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JAPAN / Explainer
Jul 21, 2022

As cases surge across Japan, here’s what you need to know if you catch COVID-19

With the peak of the last wave coming more than five months ago, some might struggle to remember the protocols to follow if they become infected with COVID-19.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 21, 2022

Shohei Ohtani named top male athlete at ESPY Awards

Ohtani, the reigning American League MVP, also won the Best Major League Baseball Player trophy over Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 21, 2022

France plans fashion revolution with climate-impact labels

Statistics are notoriously hard to verify, but the U.N. says the industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions, as well as a significant portion of water consumption and waste.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2022

U.N. sheds light on human rights abuses in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover

“Our monitoring reveals that u2026 the people of Afghanistan, in particular women and girls, are deprived of the full enjoyment of their human rights,' the report said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 21, 2022

How U.S. and Japanese strategists differ in preparation for a Taiwan contingency

U.S. and Japanese war games aimed at planning for a Taiwan contingency differ greatly: One concentrates on the military aspect, the other more the legal angle.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 21, 2022

Russia restarts major gas pipeline and expands Ukraine war goals

The pipeline restart came after comments from Russia's foreign minister showed the Kremlin's goals had expanded during the five-month war.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2022

Fate of Japan's interests in Sakhalin-2 project remains uncertain

The government hopes to help traders Mitsui & Co. and Mitsubishi Corp. keep their stakes after Moscow decided to effectively seize the project.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 21, 2022

Right-wing U.S. sheriffs look to probe claims of voter fraud in 2020 election

Election officials are raising concerns that partisan investigations by sheriffs into baseless voter-fraud claims could undermine public confidence in elections.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2022

China's latest heat wave exposes growing climate inequality

The richest 1% of the world's population are responsible for more than twice the emissions of the 3.1 billion poorest people, and disadvantaged groups bear the brunt of climate risks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2022

China censors strive to filter or erase details of mortgage protests

The turmoil is testing Chinese social media companies, which are subject to strict laws requiring them to censor content that 'undermines social stability.'
This screen grab from a video purportedly shows an explosion at the Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region on Sunday.
WORLD
Mar 17, 2024

Ukraine drones attack refinery, target Moscow and disrupt power, Russia says

Moscow accuses Kyiv of election sabotage with its days of strikes on Russian infrastructure, one of the most sweeping air operations on Russian territory.
Members of the U.S. Special Operations Command train with their South Korean counterparts during the annual Freedom Shield joint military exercise at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, South Korea, on Thursday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 17, 2024

U.S. commandos laud training for the 'unexpected' in North Korea's shadow

The Korean Peninsula joins the South China Sea and Taiwan as military flashpoints with the potential to involve the region and the world.
People walk past a television showing a news broadcast of a past North Korean missile test, at the main railway station in Seoul on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 18, 2024

North Korea launches three ballistic missiles as top U.S. diplomat visits Seoul

The latest launches came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a multinational democracy summit.
Poland's Iga Swiatek holds the championship trophy after defeating Greece's Maria Sakkari during the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters women's final in Indian Wells, California, on Sunday.
TENNIS
Mar 18, 2024

Swiatek crushes Sakkari to win second Indian Wells title

"It's an amazing thing to be standing here again," Swiatek said during the trophy ceremony.
Reims' Junya Ito (left) celebrates with teammate Keito Nakamura after scoring during a Ligue 1 match against FC Metz in Reims, France, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Mar 18, 2024

Ito hailed by coach for 'mental strength' amid sexual assault claim

"He is a key player, undoubtedly one of the best Japanese players at the moment," said Reims coach Will Still.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) speaks during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following their meeting in Jerusalem on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 18, 2024

Israeli PM says civilians can leave crowded Rafah before invasion

But the question "where should they go" remain unanswered as Israel continues its offensive against Hamas over five months after Gaza plunged into war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is extending his nearly quarter-century rule into a fifth term at a time when his troops are on the offensive in Ukraine.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 18, 2024

Putin warns Russia won’t be stopped after record election win

Putin is extending his nearly quarter-century rule into a fifth term at a time when his troops are on the offensive in Ukraine.
An intercontinental ballistic nuclear missile is fired during a training exercise, in Northern Arkhangelsk region, Russia.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 18, 2024

Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WWIII

Putin has often warned of the risks of nuclear war but says he has never felt the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
A Palestinian girl sits holding a toddler on a sand dune overlooking a camp for displaced people in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 18, 2024

Oxfam says Israel 'deliberately' blocking aid to Gaza

NGO accuses Israel of "systematically and deliberately" blocking and undermining meaningful humanitarian response" in the Palestinian territory.
Fans cheer during a friendly match between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Kiwoon Heroes ahead of the Major League Baseball Seoul Series in Seoul on Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 18, 2024

MLB brings Shohei Ohtani, season openers and big dreams to Seoul

With a set of stars from the region, 2024 is turning out to be baseball’s moment in Asia.
Shun Otokita is the rarest of Nippon Ishin lawmakers: He was born and bred in Tokyo, where he got his start as a local politician.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 18, 2024

Can Nippon Ishin no Kai make inroads in Tokyo?

The Kansai-based party is aiming to broaden its support across Japan — starting with Tokyo's No. 15 district election next month.
Women attend a singing class at Mama Sunset, a learning center for middle-aged and senior people, in Beijing in January.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Mar 18, 2024

Silver lining: Tutoring the elderly is growing fast in China

The growth potential of the industry contrasts sharply with the decline of the after-school private tutoring sector following a crackdown in 2021.
Airplane fuselages outside the Boeing manufacturing facility in Washington. Boeing’s recent problems are further widening the gap between supply and demand.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 18, 2024

Boeing’s pain spreads to travelers as airlines cut back on plans

As a result, passengers will face fewer flight options and potentially higher prices on at least some popular short and midrange routes.
A worker in the factory of Optimax Systems, in Ontario, New York on Thursday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 18, 2024

Markets frustrated as Fed drops no hints on post-pandemic economy

With investors having to guess how they will respond, households and businesses are finding it harder to plan.
Mourners at the grave of Alexei Navalny in Moscow on Sunday
WORLD / Politics
Mar 18, 2024

'Not alone': Navalny supporters find solace in election gatherings

The death of Putin's top critic, Alexei Navalny — which allies have blamed on the Kremlin — triggered outrage both abroad and at home.
Britain’s Prince of Wales aircraft carrier makes Japan debut
HMS Prince of Wales arrives into the Port of Darwin, Australia, in July during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Japanese students who want to study abroad looking at options in Asia
The number of Japanese students who applied to the National Taiwan University in Taipei in 2025 is more than 60% higher than last year due partly to affordability and proximity.
Controversial theories continue to swirl around 1985 JAL jet crash
Kimi Ozawa, who lost her husband in the 1985 crash of a Japan Airlines jumbo jet, prays in front of his memorial marker on Tuesday in the village of Ueno, Gunma Prefecture.
The indelible memory of being a part of Unit 731
Hideo Shimizu, 95, says he cannot forget seeing the prisoners' bloody wills scribbled on the walls of prison cells at Unit 731 in 1945.
Taiwanese drama 'Zero Day Attack' on Chinese invasion to stream in Japan
A scene from the Taiwanese television drama "Zero Day Attack," which will stream in Japan from Friday.
Osaka Expo highlights the challenge of holding events in Japan's scorching summer
People huddle near a large fan blowing icy-cold mist at the Osaka Expo on July 12. Amid Japan's relentless summer heat, organizes have put myriad measures in place in order to keep guests safe.
At Himawari Shokudo 2, Italian food with a Japanese soul
At Himawari Shokudo 2, chef Hozumi Tanaka serves Italian-inspired fare with a focus on Toyama produce, such as this appetizer of lightly blanched "hotaru ika" (firefly squid) served atop mixed wild plants and a crepe prepared from "yamato-imo" yam.
Cheer with caution: Expert advises sports fans have game plan for extreme heat
A Cardinals fan fans himself during the seventh inning of a game against the Pirates in St. Louis, Missouri, in June 2022.
Australia's warship selection signals Japanese defense industry's arrival
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami-class frigate. Australia's selection of an upgraded version of the Mogami-class warship for its next frigate class could prove to be a watershed moment for Japan’s defense industry.
Japan's inheritance tax is high, unforgiving and sometimes avoidable
The National Tax Agency at the Ministry of Finance, Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. Japanese tax authorities can bill foreign residents in Japan for assets inherited globally.

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