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Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2022

Russia puts sanctions on Gazprom units in Europe and part owner of pipeline

The entities on a list of affected firms on a Russian government website on Wednesday were largely based in countries that have imposed sanctions on Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 11, 2022

Ukraine war’s geographic reality: Russia has seized much of the east

Despite flawed planning, poor intelligence, barbarity and wanton destruction, Putin's forces have made significant gains on the ground.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 11, 2022

Fed confronts why it may have acted too slowly on inflation

Some Federal Reserve officials have begun to acknowledge that they were too slow to respond to rapid inflation last year.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 11, 2022

Game over: EA and FIFA part ways after decadeslong partnership

FIFA said it would launch new video games developed by third-party studios and publishers, but added it had granted a short-term extension to EA to launch a new FIFA title later this year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 11, 2022

Elon Musk says he would reverse Twitter ban on Donald Trump

The question of reinstating Trump has been seen as a litmus test of how far Musk will go in making changes, even though Trump himself has said he would not return.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2022

Biden speeds up military aid to Ukraine, drawing U.S. deeper into war

Recent developments have underscored just how engaged the United States has become in the conflict in Ukraine.
Japan Times
GLOBAL INSIGHT / Oman report 2022
May 10, 2022

The Middle East’s new logistics heavyweight

Oman is strategically positioned on one of the world’s primary maritime routes that provides a vital passageway for oil and gas tankers, as well as nonoil trade. As part of its economic diversification strategy, Oman has sought to capitalize on its exceptional location by investing heavily in its logistics...
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2022

Japan to phase out Russian oil use but remain in Sakhalin energy projects

The ban 'in principle' on Russian oil imports is expected to come in stages, and is expected to have limited effect on Japan's supplies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 9, 2022

Has Shanghai been Xinjianged?

Shanghai and Xinjiang used to be two sides of the China coin; the former glamorous and thriving, the latter dark and repressed. Now both are subject to social control and surveillance.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 9, 2022

One village at a time: The grinding artillery war in Ukraine

Over the past several days, Ukrainian forces have advanced outward from Kharkiv, launching a concerted offensive to the north and east.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 9, 2022

Russia’s grave miscalculation: Ukrainians would collaborate

The Kremlin entered the war expecting a quick victory, predicting that Ukrainian officials in the largely Russian-speaking eastern region would gladly switch sides.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 8, 2022

Toyota plans to invest $624 million to make EV parts in India

Indian automakers could generate $20 billion in revenue from electric vehicles between now and fiscal year 2026, according to forecast by Crisil.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 8, 2022

Kotaro Isaka's killer instinct for a rollicking good time

The 'Three Assassins' author skillfully plays with the thriller genre, mixing literary fiction with high-octane fun.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 8, 2022

A wooden knife sharper than steel? Scientists say so.

Made from the same wood as musical instruments, this experimental, all-natural knife represents a whole new kind of cutting edge.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
May 7, 2022

Scientists find no benefit to time-restricted eating

In a yearlong study, participants who confined meals to certain hours lost no more weight than those who ate at any time.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2022

Death toll during pandemic far exceeds totals reported by countries, WHO says

Nearly 15 million more people died during the pandemic than would have in normal times, the WHO has said, a staggering measure of COVID-19's true toll.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 6, 2022

JAL sees return to profit as Japan moves to reopen borders

The airline forecast net income of u00a545 billion ($345 million) for the fiscal year ending March 2023, topping analysts' average estimate for around u00a510.2 billion.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 6, 2022

Emma Kawawada's humane portrayal of the Kurdish diaspora

'My Small Land,' which centers on young girl and her family seeking asylum in Japan, is based on extensive interviews that the director conducted over the space of nearly two years.
Japan Times
May 5, 2022

Go Circular! Vol.3 Meet the Niigata Sake Brewer – Interview with Up-and-Coming Brewer 2/2

Tsunan, Niigata (April 20th, 2021) — Tsunan sake brewery is proud to announce and welcome Mr.Sessyu 雪洲 Kuwabara as a new sake brewer. He will be responsible for managing quality, contributing to sustainable products.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 5, 2022

The vanishing COVID variants: Lessons from gamma, iota and mu

While understanding omicron remains a critical public health priority, there are lessons to be learned from lesser lineages of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

What is Russia’s Victory Day and why is it so significant this year?

Because Russia's invasion has failed to produce much in the way of victories, some analysts fear that President Vladimir Putin will use the occasion to escalate the war in Ukraine.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 5, 2022

‘Lesson in Murder’: A masterclass in portraying evil

Sadawo Abe delivers a chilling performance as a murderous mastermind in Kazuya Shiraishi's psychological thriller.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

U.S. intelligence is helping Ukraine kill Russian generals, officials say

Ukrainian officials said they have killed approximately 12 generals on the front lines, a number that has astonished military analysts.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal / ANALYSIS
May 4, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court in disarray after an extraordinary breach

The court's reputation was already in decline before the leak, with much of the U.S. persuaded that it is little different from the political branches of the government.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 4, 2022

Can the world feed itself? Historic fertilizer crunch threatens food security.

For the billions who don't work in agriculture, the global shortage of affordable fertilizer likely reads like a distant problem. In truth, it will leave no household unscathed.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 4, 2022

Russia’s war has been brutal, but Putin has shown some restraint. Why?

Officials are debating the Kremlin's calculations in not trying harder to halt arms shipments. Analysts wonder whether a bigger mobilization by Moscow is on the horizon.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight