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.
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.
National Feb 10, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.