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Feb 16 2026SPORTS

England vs Italy: A Clash of Titans in Kolkata

England is in a tight spot. They lost to the West Indies and now sit fourth in their group. Their net run rate is not good. They need to win this match to stay in the race for the Super 8. Italy, on the other hand, is on fire. They crushed Nepal by 10 wickets and now sit above England in the points

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Feb 14 2026EDUCATION

Why Do Japanese Girls Love Christian Schools So Much?

Japan has very few Christians, only about 0. 7% of the population. Yet, Christian schools are everywhere and super popular. Why is that? Many people think it's because these schools are seen as fancy or upper-class, especially for girls. But is that really the whole story? Let's talk about one scho

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Japan’s Finance Minister Opens Door on Reserve Funds for Tax Cuts

Japanese finance chief Satsuki Katayama hinted that the country might look at surplus money in its foreign‑currency reserves to help pay for upcoming reductions in food sales tax. At a press briefing, she said that excess funds from the $1. 4 trillion reserve pool have historically been moved into t

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Jan 13 2026FINANCE

Japan and the U. S. Agree: The Yen's Drop is a Problem

Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, recently met with U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. They talked about the yen's recent drop in value. The yen hit a one-year low. Both leaders shared worries about this sudden fall. This meeting happened in Washington. It was during a bigger meeting ab

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Japan's Prime Minister Plays Political Chess

Japan is buzzing with political moves. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is thinking about ending the current parliament session soon. They might call a surprise election for February. This is not a usual step. It shows they want to use the prime minister's popularity to their advantage. Pr

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Jan 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

Japan's Clever Buildings: A Showcase of Resilience

Japan's buildings and landscapes are on display in Montreal. The show is called "Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan. " It is at the Université du Québec à Montréal's Centre de design. This show is open until January 25, 2026. It features 80 projects from all over Japan. These projects

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Japan Faces Potential Rare Earth Export Limits from China

Japan is worried. China might stop sending them important minerals. These minerals are used in many things. Like phones, cars, and even weapons. China said they will not send items that can be used for both good and bad things. They did not say which items. But some people think they mean rare eart

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Japan and China Clash Over Tech Exports

Japan is not happy with China's recent move to stop exporting certain tech items. These items can be used for both regular and military purposes. China's decision is part of a bigger argument between the two countries. The trouble started when Japan's leader made a statement about Taiwan. Japan sai

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Jan 05 2026CRYPTO

Japan's Finance Minister Backs Crypto Trading in Stock Markets

Japan's top finance official, Satsuki Katayama, has shown strong support for bringing crypto trading into the country's stock exchanges. She sees 2026 as a big year for digital finance. This move could change how Japan handles digital money. Right now, crypto trading in Japan is separate from regul

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Dec 27 2025SPORTS

England's Unexpected Victory in Melbourne: A Glimpse of Hope

England's cricket team has finally tasted victory in Australia after a long drought. It's been 18 long years since they last won a Test match Down Under. The Melbourne Test was a whirlwind, lasting just two days, with England bowling Australia out for a mere 132 runs. The English team then chased do

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