11 h. ago US Supreme Court to weigh in on LGBTQ book controversy in Maryland schools

Montgomery County parents are upset over ‘sexual’ content of books which school district say are representative of families in the area.

Events

31 h. ago US Supreme Court hits pause on deportations of Venezuelan migrants

Lawyers had filed urgent requests saying the men were at imminent risk of removal without the judicial review previously mandated by the court.

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31 h. ago Easter’s date remains divisive 4 centuries on. Some church leaders want that to change

Different calculations and calendars by the Catholic and Orthodox churches have meant that Easter dates can coincide or be several weeks apart.

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31 h. ago Easter’s date remains divisive 4 centuries on, but some church leaders want that to change

Different calculations and calendars by the Catholic and Orthodox churches have meant that Easter dates can coincide or be several weeks apart.

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33 h. ago China’s museums get new mission: promote ‘diverse but unified’ ethnic history

China’s museums get new mission: promote ‘diverse but unified’ ethnic history  South China Morning Post

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36 h. ago In Japan, ‘friendship marriages’ provide partnership outside societal norms

More couples are choosing such an option despite it contradicting their sexual orientation, citing reasons such as social security benefits.

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45 h. ago Here’s where Trump’s trade deals with China, Europe, Japan and other countries stand

Here’s where Trump’s trade deals with China, Europe, Japan and other countries stand  MarketWatch

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51 h. ago Japan tour buses turned into hearses for families to visit special places alongside deceased

Final journey with the departed may also serve as a source of comfort for those who remain.

Society

52 h. ago Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Beijing amid US probe into chip sales to China: Report

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Beijing amid US probe into chip sales to China: Report  MSN

Economics

53 h. ago In Thailand, viral video of tourist’s brawl with guards at Pattaya bar sparks probe

A video showed a shirtless tourist being knocked down with a single punch by a bouncer after the foreigner allegedly behaved inappropriately towards female bar staff.

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54 h. ago New US envoy says Japan in ‘tough neighbourhood’, allies need to stand up to China

George Glass also said he was ‘extremely optimistic’ that Washington would strike a deal on tariffs with Tokyo.

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55 h. ago Republicans in US Congress launch probe into Harvard as Trump’s feud with school escalates

The lawmakers also rebuked Harvard president Alan Garber for rejecting demands for supervision by the White House.

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57 h. ago Japan makes it easier for hunters to shoot bears as attacks surge

The revised wildlife law allows emergency bear shootings in populated areas, enabling quicker responses amid rising animal sightings.

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57 h. ago The ‘stabiliser’? Why Japan is the most trusted power in Southeast Asia

Amid global uncertainty, Japan’s ‘diplomatic consistency’ and pacifist stance solidified its position as the most trusted major power in the region.

Politics

57 h. ago The ‘stabiliser’? Why Japan is Southeast Asia’s most trusted partner

Amid global uncertainty, Japan’s ‘diplomatic consistency’ and pacifist stance solidified its position as the most trusted major power.

Politics

59 h. ago Is China planning to declare shared control of Diaoyu Islands with Japan?

Security expert warns Beijing may unilaterally claim islets to be jointly administered and dispatch maritime militia there to boost presence.

Politics

63 h. ago Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship

Trump said he is ‘so happy’ the Supreme Court will hear arguments in May. ‘I think the case has been so misunderstood,’ he said on Thursday.

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68 h. ago Trump, Meloni Sound Upbeat on Trade Deal. Japan, Mexico, China Tariffs Updates; Follow the Latest Here.

Trump, Meloni Sound Upbeat on Trade Deal. Japan, Mexico, China Tariffs Updates; Follow the Latest Here.  Barron's

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2 d. ago Trump Meeting With Italy Later Today; Japan, Mexico, China Tariffs Updates; Follow the Latest Here.

Trump Meeting With Italy Later Today; Japan, Mexico, China Tariffs Updates; Follow the Latest Here.  Barron's

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3 d. ago Hong Kong airport incident probe finds crew error caused runway closure

Freighter unintentionally taxied onto a paved area that had not yet been commissioned for operational use.

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