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WORLD / Politics
Nov 12, 2021

Wielding fresh leverage, Iran to play hardball at nuclear talks

The stakes are high, since failure to revive the 2015 nuclear deal would carry the risk of a fresh regional war.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 12, 2021

Belarus detains and fines Olympic skier for violating protest laws

The International Olympic Committee is looking into the situation and has requested more information from the Belarusian Olympic Committee.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 11, 2021

China’s Winter Olympic medal forecast clouded by pandemic

China can expect a host nation bump in the medal standings at next year's Winter Olympics, but predicting exactly how well the country will do in Beijing is proving to be an unprecedented challenge for Simon Gleave and his team.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 11, 2021

The cost of coal in South Africa: Dirty skies and sick kids

A study found that more than 5,000 South Africans die annually in the nation's coal belt because the government has failed to fully enforce its own air quality standards.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 10, 2021

Energy’s year of recovery more like a remission

Until news of the COVID-19 vaccine broke, energy had been the worst performing sector in 2020, falling by more than half.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 10, 2021

Despite sluggish attendance, Kyushu Basho boasts overwhelming charm

After a two-year absence, the return of professional sumo to Fukuoka offers a chance to reassess the grand tournament schedule's most unique host.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 10, 2021

Unfortunately for North Korea, there is a new boss in the White House

Despite making economic development his domestic priority five years ago, Kim has failed to improve basic living conditions in the country.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 9, 2021

Kishida's top diplomat pick highlights growing confidence

Kishida picking Yoshimasa Hayashi to be the foreign minister was a great choice for him. Had Hayashi and others not pushed Kishida, he may not have sought the country's top leadership job.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 9, 2021

China’s bid to join CPTPP: Neither serious nor sincere

China cannot believe it can abuse countries in pursuit of its national interests, defying international law, and then expect those same countries to offer it material benefits under the CPTPP.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 9, 2021

Striking truckers in Asia threaten to add to supply chain snarls

Protests are intensifying as the diesel shortage worsens, putting pressure on prices that have already risen 64% this year.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 9, 2021

Polish luger says Beijing crash could have been 'tragedy'

Mateusz Sochowicz said the track team had been slow to react and that he had spent half an hour on the ice before being transported to hospital for surgery.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 7, 2021

There’s an unseemly rush to power EV batteries

While lithium has been through a similar surge on the back of EVs before, this time there's a legitimate demand-supply issue with a shortage on the horizon.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 6, 2021

Fuel tanker blast in Sierra Leone capital kills at least 91

Victims included people who had flocked to collect fuel leaking from the ruptured vehicle.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 6, 2021

At least eight dead by being crushed at Texas music festival

People began to fall unconscious, and the mayhem escalated until 9:38 p.m. when a 'mass casualty incident' was triggered.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 6, 2021

Boeing directors reach settlement of $237.5 million over 737 MAX safety oversight

The settlement requires Boeing to provide annual public reports on safety related enhancements implemented by the planemaker.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Nov 6, 2021

Lacto-fermented mushroom gyōza dumplings

Fermenting mushrooms produces an umami-rich liquid, used in these Japanese pan-fried dumplings in the filling and as a sauce. Aromatics are charred in the oven for even more flavor.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 5, 2021

Mystery of China’s huge dollar surplus baffles global markets

Unprecedented trade surpluses and record inflows into its bond market are giving China a stockpile of dollars unseen since the days of the 'Asian savings glut.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 5, 2021

Jack Ma, Trump and Xi: How a Chinese billionaire flew close to the sun

The story of the billionaire e-commerce tycoon's fall from official favor helps illustrate how rapidly China has transformed under Xi Jinping.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 4, 2021

North Korea could make more weapons-grade uranium with existing mills: report

Satellite imagery suggests the country's current facilities for extracting the nuclear fuel are running below capacity, according to a new academic study.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 4, 2021

‘And So the Baton Is Passed’: No, these are not happy tears

Tetsu Maeda's melodrama about abandoned children and questionable parenting may bring on the waterworks, but the film's underlying message doesn't inspire much hope.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2021

Shutting down historical debate, China makes it a crime to mock heroes

Under a new law, China has zealously prosecuted even the perceived slander of communist figures, broadening Xi Jinping's campaign to dominate party orthodoxy.

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