New Pope Leo XIV: Aspirations for Restoring Peace Inherited from Predecessor
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Key FactsPope Leo XIV Calls for End to All Wars
May 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday blessing to call for an end to all wars, highlighting the tragedies in Ukraine and Gaza.
- He emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and a quick path to lasting peace for Ukraine.
- Leo expressed hope for a lasting peace agreement between India and Pakistan, despite reports of resumed bombings following a ceasefire announcement.
- Cardinal Blase Cupich noted that Leo will continue the Church's social justice agenda, focusing on issues like immigration and climate change.
"I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people."— Pope Leo XIV speaks about the war in Ukraine during his first Sunday blessing.
Japan Princess to Visit Region Struck by 2024 Earthquake in First Visit to Disaster-Hit Areas
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U.S.-China Trade Deal Spurs Sharp Rises in World Markets; Dow Jones Recovers to Level Just Before Tariffs Announcement
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1 Month after Expo’s Opening: Good Start Should Translate to Successful Event
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Calls for Consumption Tax Cut: Judgment of Each Party Is Being Questioned
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Nissan Plans to Cut 20,000 Jobs Worldwide
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Ishiba to Submit Pension Reform Bill Soon, Says Japan Will “Demand Removal” of Trump’s Tariffs
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LDP to Forgo Compiling Selective Surname Bill During Current Diet Session
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Govt Enhancing System to Lure Workers in Big Companies to Smaller Regional Firms; Revitalization Plan for Regional Areas Taking Steps Forward
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Selective Surnames for Married Couples: Wouldn’t Such a System Undermine Family Unity?
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2025 Expo Osaka: Visitor Surge Expected in Latter Half as Increased Ticket Sales Not Leading to More Attendance Yet
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Newborn Kandachime Horses Thriving in Aomori Pref.; Birthing Season to Continue Until June
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Defense Ministry to Conduct Railgun Prototype Firing Test on MSDF Ship; Eyed as Hypersonic Weapon Countermeasure
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Walkway of Colorful Violas Blooms at Hokuto, Yamanashi Pref., in Japan; Over 20,000 Flowers Line the Streets
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Motegi: ‘Japan Should Make Proposals That Appeal to Trump’; Former Top Negotiator with U.S. Offers Negotiation Strategy
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Aqueduct Helped Electrify Tokyo in Meiji Era; Historic Brick Structure Still Carries Water
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Zelenskyy Expects Russia to Commit to Ceasefire, Says “Ready” for Direct Talks
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Key FactsZelenskiy Invites Putin to Talks in Turkey
May 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed readiness to meet Putin in Turkey on May 15 following Trump's call for immediate acceptance of talks.
- Zelenskiy and European leaders insist on a 30-day ceasefire, while Putin offers direct negotiations without clear commitment to attend.
- Trump emphasizes the urgency of the meeting to explore possible agreements, while Russia maintains its conditions for talks.
- Zelenskiy remains cautious but insists on an immediate ceasefire to lay the groundwork for diplomacy.
"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, responding to Putin's proposal for direct talks.
Prime Minister Ishiba Reiterates Demand for U.S. Removal of Auto Tariffs
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Trump Says India and Pakistan have Agreed to a Ceasefire
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Key FactsIndia and Pakistan breach ceasefire agreement
May 11 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, but it was quickly violated.
- Hostilities erupted following a deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Kashmir, with India blaming Pakistan.
- India conducted airstrikes on alleged terrorist camps in Pakistan, which Pakistan denied and dismissed as misinformation.
- Despite the ceasefire, underlying tensions such as the suspended Indus Waters Treaty remain unresolved.
Suspicious Plastic Bottle Containing Black Liquid Found on Tokaido Shinkansen Train; Police Working to Identify Contents
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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Details Emerge of How Votes Coalesced in Secret Conclave
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Key FactsPope Leo emphasizes social teachings and AI challenges
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Pope Leo XIV announced plans to continue the teachings of Pope Francis, labeling artificial intelligence as a key challenge for human dignity and labor.
- He selected his papal name after Pope Leo XIII, who addressed social issues during the first industrial revolution.
- Leo urged cardinals to renew their commitment to the Second Vatican Council, which initiated significant reforms in the church.
- Following the meeting, he visited an Augustinian sanctuary of personal significance and will appear again at St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
"Let us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith."— Pope Leo XIV addressed the cardinals about continuing the legacy of Pope Francis and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
Firms Incorporate Traditional Japanese Craft Techniques Into Construction Materials with Local Government Support
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Ishiba Distances Himself from ‘Tax Cut Populism’; Concerns about Lost Social Security Revenue Motivate Course Change
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Curry Collab Between MSDF, JCG Heats Up in Maizuru
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Odakyu Resumed Train Services of Odawara Line (UPDATE 1)
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As a Homemaker, I’m Fed Up with Having No Financial Freedom
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Visitors to Farm Can Pick Flowers to Take Home; Peonies in Full Bloom in Gose, Nara Pref.
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I’m Gay and in a Long-Term Relationship, But Can’t Stop Looking for Other Men
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Japanese Govt on High Alert after Chinese Aircraft Intrusion into Territorial Airspace near Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Pref.
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Shohei Ohtani Hits 3-Run Homer in 9th to Cap Dodgers’ Wild Comeback in 14-11 Win over Diamondbacks
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Toyota Plays Down Tariff Impact but Expects ¥1 Tril. Profit Drop; Strengthening Yen, Rising Material Costs Hit Company
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Teen Arrested on Suspicion of Stabbing Grandfather to Death in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture; Grandmother Also Found Dead
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European Leaders Arrive in Kyiv Amid Push for 30-Day Ceasefire
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Shiga: Children Experience Lake Biwa Study Voyage; Aiming at Learning about Environment, Ecosystem
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Securities Accounts: Measures to Prevent Account Hacking Are Urgently Needed
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China-Russia Summit Meeting: Major Powers’ Self-Righteousness Threatens Postwar Order
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Orioles Ride Tomoyuki Sugano’s Strong Start and Gunnar Henderson’s 2 Rbis to 4-1 Win over Angels
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Rice Planting Begins in Quake-Hit Terraced Fields in Wajima; Volunteers Enjoy Working in Restored Paddies
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U.S.-U.K. Deal Indicates Flexibility in Japan-U.S. Negotiations; Govt Officials Keen to Prioritize Elimination of Auto Tariff
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Dyeing Firm in Tokyo Begins Drying Fabric for Summer Yukata; Firm Uses Traditional Chusen Technique
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Russia and China Mark Victory in World War II as Ukraine War Grinds on
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Key FactsPutin and Xi Celebrate WWII Victory Amid Ukraine Conflict
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Russia commemorated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany with a military parade in Moscow.
- Putin acknowledged the Allies' role in the war and refrained from criticizing Western policies, while the Ukraine crisis loomed in the background.
- China and other allies participated in the celebration, showcasing Russia's international connections despite isolation from Western nations.
- Trump called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, while Putin proposed a 72-hour ceasefire.
"Evil cannot be appeased. It must be fought."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calling on allies to help resist Russia.
Do You Have ‘Negative Literacy’ for This Digital Era? Tolerating Uncertainty Builds Resistance to Fake Data
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Auto Industry Downturn Could Shake Japan’s Economy;Blow to Exports Could Undermine Wage Hikes
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Japanese Cross-Party of Lawmakers Question Social Platformers on Regulating Election Misinformation; Google LLC, X Corp., LY Corp., Attend Discussion
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Trump Keeps 10％ Tariffs on U.K. But Cuts Taxes on British Autos, Steel and Aluminum with Trade Deal
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Key FactsLimited Trade Agreement Between US and UK Announced
May 08 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer announced a limited trade agreement that maintains the 10% tariffs on British exports.
- The deal reduces average British tariffs on U.S. goods from 5.1% to 1.8%, creating new market opportunities for both countries.
- The British economy anticipates the agreement will foster new export opportunities, while existing tariffs increase costs for many products.
- The agreement is viewed as a first step towards deeper trade relations between the U.S. and the UK, aiming to reduce trade barriers.
"This is a really fantastic, historic day."— Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, describing the significance of the trade deal during a teleconference.
Nintendo Aims to Sell 15 Million Switch 2 Units in First Year; New Video Game Console will be Released in June
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Govt, LDP Decide Not to Implement Consumption Tax Cut as Countermeasure to High Prices, U.S. Tariffs
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Nagasaki to Invite All Countries, Regions to 80th Anniversary Peace Ceremony
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Panasonic to cut 10,000 employees, expects to book $900 million reform costs: p>
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Japan’s Chief Trade Negotiator Says Position Unchanged After U.S.-U.K. Tariff Deal; Review of U.S. Tariffs Still Highest Priority
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AI Turns Obscure Handwriting from Japan’s Wartime Documents into Readable Text
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Illegal Trades through Hacked Securities Accounts Totaled ¥305 Bil. from Jan. to April: FSA; Major Securities Companies Planning Policies for Compensating ...
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Trump’s Victim Narrative Makes America Less Great; But Playing on People’s Grudges Does Win Him Votes
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