</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/over-60-of-local-governments-in-japan-listen-to-childrens-opinions</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/over-60-of-local-governments-in-japan-listen-to-childrens-opinions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Many of the prefectural and municipal governments sought children&#039;s opinions to better reflect them in policies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Over, 60, local, governments, Japan, listen, childrens, opinions</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many of the prefectural and municipal governments sought children's opinions to better reflect them in policies.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Corruption watchdog sees ‘worrying decline’ in democracies such as U.S.</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/corruption-watchdog-sees-worrying-decline-in-democracies-such-as-us</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/corruption-watchdog-sees-worrying-decline-in-democracies-such-as-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Transparency International said the United States had slid to the lowest-ever score on its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Corruption, watchdog, sees, ‘worrying, decline’, democracies, such, U.S.</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Transparency International said the United States had slid to the lowest-ever score on its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Taiwan says defense budget delay jeopardizes collective deterrence against China</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/taiwan-says-defense-budget-delay-jeopardizes-collective-deterrence-against-china</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/taiwan-says-defense-budget-delay-jeopardizes-collective-deterrence-against-china</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Officials in Taipei say a failure to pass the government’s nearly $40 billion defense budget would “seriously weaken” the island’s defense buildup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Taiwan, says, defense, budget, delay, jeopardizes, collective, deterrence, against, China</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Officials in Taipei say a failure to pass the government’s nearly $40 billion defense budget would “seriously weaken” the island’s defense buildup.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centers in fraud crackdown</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/cambodia-says-it-has-closed-almost-200-scam-centers-in-fraud-crackdown</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/cambodia-says-it-has-closed-almost-200-scam-centers-in-fraud-crackdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of scam workers, ​some of them trafficking victims confined in ⁠brutal conditions, have fled compounds in recent weeks seeking to return home. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cambodia, says, has, closed, almost, 200, scam, centers, fraud, crackdown</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Thousands of scam workers, ​some of them trafficking victims confined in ⁠brutal conditions, have fled compounds in recent weeks seeking to return home.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>U.S. moves to counter China in Bangladesh, plans to pitch defense alternatives</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/us-moves-to-counter-china-in-bangladesh-plans-to-pitch-defense-alternatives</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/us-moves-to-counter-china-in-bangladesh-plans-to-pitch-defense-alternatives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China recently signed a defense agreement ​with Bangladesh to build a drone factory near the India border, worrying foreign diplomats. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:06:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>U.S., moves, counter, China, Bangladesh, plans, pitch, defense, alternatives</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[China recently signed a defense agreement ​with Bangladesh to build a drone factory near the India border, worrying foreign diplomats.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Stricter punishment for insults not needed, Justice Ministry says</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/stricter-punishment-for-insults-not-needed-justice-ministry-says</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/stricter-punishment-for-insults-not-needed-justice-ministry-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A report from the ministry said the current legal framework regarding the crime of insults is sufficient to handle malicious cases and said there was no need for tougher penalties. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:58:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stricter, punishment, for, insults, not, needed, Justice, Ministry, says</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A report from the ministry said the current legal framework regarding the crime of insults is sufficient to handle malicious cases and said there was no need for tougher penalties.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan&amp;apos;s weather bureau sees 60% chance of El Nino this summer</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-weather-bureau-sees-60-chance-of-el-nino-this-summer</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-weather-bureau-sees-60-chance-of-el-nino-this-summer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For the spring, there is a ‍50% likelihood of El Nino occurring and ‌a 50% chance ​of normal ‌conditions continuing, Japan&#039;s ‍weather bureau said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:42:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japans, weather, bureau, sees, 60, chance, Nino, this, summer</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[For the spring, there is a ‍50% likelihood of El Nino occurring and ‌a 50% chance ​of normal ‌conditions continuing, Japan's ‍weather bureau said.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>After stunning win, Takaichi looks to abolish food tax and revise Constitution</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/after-stunning-win-takaichi-looks-to-abolish-food-tax-and-revise-constitution</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/after-stunning-win-takaichi-looks-to-abolish-food-tax-and-revise-constitution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Abolishing the consumption tax on food items and revising the Constitution will take time, which may prove challenging for a prime minister who often speaks of moving with urgency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:26:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>After, stunning, win, Takaichi, looks, abolish, food, tax, and, revise, Constitution</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Abolishing the consumption tax on food items and revising the Constitution will take time, which may prove challenging for a prime minister who often speaks of moving with urgency.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Landslide election victory lets Takaichi confront China on her terms</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/landslide-election-victory-lets-takaichi-confront-china-on-her-terms</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/landslide-election-victory-lets-takaichi-confront-china-on-her-terms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Undeterred by Beijing’s economic retaliation for Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, voters endorsed the prime minister’s unyielding stance on China. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:26:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Landslide, election, victory, lets, Takaichi, confront, China, her, terms</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Undeterred by Beijing’s economic retaliation for Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, voters endorsed the prime minister’s unyielding stance on China.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China to support &amp;apos;pro&#45;unification forces&amp;apos; in Taiwan and strike &amp;apos;separatists&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-to-support-pro-unification-forces-in-taiwan-and-strike-separatists</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-to-support-pro-unification-forces-in-taiwan-and-strike-separatists</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up its military and ‍political pressure against the island as Beijing seeks to assert its sovereignty claims. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:18:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, support, pro-unification, forces, Taiwan, and, strike, separatists</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up its military and ‍political pressure against the island as Beijing seeks to assert its sovereignty claims.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Death toll from heavy snowfall in Japan rises to 46</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/death-toll-from-heavy-snowfall-in-japan-rises-to-46</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/death-toll-from-heavy-snowfall-in-japan-rises-to-46</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Almost three weeks of heavy snowfall has also left 558 injured, new data from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency shows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Death, toll, from, heavy, snowfall, Japan, rises</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Almost three weeks of heavy snowfall has also left 558 injured, new data from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency shows.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China set to widen footprint in Bangladesh as India’s ties decline</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-set-to-widen-footprint-in-bangladesh-as-indias-ties-decline</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-set-to-widen-footprint-in-bangladesh-as-indias-ties-decline</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Beijing’s influence in Bangladesh is likely to deepen after this week’s election, although politicians and analysts say India is too large a neighbor to be sidelined completely. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, set, widen, footprint, Bangladesh, India’s, ties, decline</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Beijing’s influence in Bangladesh is likely to deepen after this week’s election, although politicians and analysts say India is too large a neighbor to be sidelined completely.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>China to deepen Hong Kong security focus as Jimmy Lai case stirs outcry</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/china-to-deepen-hong-kong-security-focus-as-jimmy-lai-case-stirs-outcry</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/china-to-deepen-hong-kong-security-focus-as-jimmy-lai-case-stirs-outcry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Beijing’s State Council has outlined plans to strengthen security in the city, naming finance and shipping among areas of focus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, deepen, Hong, Kong, security, focus, Jimmy, Lai, case, stirs, outcry</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Beijing’s State Council has outlined plans to strengthen security in the city, naming finance and shipping among areas of focus.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Gentle spirit Cymbal seeks new home</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/gentle-spirit-cymbal-seeks-new-home</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/gentle-spirit-cymbal-seeks-new-home</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After being rescued from a hoarder house, this 5-year-old cat has learned to trust and communicate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gentle, spirit, Cymbal, seeks, new, home</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After being rescued from a hoarder house, this 5-year-old cat has learned to trust and communicate.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Kidney drug found to be effective for infertility treatment</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/kidney-drug-found-to-be-effective-for-infertility-treatment</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/kidney-drug-found-to-be-effective-for-infertility-treatment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The team expects the discovery to lead to a new infertility therapy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kidney, drug, found, effective, for, infertility, treatment</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The team expects the discovery to lead to a new infertility therapy.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Inclusive education for students with disabilities advancing in Japan</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/inclusive-education-for-students-with-disabilities-advancing-in-japan</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/inclusive-education-for-students-with-disabilities-advancing-in-japan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Efforts to foster an environment that welcomes those with and without disabilities have helped one student realize her dream of studying abroad. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inclusive, education, for, students, with, disabilities, advancing, Japan</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Efforts to foster an environment that welcomes those with and without disabilities have helped one student realize her dream of studying abroad.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai given 20 years’ prison after national security trial</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-given-20-years-prison-after-national-security-trial</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-given-20-years-prison-after-national-security-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The founder of the shuttered Apple Daily newspaper was first arrested in August 2020 and was ​convicted last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:38:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hong, Kong, tycoon, Jimmy, Lai, given, years’, prison, after, national, security, trial</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The founder of the shuttered Apple Daily newspaper was first arrested in August 2020 and was ​convicted last year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai given 20 years’ jail after national security trial</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-given-20-years-jail-after-national-security-trial</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-given-20-years-jail-after-national-security-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The founder of the shuttered Apple Daily newspaper was first arrested in August 2020 and was ​convicted last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:30:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hong, Kong, tycoon, Jimmy, Lai, given, years’, jail, after, national, security, trial</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The founder of the shuttered Apple Daily newspaper was first arrested in August 2020 and was ​convicted last year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Japan’s biggest nuclear plant restarts second time after hiccup</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-biggest-nuclear-plant-restarts-second-time-after-hiccup</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/japans-biggest-nuclear-plant-restarts-second-time-after-hiccup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tepco, the operator of the Fukushima nuclear power plant that suffered a meltdown accident in 2011, is facing public scrutiny to safely resume its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:14:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Japan’s, biggest, nuclear, plant, restarts, second, time, after, hiccup</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Tepco, the operator of the Fukushima nuclear power plant that suffered a meltdown accident in 2011, is facing public scrutiny to safely resume its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>South Carolina’s measles milestone is everyone’s problem</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/south-carolinas-measles-milestone-is-everyones-problem</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/south-carolinas-measles-milestone-is-everyones-problem</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It’s the latest public health record to be broken as vaccine hesitancy and increasingly permissive state laws create more and larger pockets of disease vulnerability in the U.S. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:06:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South, Carolina’s, measles, milestone, everyone’s, problem</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s the latest public health record to be broken as vaccine hesitancy and increasingly permissive state laws create more and larger pockets of disease vulnerability in the U.S.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>The problem with making every election an existential threat</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/the-problem-with-making-every-election-an-existential-threat</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/the-problem-with-making-every-election-an-existential-threat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Branding every U.S. election as existential fuels hyperpartisan fear and overreach, even though repeated outcomes show democracy endures and power regularly changes hands. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:06:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, problem, with, making, every, election, existential, threat</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Branding every U.S. election as existential fuels hyperpartisan fear and overreach, even though repeated outcomes show democracy endures and power regularly changes hands.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison after national security trial</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison-after-national-security-trial</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-sentenced-to-20-years-in-prison-after-national-security-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lai, founder of the shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 and was ​convicted last year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:06:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hong, Kong, tycoon, Jimmy, Lai, sentenced, years, prison, after, national, security, trial</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Lai, founder of the shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 and was ​convicted last year.]]> </content:encoded>
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<title>Campaign aims to raise funds in memory of boy who loved woodcraft</title>
<link>https://konnichiwa.today/campaign-aims-to-raise-funds-in-memory-of-boy-who-loved-woodcraft</link>
<guid>https://konnichiwa.today/campaign-aims-to-raise-funds-in-memory-of-boy-who-loved-woodcraft</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Yasunobu Tsuruta crafted wooden toys with Koshiro Kido, who later died of pediatric cancer at the age of 13. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:06:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Campaign, aims, raise, funds, memory, boy, who, loved, woodcraft</media:keywords>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Yasunobu Tsuruta crafted wooden toys with Koshiro Kido, who later died of pediatric cancer at the age of 13.]]> </content:encoded>
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