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Investments in health systems will protect human security now, and into the future

Commentary / Japan Feb 18, 2022

Investments in health systems will protect human security now, and into the future

by Achim Steiner and Keizo Takemi

COVID-19 has exposed the deep inequities and weaknesses in the global health system.

‘Contactless’ humanitarian aid has its perks, and pitfalls

World Feb 11, 2022

‘Contactless’ humanitarian aid has its perks, and pitfalls

by Mike Ives

COVID-era travel restrictions have mostly prevented expatriate aid workers from flying into Pacific island nations after natural disasters. The results have been mixed.

Japan MSDF ship arrives in tsunami-hit Tonga with aid

National Feb 10, 2022

Japan MSDF ship arrives in tsunami-hit Tonga with aid

As Self-Defense Forces members will avoid contact with local people when delivering the relief supplies, they have prepared message boards and paper cranes to give with the goods.

Japan sticks to quiet Myanmar diplomacy as companies are left in limbo

National | FOCUS Feb 1, 2022

Japan sticks to quiet Myanmar diplomacy as companies are left in limbo

by Noriyuki Suzuki

The aftermath of the coup continues to present Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with a formidable challenge, as he has identified human rights as a key diplomatic pillar.

How to prevent famine in Afghanistan

Commentary / World Jan 27, 2022

How to prevent famine in Afghanistan

by Lakhdar Brahimi

Afghanistan has faded from global view. And now almost 9 million Afghans are at risk of famine, and a further 14 million are facing acute hunger.

Japan's MSDF vessel departs carrying aid to disaster-stricken Tonga

National Jan 24, 2022

Japan's MSDF vessel departs carrying aid to disaster-stricken Tonga

A transport vessel of the Maritime Self-Defense Force departed Monday for Tonga as part of Japan's continuing relief efforts to the nation.

World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water and food run short

World Jan 21, 2022

World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water and food run short

by Praveen Menon and Kirsty Needham

The first flights from Australia and New Zealand landed in Tonga on Thursday with much-needed supplies of water for sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter, communication equipment and power generators.

The world needs to step up and save Afghanistan

Commentary / World Jan 19, 2022

The world needs to step up and save Afghanistan

by Gordon Brown and Martin Griffiths

At a time when the Afghan people need more international aid, they are being denied even the basics due to measures targeting the Taliban.

As pandemic bites, U.S. cities use data to fight race and income gaps

World / Social Issues Jan 10, 2022

As pandemic bites, U.S. cities use data to fight race and income gaps

by Carey L. Biron

Economic fallout from COVID-19, coupled with demands for racial justice, have piled new pressures on U.S. city governments.

Ashinaga student aid recipients hit record amid virus crisis

National Dec 21, 2021

Ashinaga student aid recipients hit record amid virus crisis

The foundation provides educational funding for children who have lost a parent or both parents due to illness, disaster or suicide.

Japan to contribute record ¥376 billion to World Bank fund for poorer nations

National Dec 16, 2021

Japan to contribute record ¥376 billion to World Bank fund for poorer nations

The contribution will be made in a bid to help the poorest nations recover from the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Omicron is the price we pay for vaccine inequality

Commentary / World Nov 30, 2021

Omicron is the price we pay for vaccine inequality

by Brad Glosserman

Amsterdam's main airport went into lockdown recently after 61 passengers on two flights from southern Africa tested positive for the new virus. Japan, Hong Kong and Israel have also reported cases.

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