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• After U.S.-China summit, Trump says Xi ‘understands’ his position on Taiwan

  Trump did not indicate any shift in Washington's position, despite Xi's explicit call at the summit for the U.S. to "oppose" Taiwan independence.

• Real sustainability means getting serious about youth leadership

  For decades, youth have been told they are the future. But when it comes to sustainability practices, are we truly listening to what they have to say?

• Japan’s LDP worried about fresh attention to money issue

  Behind the concerns are Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's controversial appointments of two lawmakers involved in her LDP's slush fund scandal.

• Mitsunaka is mighty, but mellow

  Mitsunaka may be named after a powerful and wealthy samurai, but he's actually a gentle soul and quite reserved.

• Heavy rain deals blow to fish and rice farmers in Chiba Prefecture

  Most of about 50,000 eels cultured by the Inbanuma fisheries cooperative in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, are believed to have died or been swept away.

• Man City chairman strikes defiant tone after club reportedly found guilty of breaking rules

  News of the decisions reached by an independent commission was widely reported on Friday but no official announcement has been made by the Premier League.

• Venezuela president returns from U.S. visit with no deals or firm election date

  It was Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez's first visit to the U.S. since American forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in January.

• Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

  Tehran said it would grant no concessions over its rights, including enriching uranium or shipping it uranium out of the country.

Asia/Pacific news from Japan Times

• After U.S.-China summit, Trump says Xi ‘understands’ his position on Taiwan

  Trump did not indicate any shift in Washington's position, despite Xi's explicit call at the summit for the U.S. to "oppose" Taiwan independence.

• How firms linked to sanctioned Chinese cotton giant sell clothes to U.S.

  Since Esquel's blacklisting, three garment makers in Vietnam have continued to source much of its cotton while also selling products to the U.S.

• China pushes to fill Trump’s void across range of U.N. activities

  As U.S. President Donald Trump withholds millions of dollars in U.S. dues and pulls out of dozens of agencies, China is filling the gap.

• Xi calls for U.S. to ‘oppose’ Taiwan independence as Trump hails China as WWII ally

  Trump hailed the superpowers' "common interests" that he said made the two "allies in World War II" — remarks likely to raise eyebrows in Tokyo.

• India rape cases turn focus back onto women’s safety

  The incidents have raised questions about why sweeping legal reforms and tougher punishments have failed to curb sexual violence.

• China fuels rush to turn AI video into an industry

  Local governments are promising to build tech clusters and offering subsidies to AI filmmakers and startups, a familiar industrial policy playbook.

• Thai court case risks election rerun and renewed political turmoil

  An adverse ruling could force Thailand back to the polls within months, ending a period of unusual political stability.

• Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepalese minister

  The Himalayan nation suffered one of the worst catastrophes in its history late last month when a tsunami-like flood cut a swath of destruction.

Culture news from Japan Times

• ‘Shadow Work’ plumbs the depths of domestic violence — and vengeance

  Ryuhei Yoshino's "Shadow Work" is a morally fraught revenge thriller about victims of domestic abuse who dare to fight back.

• ‘Numb’ builds a bleak vision of a troubled boyhood

  Inspired by director Takuya Uchiyama's own experiences, "Numb" is an unflinching look at childhood neglect transmuted into adult sorrow.

• When infinity becomes finite: How will Yayoi Kusama’s death influence the art market?

  There will be no new Kusamas, but rarity is another matter. Her death exposes the very different kinds of scarcity within her vast body of work.

• The unmaking of Friday Night Plans

  Once a rising star of sleek R&B, Friday Night Plans has spent the past few years dismantling the pop persona she built.

• A trumpet-led finale brings new spark to Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival

  The festival's 35th edition brought together musicians from across generations and continents celebrating collaboration and friendship.

• Woe is marriage: ‘Until the T-Shirt Dries’ is a meandering take on middle-class ennui

  A melodramatic narrative with a ruminative core, the TBS series' constituent parts fail to come together in a satisfying way.

• Moons, mazes, mountains: Japan’s art scene this fall will tickle your fancy

  A busy season lies ahead with new festivals in Tokyo and Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, as well as ongoing exhibitions and performances.

• Country song beats Mariah Carey tune for U.S. chart record

  Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has made chart history, surpassing a holiday classic for the most weeks at No. 1.

Sports news from Japan Times

• Man City chairman strikes defiant tone after club reportedly found guilty of breaking rules

  News of the decisions reached by an independent commission was widely reported on Friday but no official announcement has been made by the Premier League.

• 11-year-old esports prodigy claims gold at Asian Games

  Yuki Kurihara is the youngest athlete in Japan's Asian Games history.

• Organizers ‘not satisfied’ by rows of empty seats at Asian Games

  The 100-meter sprints are one of the highlights of any Games, but the 30,000-capacity Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium appeared to be only about one-quarter full on Friday night.

• Japanese skateboarders grab gold at Asian Games

  In swimming, Kodai Nishiono won the gold medal in the men's 200-meter backstroke.

• Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons

  Robinson's performance gave Atlanta its first win of the NFL season, while a shellshocked Lambeau Field booed as the Packers slipped to 1-2.

• Infantino looks set to stay, but FIFA faces a new war over power

  One outcome could be a governance compromise under which Gianni Infantino remains in office but gives up some power.

• Female racer Chadwick gets first taste of driving F1 car

  The run made Chadwick only the second woman to test drive a Williams Formula One car after Susie Wolff.

• Brian Daboll in tow as Titans square up with Giants

  There are reasons to believe the Giants might be able to salvage a respectable season, starting with Sunday's home game against the winless Titans.

Life news from Japan Times

• As temperatures rise, Japan’s sake rice is feeling the heat

  Scorching summers are changing the way sake rice performs in the brewery. Are new heat-resistant breeds the answer?

• Waste not, want not with a banana peel-boosted side dish

  "Tsukudani" is already a sweet treat, so adding byproducts of the fruit is a match made in heaven.

• To craft a Buddhist bell, ‘you have to find peace within yourself first’

  Yoshinori Shimatani, a fourth-generation "orin" (standing bell) master craftsman, views his process as equal parts physical and spiritual.

• When tourists do the ‘Nagoya skip,’ do they know what they’re skipping?

  Despite historical, cultural and culinary draws, only 10% of overseas visitors set foot in Aichi and Gifu prefectures.

• The hip side of Japan the tourists haven’t figured out yet

  From faded resorts to kissaten and neon-lit bars, Showa Japan is finding new life among locals and visitors alike.

• From <i>katsu</i> to <i>numa</i>: The language of Japan’s capsule-toy obsession

  A casual hobby can quickly become a costly rabbit hole, introducing new rituals and a variety of vocabulary along the way.

• Stuffed sushi pockets with a show-off personality

  "Shinmai" (new rice) will be hitting shelves in the coming weeks, and this recipe makes full use of this staple ingredient.

• A cocktail menu for the <i>konbini</i>-obsessed

  At Tokyo Confidential, familiar convenience store favorites from melon buns to instant noodles become playful cocktails.

 

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