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WORLD
Jul 13, 2022

Trump incited Capitol attack after 'unhinged' White House meeting, panel told

The committee also produced evidence that aides and outside agitators knew before the riot that Trump would urge thousands of his supporters to march on the Capitol.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2022

‘My friend, Abe-san’: Modi’s tribute to Shinzo Abe

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pens a touching tribute to the late Japanese prime minister on his blog.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2022

Smart countryside: How tech can help revive Japan’s rural regions

Changes in work patterns wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are already drawing some remote workers to the countryside.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 12, 2022

Oil majors face output slump and deep losses if Russia stops Kazakh pipeline

The closure of the CPC pipeline that carries oil from Kazakhstan to the Black Sea Russian export terminal in the port of Novorossiisk would shut in more than 1% of global oil supply.
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Jul 12, 2022

Athletics eager to crack U.S. market with world championships

Officials are hopeful that the 10-day event at the rebuilt Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, known locally as 'Tracktown, USA,' will provide a boost to athletics' fan base in the country.
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BUSINESS
Jul 12, 2022

Fossil fuel deals aren’t worth it for banks, climate group says

For 22 leading global banks, revenue from arranging bond sales for coal, oil and gas companies represents an estimated 0.01% to 0.06% of their total corporate debt underwriting fees.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 12, 2022

Sino-Russian activities near Japan hint at more aligned military cooperation

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its more formal collaboration agreement with China, there appears to be greater coordination between the two countries.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 12, 2022

European court opens hearing into whether UEFA can block Super League

The dispute over the alleged abuse of UEFA's dominant position is being heard by the European Court of Justice, with a decision expected in late 2022 or 2023.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 12, 2022

Webb telescope reveals clearest infrared image of early universe

The stunning shot is overflowing with thousands of galaxies and features the faintest objects ever observed, colorized from infrared to blue, orange and white tones.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2022

Kiribati withdraws from Pacific Island Forum in blow to regional unity

The move came as the body began talks on several important issues, including climate change, economic challenges and Beijing's push for closer economic and security ties.
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WORLD
Jul 11, 2022

Wildfire in Yosemite National Park imperils century-old trees

The fire, now entering its fourth day and fueled by timber and brush, is active in the Mariposa Grove, the largest and most popular of the park's three giant sequoia clusters.
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BUSINESS
Jul 11, 2022

Cutting China’s pork prices means reining in millions of farmers

A surge in the cost of China's staple meat has officials worried about inflation, which grew faster than expected in June.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 11, 2022

More Russian men look to avoid military service, some lawyers and rights groups say

Some are leaving the country while others are seeking advice on obtaining exemptions, or simply ignoring their summons in the hopes that authorities don't pursue them.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 10, 2022

With fresh mandate, Kishida set to have hands full in coming months

Fresh off his party's Upper House election victory, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to set his sights on a signature economic policy, Japan's COVID measures and a defense overhaul.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 10, 2022

How Sri Lanka spiraled into crisis

A rundown of the major steps that led demonstrators storming the president's residence and setting fire to the prime minister's home in Colombo.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2022

The true legacy of Shinzo Abe’s foreign policy

Japan's transformative statesman not only defended democracy, he sought to repair ties with China for a more secure world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2022

Shinzo Abe made Japan assertive. Can it stay the course?

The current prime minister will be hard pressed to match his achievements.
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Jul 10, 2022

Ex-Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei finally takes on Israeli Sagi Muki

The story between the two judokas dates back to the August 2019 world championships, when Mollaei was pressured by Iranian officials to lose rather than meet the Israeli in the final.
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JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022

Behind the Japanese media’s peculiar reaction to the murder of Shinzo Abe

The country's mainstream media has avoided calling the former prime minister's death an 'assassination.'
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 7, 2022

Rudy Gobert joins Timberwolves on mission to win NBA title

Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert said his mission with his new team is simple.
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BUSINESS / Tech / ANALYSIS
Jul 7, 2022

Twitter challenges Indian government in court over requests to remove posts

Observers say the case may have ramifications far beyond India, as countries increasingly seek to curtail the power of social media.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 7, 2022

Fed sees ‘more restrictive’ rates possible if inflation persists

The Fed's aggressive push to curb the hottest inflation in 40 years has convulsed financial markets, as investors fret that tighter monetary policy will tip the U.S. economy into recession.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 6, 2022

U.K. PM Boris Johnson vows to plow on despite slew of resignations

Johnson has suffered an exodus of ministers in just 24 hours and faced an hourslong grilling from the chairs of the House of Commons' most powerful committees.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 6, 2022

Wall Street says a recession is coming. Consumers say it's already here.

Prices are soaring worldwide, particularly for essential foods and fuels, eroding the spending power of families.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, on June 5, 2023
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 4, 2024

Apple shifts focus from EV to home robotics as ‘next big thing’

Apple’s pursuit of the "next big thing” has been an obsession since the Steve Jobs era, but it’s hard to envision a product that could match the iPhone.

Longform

After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan