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Israel Approves Plan to Double Population in Occupied Golan Heights

The Israeli government has approved a plan to double the population in the occupied Golan Heights, seized from Syria, sparking debate.
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South Korean Schools Face Student Questions on Martial Law and Impeachment

Students flood teachers with questions on martial law after President Yoon's declaration, raising political neutrality concerns.
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Ibaraki Prefecture Removes Nationality Requirement for Employee Hiring in 2024

From 2024, Ibaraki Prefecture will allow applicants of any nationality to take Japanese exams and utilize language skills on the job.
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The Guardian Calls Yoon Seok-youl a “Dead Duck” Amid South Korea’s Crisis

The Guardian criticizes President Yoon Seok-youl, calling him a "dead duck" and calling for immediate elections following the December 3 civil unrest in South Korea.
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Lee Jae-myung as President: Strained Japan-South Korea Relations Ahead

If Lee Jae-myung becomes president, Japan-South Korea relations will worsen, overturning previous diplomacy under the Moon administration.
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Japan Proposes $8,100 Income Cap and Defense Tax Hike Starting in 2026

LDP and Komeito propose raising the income cap to $8,100 and implementing defense tax hikes on corporate and tobacco taxes by 2026.
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Candlelight Overflow in Front of Korea’s National Assembly Before Impeachment Vote

The eve of the second vote on President Yoon Seok-yeol’s impeachment sees candlelight protests in front of the National Assembly.
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Xi Jinping to Skip Trump’s Inauguration Ceremony, Declines Invitation

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration, declining the invitation, US reports reveal.
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Nara Governor Defends K-pop Event Amid Protests: “It Creates Unmatched Value”

Nara Governor Makoto Yamashita explains K-pop event amid protests, saying it provides valuable interaction for young people in Japan.
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Romanian Election: Influencer Reveals Paid TikTok Campaign for Far-Right Candidate

An influencer admits to receiving payment for aiding a far-right candidate via TikTok, exposing election manipulation in Romania.
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Degree Inflation in the US: Why Highly Educated Workers Face Low Pay

Discover the impact of degree inflation in the US, where even highly educated individuals struggle to secure high-paying jobs.
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NHK Lawmaker Proposes Japan Consider Holding Virtual Currency Reserves

NHK lawmaker Satoshi Hamada urges Japan to consider holding virtual currency reserves, submitting a written question to the government.