The epicenter of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Indonesia Sees Return of Foreign Investors Into Sovereign Debt
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Nepal reaffirms ‘One China principle’: Calls Taiwan ‘inalienable part’ of Chinese territory
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Americans among foreign tourists stranded on a desert island in Yemen
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Saudi Arabia’s dispute with the UAE exposes a deeper regional power struggle
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South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung meets China’s Xi as he seeks to reset ties
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South Korea’s Lee, in Beijing, says he seeks full restoration of China ties in 2026
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Bangladesh unrest: 2 Hindu men murdered as violence surges — 6 such killings in 18 days
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Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty
The killings by government-affiliated forces left nearly 1,500 Alawites dead and led tens of thousands to flee out of fear for their lives. It broke the fragile relationship between Alawites, the sect ...