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BUSINESS
May 17, 2022

Elon Musk suggests that he could seek lower price for Twitter

Musk, who on Friday said his $44 billion deal was on hold pending information on spam accounts, said he suspects they make up at least 20% of users.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 16, 2022

Wheat soars in risk to food inflation as India restricts exports

The move drew criticism from the agriculture ministers of the Group of Seven nations, who said that such measures make the world's food crisis worse.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 16, 2022

Economic sanctions are a powerful tool. But will they end the war in Ukraine?

Sanctions may strangle the Russian economy and intensify domestic criticism of Putin, but the Russian military is largely shielded from their impact.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Longform
May 15, 2022

Documenting Okinawa's changing identity over the past half century

A photographer captures the changes that have taken place in the archipelago since it was returned to Japan 50 years ago.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 15, 2022

Should people combine their money after marriage?

Modern couples have lots of options for handling their finances. What matters most is getting the communication started.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 14, 2022

Social media sites warn U.S. Supreme Court over Texas social media law

Twitter and Facebook will be compelled to allow the dissemination of Russian propaganda and neo-Nazi screeds under the proposed law, tech groups told the court.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 14, 2022

Australia says Chinese spy ship did not breach law of the sea

The Chinese intelligence ship was tracked off Australia's west coast to within 50 nautical miles (93 km) of a sensitive defense facility.
Japan Times
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May 14, 2022

PGA Tour's stance toward LIV Golf reveals uncharacteristic rancor in sport

Several times, Rory McIlroy, a four-time major winner who is ranked seventh in the world, has declared the breakaway LIV Golf tour 'dead in the water.”
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 13, 2022

U.S. embraces Finland’s move toward NATO membership. What about Ukraine?

In embracing Finland's, and soon Sweden's, move to join NATO, Washington and its allies are doubling down on a bet that Russia has made a huge strategic mistake. But many questions remain.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 13, 2022

Finding the right words for when you discover a lost item in Japan

Take a verb and turn it into a noun simply by adding 'mono' to the end of it and you're halfway to verbalizing that you've found something that was lost.
SOCCER / From the Spot
May 12, 2022

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou silences doubters with unexpected run to Scottish Premiership crown

The title comes as joyous relief for Celtic fans, but it's also the ultimate vindication for those who have backed Postecoglou from the start.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2022

Australia's #MeToo movement puts miners and ministers in crosshairs of history

Over the past 18 months, thousands of women have exposed a culture of bullying and abuse in mining, provoking public outrage and pledges of decisive action from politicians and executives.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2022

Kim Jong Un orders lockdown after North Korea reports first COVID-19 case

Until Thursday, leader Kim Jong Un's regime had denied it had any COVID-19 cases, a claim doubted by experts in the U.S., Japan and other countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 11, 2022

Sri Lanka protesters call for new government a day after clashes kill eight

Sri Lanka has been suffering its worst economic crisis in history, with a severe shortage of foreign exchange stalling essential imports, including drugs and fuel.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 11, 2022

Private meal with kingpin offers clues to how Marcos will rule Philippines

A dinner he attended soon after entering the race last October may provide clues on his priorities — and to whom he's beholden.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 11, 2022

China rebukes U.S. for changing Taiwan wording on State Department website

The website's section on relations with Taipei removed wording on not supporting Taiwan independence and on acknowledging Beijing's position that it is part of China.
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
BUSINESS / Companies
May 10, 2022

Weak yen seen to be boosting Toyota’s profit

Analysts, on average, estimate that Toyota will show an operating profit of u00a53 trillion for the period ended March when it reports results on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 7, 2022

Modi faces a dilemma: Keep Indian voters happy or feed the world

He wants to be seen as a dependable global leader, but faces harvest-killing heat waves and inflation — the very issue that brought down the previous government.
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
COMMENTARY / World
May 6, 2022

When will this inflation ever end?

To understand the increase in consumer price inflation around the world, one must look not only at supply and demand but also at the wedge that the coronavirus introduced between them.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 6, 2022

China’s top leaders reiterate support for 'COVID zero'

Xi can afford little internal dissent as he prepares for a twice-a-decade leadership reshuffle later this year, when he's expected to secure a precedent-breaking third term.
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May 6, 2022

Asian Games in China postponed until 2023 due to COVID-19

The Asian Games scheduled to take place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou in September have been postponed until 2023 because of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, Randhir Singh, the acting President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 6, 2022

Euroskeptic left-wing coalition could put France on collision course with Brussels

Winning next month's legislative election may be a long shot for France's new hard-left alliance, but the fact President Emmanuel Macron now faces two euroskeptic opposition blocs should cause concern among France's European Union partners.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

One voting group holds key to U.S. midterms after abortion leak: suburban women

A large majority of key U.S. voting blocs support abortion rights, but the matter has not been a top issue for voters in the past.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

Can Europe survive without Russian oil? Nuclear power may be key.

After agreeing to cut Russian gas, the EU has proposed a ban on Russian oil imports — but this could further complicate energy security, as prices are spiking.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 5, 2022

‘Master Dogen’s Zazen Meditation Handbook’: Are you searching for enlightenment? Take a seat.

Tuttle's recent translation of Zen master Eihei Dogen's writings and accompanying commentary serve as a helpful guide to the origins of Zen in Japan and the benefits of seated meditation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2022

Ukraine invasion and the implosion of history

Although Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine has summoned memories of some of the darkest moments of the 20th century, it would be a mistake to say that history is merely repeating itself.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami