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Japanese Yen Hits Lowest Level Since 1990
Amid a strengthening dollar fueled by robust U.S. economic indicators, the Japanese yen tumbled to its lowest level in 34 years. On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar surged to 151.97 yen, surpassing the previous multi-year peak set in October 2022. This surge has triggered concerns over Japan's currency stability, prompting Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki to hint at potential intervention.
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Dacic: We are disappointed with silencing of truth about 1999 NATO aggression
NEW YORK - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic said in New York on Monday Serbia was disappointed that the truth about the 1999 NATO aggression on the then Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) had been silenced in the UN Security Council.
Turkish students favor Germany over US for education
Turkish students are redefining their educational horizons when it comes to education, with a growing inclination toward affordable Germany over the once-dominant preference of the United States.
Sakura Festival at Sabancı University
Sabancı University is organizing the Sakura Festival to mark the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Japan.
During the event, to be held on April 2, guests will have the chance to watch the flowers adorning approximately 2,000 Sakura trees on the campus.
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Japan, US discuss boosting military cooperation
Japan and the United States are discussing ways to boost military cooperation, Tokyo's top government spokesman said Monday, after reports said U.S. operations in the country could be strengthened to counter China.
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Hong Kong's new national security law comes into force
Hong Kong's new national security law came into force on Saturday, putting into immediate effect tough penalties of up to life imprisonment for crimes including treason and insurrection.
The law — commonly referred to as Article 23 — targets five categories of national security crimes and was swiftly passed by Hong Kong's opposition-free legislature on Tuesday.
Music biz sees 10.2% growth in 2023: industry
Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according figures released on March 21.
The biggest artist in the world was, no surprise, Taylor Swift, according to the annual report by International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents global record companies.
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Did Kim Jong Il & Kim Jong Un once use fake Brazilian passports to go to Disneyland? (photo)
In 1991, Kim Jong Un and another boy did enter Japan using fake Brazilian passports. They were reported to have visited Tokyo Disney Resort
Finland to resume funding to UN Palestinian refugee agency
Finland will resume funding to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA, Foreign Trade and Development Minister Ville Tavio announced on Friday.
Japan to discuss AUKUS defense tech partnership: US diplomat
Japan is expected to discuss cooperating on technology with the AUKUS defense grouping at a summit in Washington next month, according to comments from a high-ranking U.S. diplomat published in Japanese media on Friday.