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In Tokyo, Japanese Foreign Minister told another Indian delegation that “terrorism cannot be justified in any form”. The UAE too reaffirmed its unwavering support for India, with a senior Emirati lawmaker calling terrorism a “global threat” and an “evil for all humanity”| Firstpost
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Shigeru Ishiba will succeed Fumio Kishida as Japan’s prime minister. From security threats to an ageing population and low birthrate, here are the five key challenges the new leader will face| Firstpost
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In Japan, rice is everything. From sushi to sweets, the staple is part of every meal. However, prices have been rising steadily – doubling from last year because of a shortage. Now in a rare move, the Japanese government is tapping into its emergency reserves| Firstpost
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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba raised eyebrows on Monday by saying that his country’s fiscal situation was worse than that of Greece – which has witnessed a decade-long financial crisis that has seen it borrow tens of billions of dollars from the EU and IMF. But what happened? And is Japan going down the same path as Greece?| Firstpost