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The Seven Sisters , a series of seven chalk cliff peaks along the East Sussex coast in England. Seaford head in the background is on the other side of the River Cuckmere and not part of the Seven Sisters. Taken by myself as a series of 7 frames with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens at 200mm.

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Japan Trading Houses More Optimistic on Earnings Amid Iran Conflict

Rising commodity prices and a weaker yen boost profit forecasts for Japanese trading companies.

Aug 4, 2026, 7:10 AM Nikkei Asia

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This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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US Stocks Near Record High as Oil Prices Fall Amid Conflicting Iran Talks

The S&P 500 approaches an all-time peak while Brent crude oil prices drop, with Washington and Tehran offering differing accounts on Iran negotiations.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 3:49 AM

Lawn in front of the White House, Washington, DC.

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25 US States Sue Trump Administration Over New Tariffs on Dozens of Countries

A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states challenges the legality of tariffs imposed on 60 trading partners, citing overreach and lack of connection to forced labour claims.

BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 2:13 AM

The Headquarters of Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) in Jalan Sisingamangaraja No.70A, South Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Turkey Upgraded to ASEAN Dialogue Partner, Signaling Middle Power Ambitions

Turkey’s new status as an ASEAN dialogue partner marks a strategic move to deepen ties with Asia-Pacific nations and expand economic cooperation.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 3:22 AM

Burma, Japanese invasion currency,10 rupees (1942-44)

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Japan Ends Rescue Operations at Earthquake-Damaged Aeon Shopping Centre After Explosion Kills Seven

Rescue efforts conclude at a Kumamoto shopping centre following a deadly explosion triggered by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with officials confirming no one remains unaccounted for.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 1:31 PM

Sankorfa Traditional Dance Ensemble in a group picture with their musical instruments. Sankorfa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates to "Go back and get it" and also refers to the Asante Adinkra symbol represented either with a stylized heart shape or by a bird with its head turned backwards while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth.

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JERA Secures LNG Stocks Through October, Sees No Risk to Summer Power Supply

Japan's largest power generator JERA reports strong quarterly profits and confirms stable LNG inventory amid summer demand concerns.

CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 5:46 AM

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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan, Causing Structural Damage and Explosion

A powerful earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan on July 28, 2026, triggering an explosion at a local mall and causing multiple building collapses and fires.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 28, 2026, 6:46 PM

Donald Trump speaking at CPAC in Washington D.C. on February 10, 2011.

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Trump’s Tariff Policies Undermine US Credibility and Cause Lasting Harm, Economist Warns

Economist David Hebert highlights the long-term damage to US trustworthiness from Trump’s tariff actions, urging congressional reforms to limit discretionary tariff authority.

Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 7:37 AM

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Toyota Tsusho Launches Direct Auto Parts Shipping to Canada and Mexico, Avoiding US Tariffs

Japanese trading house Toyota Tsusho introduces a service enabling small auto parts suppliers to ship directly from Japan to North American carmaking hubs, reducing transport costs by up to 60%.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 8:56 PM

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Tokyo’s Property Boom Signals Caution, Not Crisis, Say ASEAN+3 Economists

Senior economists highlight the need for coordinated efforts to maintain housing affordability amid rising luxury demand and foreign investment in Tokyo and Osaka.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 8:28 AM

Elon Musk at the panel Tribeca Talks: Revenge of the Electric Car, for the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival .

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Elon Musk Faces Investor Questions in SpaceX’s First Public Earnings Call

SpaceX reports significant losses amid investor concerns and upcoming insider share sales following its IPO.

ABC Top Stories | Aug 4, 2026, 6:55 AM

Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signs the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Japanese Government, on board USS Missouri (BB-63) , 2 September 1945. Lieutenant General Richard K. Sutherland, U.S. Army, watches from the opposite side of the table. Foreign Ministry representative Toshikazu Kase is assisting Mr. Shigemitsu.

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France Wildfires Uncover 400 WWII Shells in Le Porge Village

Historic munitions buried since World War Two detonated amid forest fires in southwest France, prompting evacuations and ongoing demining efforts.

BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 6:10 AM

Satellite image of Japan in May 2003. The islands of Japan are shown clearly off the coast of North and South Korea, China, and Russia in this true-color image. Running down through the islands are a string of mountains that make up part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire." The Ring of Fire is a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that stretches in a series of arcs from New Zealand, through Indonesia, up through the Philippines, Japan, the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia), across the Pacific Ocean via the Aleutian Islands, and down the coast of the Americas. Seventy-five percent of the world's volcanoes are in this ring, making it the most volcanically-active region on the planet. Also shown in this image are a number of fires, which are marked with red dots. A few fires were detected in Japan, China, and North Korea, but the majority were detected in Russia's Primorskiy-Kray region. This true-color Aqua MODIS image was acquired on May 1, 2003.

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Japan's Two-Speed Economy Widens as Stock Market Boom Leaves Small Firms Behind

Despite the Nikkei Stock Average surpassing 70,000, many small businesses in Japan struggle with inflation and weak pricing power, highlighting a growing economic divide.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 4, 2026, 3:37 AM

“Schwäbisches Donaumoos”, by nature a special western part of the natural region Donauried . The area next after Ulm / Langenau is a permanent wetland of ca. 7,5x15 km, devided by the border Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. In this area the meltwater of the pleistocene river Upper Danube transported gravel , over time forming gravel beds of enormous size, functioning as a groundwater reservoir, which kept the surface a wetland. This kind of “full water tub” contains the karst waters of the southeastern Swabian Alb, mainly from river Lone and its dry valley -tributaries. This river network meanwhile percolates ca. 80% of its precipitation underground to the wetland area of the Danube. Four large karst springs in Langenau, the biotope / geotope ]/ natural monument Grimmensee, the Naturschutzgebiet “Langenauer Ried”, „Leipheimer Moos” and “Gundelfinger Moos” are legally protected.

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Dry Danube River Causes Energy Crisis in Romania and Hungary

Prolonged drought and record low water levels on the Danube River have forced nuclear plants in Hungary and Romania to reduce output, prompting industrial shutdowns and military interventions to restore water flow.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 4, 2026, 3:01 AM

A view (directly overhead) of a Christ Pantocrator in the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre , Old City of Jerusalem . Circular crop applied.

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Japan's Economy Minister Sees Limited Pass-Through of Rising Costs So Far

Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi offers a cautious yet optimistic outlook on inflation amid Middle East conflict-driven cost pressures, contrasting with the Bank of Japan's recent warnings.

CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 3:01 AM

Section of the Oregon Trail Blue Mountain Crossing Segment — of the pioneer [[:en:Oregon Trail| Oregon Trail ]] in [[:en:Wyoming| Wyoming ]]. Protected within a Bureau of Land Management area in Wyoming . Oregon National Historic Trail — National historic trails can take us back, returning us literally and symbolically to a point of departure in geography and time. Who among us has not wondered what it was like for America's pioneers to lie on the open ground of the western high plains on a starlit night and to hear wolves howl in the distance? To walk in the footsteps of these men and women today is to glimpse their experience and to feel their purpose and courage. National historic trails help us recreate this unique chapter in American history when, starting more than 170 years ago, some 500,000 emigrants made their way overland to the far western edge of the continent. Their determination resulted in 12 new states joining the Republic between 1840 and 1890, all west of the Mississippi River . Congress designates national historic trails “to protect historic landscapes and inform our curiosity about the past.” Visitors to the Oregon National Historic Trail have more than 350 miles to explore on Wyoming public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management . One pristine stretch extends a full 35 miles entirely on BLM lands—farther than most emigrant parties could walk in a single day. Thanks to the foresight and dedication of preservation-minded citizens and volunteers, the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer , California , and Pony Express routes are all managed as national historic trails. BLM-managed sections are part of the National Conservation Lands .

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Twenty-five States, Led by Oregon, File Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Section 301 Tariffs

A coalition of largely Democratic-controlled states challenges the legality of tariffs imposed under Section 301, continuing Oregon’s role in tariff litigation.

Reason | Aug 4, 2026, 1:37 AM

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Qantas to Exit Jetstar Japan in $52 Million Share Buyback Deal

Qantas Airways will sell its 33.32% stake in Jetstar Japan, enabling the airline to come under Japanese ownership and rebrand.

CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 12:27 AM

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25 Democratic-Led US States Sue to Challenge Trump’s Latest Tariffs

The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks legal authority to impose tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 PM

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25 States Sue Trump Administration Over New Tariffs, Citing Supreme Court Ruling

A coalition of 25 US states has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt tariffs imposed on goods from 59 countries and the European Union, arguing the tariffs unlawfully replace import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year.

Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 9:54 PM

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Japan Aims to Boost Space Industry Competition, Seeks Next SpaceX

With only 3 satellite launches last year compared to the US's 192, Japan plans to foster competition in its space sector, inspired by U.S. models.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 8:06 PM

Farah Pahlavi- former Queen (Shahbanu) of Iran

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Trump Warns Iran of ‘Last Chance’ for Peace Deal or ‘Decapitation’

President Trump emphasizes urgency in peace talks with Iran, halts planned airstrikes, and highlights regional diplomatic outreach.

The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 7:51 PM

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Oil Prices Drop and Stocks Rise Amid Easing U.S.-Iran Tensions; Yen Strengthens After U.S.-Japan Intervention

On August 3, 2026, oil prices fell sharply and major U.S. stock indexes gained as hopes for a diplomatic resolution between the U.S. and Iran emerged, while coordinated intervention by the U.S. and Japan strengthened the yen.

CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 5:51 PM

Tokyo Metro 02 series nr. 618 (below) on the Marunouchi Line crosses the Kanda river, while, above, a E233 set of JR East on the Chuo main line just leaves Ochanomizu. If you look closely, you can also spot a E231 set of JR east on the Sobu line, behind the platform. Photo taken at Ochanomizu, Tokyo, Japan.

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Japan-US Yen Intervention Viewed as Temporary Measure Amid Tokyo's Monetary Policy

Analysts suggest the coordinated effort to support the yen offers only short-term relief as Tokyo maintains loose fiscal and monetary policies.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 4:50 PM

Five fingers peak. Quartzite sandstone Huangshizhai Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Hunan, China. Panorama 2012.

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Asian-American Groups Criticize Trump Speech Amid Shifting US-China Relations

Recent developments in US-China relations include new tariffs, a narrowing AI gap, and mixed reactions to President Trump's speech from minority communities and China hawks.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 2:37 PM