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Calls to give 65-year-olds automatic Japanese-style health checks
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Japan hangs serial killer in first-ever execution since 2022
The Morung Express
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Tokyo, June 27 (IANS): Japan on Friday executed a man convicted of the 2017 serial killing of nine people in Kanagawa Prefecture. The 34-year-old accused Shiraishi Takahiro, dubbed Japan's "Twitter killer," was hanged at the Tokyo Detention House....
Health Minister pledges Nepal's commitment to improving digital health
The Rising Nepal
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Kathmandu, June 27: Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel has informed the global community about the efforts being made in Nepal's digital health sector. He was addressing the United Nations Regional Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok,...
Japan’s plan to give China a run for its money in Africa
Zawya
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Japan is seeking to grow investments in Africa against raising the stakes against China, the continent’s leading trading partner. A Japanese trade official said that Tokyo is supporting its companies to grow their business in Africa and develop...
Japanese climber dies on Peru’s highest peak, another rescued
The Asahi Shimbun
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SAO PAULO—A veteran Japanese mountain climber was declared dead in an accident atop Mount Huascaran, Peru’s highest peak, while her partner has been confirmed safe. Chiaki Inada, 40, a doctor, became unable to move due to suspected hypothermia...
China NMPA accepts CARsgen Therapeutics’ NDA for satri-cel to treat Claudin18.2-positive advanced G/GEJA
Pharmabiz.com
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CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Limited, a company focused on developing innovative CAR T-cell therapies, announces that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China has accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for satricabtagene...
Japanese Retailer Aeon Brings Planet A Foods’s Cocoa-Free Chocolate to Asia
Green Queen
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June 27, 2025
3 Mins Read Japan’s largest retailer, Aeon, has debuted a private-label biscuit SKU featuring ChoViva, a cocoa-free chocolate alternative by Planet A Foods. After establishing a foothold in Europe and the US with some of the world’s largest...
Chinese 'agroterrorism' could threaten US 'survival as a nation,' expert warns
Fox News
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A former DHS official warns that Chinese agricultural terrorism threats need more attention, especially after COVID wreaked havoc on the world. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In light of the arrests of two Chinese nationals who are...
Chinese scientists discover genetic switch for organ regeneration in mammals
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in regenerative medicine by identifying a genetic switch that can restore healing abilities in mammals, a discovery that could revolutionize treatments for organ...
India News | BL Verma Attends 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' Event on International Day Against Drug Abuse in New Delhi
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Minister BL Verma attended the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' programme organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in...
China bans uncertified, recalled power banks on flights amid safety fears
Malay Mail
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June 27, 2025
BEIJING, June 27 — China’s aviation regulator will from Saturday ban passengers from carrying power banks without Chinese safety certification markings, as well as those recently recalled by manufacturers because of safety concerns. The move,...
Health Minister presents Nepal’s digital health reforms at Asia-Pacific UN meet
Khabarhub
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June 27, 2025
Pradeep Paudel. (File photo) KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Paudel has briefed the international community on Nepal’s ongoing digital health initiatives at a United Nations regional ministerial conference held in Bangkok,...
India News | Nephew of Gangster Manjit Mahal Shot Dead in Planned Attack in Delhi
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Deepak, the nephew of notorious gangster Manjit Mahal, was shot dead in a planned attack during his morning walk in Delhi's Bawana area on Friday. Police sources say the crime was carried out with full preparation...
India News | Ooty: Madras Regimental Centre Pays Tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on His Death Anniversary
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
Ooty (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 27 (ANI): On the death anniversary of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington in Ooty, observed a wreath-laying ceremony at his final resting place. Senior officers, including the...
India News | Nephew of Gangster Manjit Mahal Shot Dead in Delhi's Bawana, Police Suspect Gangwar Angle
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): A 43-year-old man was killed by two unknown assailants in Delhi's Bawana on Friday morning. According to the Delhi Police, the victim, identified as Deepak, is the nephew of notorious gangster Manjit Mahal and has...
India News | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Participates in Jagannath Rath Yatra in Hauz Khas
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday attended the 48th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Hauz Khas. CM Gupta was joined by BJP MP from New Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj. While speaking to the reporters, the Delhi CM expressed...
Japan’s Imperial Family Mourns Loss of Beloved Family Dog; Yuri the Dog Died of Old Age at 16 Years Old
The Japan News
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June 27, 2025
Courtesy of the Imperial Household Agency The Emperor, Empress and Princess Aiko pose for a commemorative photo with Yuri before the Empress’ 47th birthday at the Crown Prince’s Residence in December 2010. The Yomiuri Shimbun 18:13 JST, June 27,...
India have to look beyond Bumrah but who is next after him?
The National News
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Jasprit Bumrah is undoubtedly one of the greatest all-format pacers of the 21st century. The Indian quick has conquered every opposition, home and away and in all formats. Multiple IPL trophies, a T20 World Cup triumph that was achieved only...
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Japan executes infamous 'Twitter Killer' who killed 9 people, first capital punishment since 2022: Report
Firstpost
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June 27, 2025
Japan has executed a death row prisoner, public broadcaster NHK and other media outlets said Friday, the first time since 2022 that the country has enacted capital punishment. The justice ministry declined to confirm the hanging but NHK, citing...
China's tightened drug control measures bring major results
China Daily Global
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Since its whole-category control of fentanyl-related substances, China has not received reports from other countries about seizing such substances that originate from China, an official told China Daily. Wu Tingfang, head of the Precursor and New...