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WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2022

Republicans win control of U.S. House with narrow margin

The results were disappointing for a party that had been anticipating a major victory.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 15, 2022

Russia allows Japan to keep stake in Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project

Tokyo had presented its policy of maintaining Japan's interest in Sakhalin-1, hoping to reduce the country's oil dependence on the Middle East, which stands at about 90%.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 14, 2022

Asia's richest man challenges China in show of support for Modi

With Sri Lanka in the throes of its worst economic crisis since independence, India is re-engaging and attempting to tilt the balance in a strategic tussle with China.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 13, 2022

Israel's Netanyahu poised to retake reins of power

Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial over corruption allegations that he denies, will have at least 28 days to build a coalition government with his allies.
SUMO
Nov 11, 2022

Only certainty about upcoming Kyushu Basho is uncertainty

Predicting who will emerge victorious in the 2022 Kyushu Basho is almost impossible, but another first time champion or unexpected career breakout performance is a safe bet.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 11, 2022

What does Donald Trump do now?

After his candidates fell flat in the midterm elections, does Donald Trump have a chance to win in 2024?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2022

Japanese volunteer fighter in his 20s dies in Ukraine

The man belonged to a unit engaged in a counteroffensive operation on the eastern front in Ukraine and died when the unit was attacked.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 9, 2022

The politics behind Kishida's religious exploitation bill

Kishida saying that it will be a government-sponsored bill while the discussions were still ongoing startled lawmakers on both sides.
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2022

Japan has no plans to impose restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

After a lull in infections, numbers have rebounded again, with the nationwide daily tally reaching 87,410 on Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 9, 2022

North Korea launches missile as U.S. counts midterm election votes

The Defense Ministry said the missile had traveled for 250 kilometers, hitting a maximum altitude of 50 km before falling into the Sea of Japan, outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 9, 2022

Putin's elite tremble as hard-liners call for ‘Stalinist’ steps

One senior official likened the current situation to a military dictatorship but without the military coup that usually precedes it.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 9, 2022

Japan’s new disclosure rules to help G7’s worst gender pay gap

The country has clung to a goal to get 30% of managerial positions, but the number of female board members remains far behind global peers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 8, 2022

Lawmaker behind Japan crypto strategy says rules still too tight

The latest steps suggest Japan is getting more serious about rejuvenating the crypto market.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Nov 8, 2022

South Korea urges corporate governance focus on women to address fertility crisis

The country last year saw the number of babies expected per woman drop to 0.81, a result that shattered its own world record.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 7, 2022

South Korea's Yoon vows to hold officials to account after Halloween crush

Yoon, who came to office in May, is seeking to avoid the mistakes of his predecessors, who had been sometimes seen as too slow to respond to disasters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Nov 7, 2022

What to expect in the plan to fix Britain's fiscal hole

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's finance minister is trying to identify u00a350 billion ($56 billion) of spending cuts and tax increases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2022

Japan to boost Defense Ministry's tech research role

The government is considering including the policy in the country's three key defense and national security documents to be updated later this year.
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2022

Full-scale nuclear accident drill held at Fukui plant for first time in three years

The central government held a comprehensive nuclear disaster drill on Saturday under the premise of a serious accident at the Mihama power station in Fukui Prefecture.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Nov 4, 2022

Brazil’s former president returns: Let the challenges begin

Former president Luiz Inacio Lula da, now the president-elect, will have little time to celebrate his return to power as he takes over a deeply divided Brazil.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2022

U.K.'s Rishi Sunak U-turns on attending COP27 in Egypt

The prime minister had previously argued that 'pressing domestic commitments' would keep him away from the global climate conference.
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2022

Ex-Japan PM Aso and South Korea's Yoon pledge to work toward improved bilateral ties

Ruling party heavyweight Taro Aso held talks with South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul amid a festering row over wartime labor compensation.
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2022

Japan to create council on SDF use of airports and ports

In preparation for possible emergency situations, the government aims to make it easier for the SDF to obtain permission to use such facilities for drills.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 2, 2022

Rishi Sunak must detoxify Brexit to save himself

A thaw in U.K.-EU relations is the U.K. prime minister's best hope of political survival.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear