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AUSTRALIA

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TENNIS
Jan 21, 2022
Australian court reveals reasoning behind ruling in Novak Djokovic case
An Australian court said on Thursday it dismissed tennis superstar Novak Djokovic's challenge to his visa cancellation as the minister who revoked it reasonably believed Djokovic, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, may be a risk to the community.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 18, 2022
Deported Novak Djokovic welcomed home after Australian fiasco
Most Australians had wanted him gone, but Serbian fans cheered and waved national flags as the world No. 1 men's player touched down at Belgrade airport then headed to his own apartment.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 17, 2022
Drinking water and ash big concern as Tonga assesses tsunami damage
The eruption and resulting tsunami cut off phone and internet lines for the entire island, as well as damage to an undersea cable, which could take more than a week to restore.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 17, 2022
Traders wanted in a once-sleepy gas market with new kingpins
China became the biggest importer of liquefied natural gas in December, overtaking Japan for the first time since it pioneered the industry in the 1970s.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 17, 2022
Australian prime minister leaves door open for Novak Djokovic to return in 2023
The Serbian tennis player's visa saga fueled global debate over the rights of people who opt to remain unvaccinated as governments take measures to protect their residents.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2022
Investors search for safe havens as omicron takes hold in Asia
The threat of the omicron variant is becoming real for many of Asia’s biggest countries just as it looks set to subside in some Western nations, and that’s complicating investors’ search for winning share bets in the region.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 15, 2022
All to play for as Novak Djokovic returns to immigration detention facility
The saga that has dominated headlines worldwide for the past week could reach its climax on Sunday, when a court convenes to hear the 34-year-old's appeal.
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BUSINESS
Jan 14, 2022
Inflation irks Asia as Japan yields hit six-year high
Japan's five-year yields have advanced to the highest level since the Bank of Japan introduced its negative interest rate policy in January 2016.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 14, 2022
Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again ahead of Australian Open
The Australian government says Djokovic, who is unvaccinated, may pose a risk to the community.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 14, 2022
Takeaways from Japan’s recent security meetings
Some observers have interpreted Japan's effort to foster relationships with other security partners as a sign of fissures in the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2022
Djokovic’s rare victory against Australia’s COVID-19 tyranny
The 'breathtaking arrogance' of the government's continued stance on Djokovic's COVID-19-detention is more frightening than the original blunder.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 12, 2022
Novak Djokovic confirms error on Australian entry form
The world No. 1 men's player, who is seeking to win a record 21st tennis major at the Australian Open, said his lawyers had provided additional information to the government on Wednesday.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 11, 2022
Djokovic debacle exposes Australia’s xenophobic policies
The furor over Novak Djokovic's COVID-19-related detention has brought to global attention the nation's strict immigration policies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 11, 2022
New Japan-Australia reciprocity accord is important, but it’s only part of the story
The RAA deal lays the foundation for future cooperation and signals to the U.S. that its allies are determined to work together for regional security.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 11, 2022
Novak Djokovic free in Australia but deportation threat still looms
The world No. 1 still faces the threat of being detained by the federal government for a second time despite Monday's court ruling quashing an earlier decision to cancel his visa.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 11, 2022
Pacific may be most likely to see 'strategic surprise,' U.S. policymaker says
The comments by U.S. Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell were apparently in reference to possible Chinese ambitions to establish Pacific-island bases.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 7, 2022
Novak Djokovic in limbo in Australia as legal team works to overturn visa denial
'This persecution is unfair, starting with the Australian prime minister,' Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said about Djokovic's situation.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 6, 2022
Rafael Nadal expresses sympathy for Novak Djokovic, but says world No. 1 knew of risks
'In some way I feel sorry for him. But at the same time, he knew the conditions since a lot of months ago, so he makes his own decision.'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 6, 2022
No. 1 Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia
There has been enormous backlash to the decision to grant Djokovic a medical exemption for the Australian Open.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2022
Japan and Australia to sign defense and security cooperation pact Thursday
The agreement, which will be the first of its type for Japan other than with the United States, could further inflame tensions with China.
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost
China Coast Guard officers unfurl a national flag on Sandy Cay reef, near the Philippine-held Thitu Island, in disputed waters of the South China Sea this month in this screen shot taken from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
Japan to resist Trump efforts to form trade bloc against China
As Japan gears up for the trade talks, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is also seeking to cushion the blow that the U.S. tariffs may have on the domestic economy.
As many as nine dead after driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd
An ambulance is parked at the site of the Lapu Lapu day festival, where a vehicle drove into a crowd killing several people in Vancouver on Saturday.
Japan struggles with gray zone of AI deepfakes exploiting children
AI-generated content — including those made using pictures of real people, which are known as “deepfakes” — is not explicitly covered under Japan's current legal framework, nor are human-drawn illustrations that depict child abuse.
How to bring up bad news in Japanese
As in other cultures, when someone shares bad news in Japanese it’s best to respond with supportive words.
‘Wildcat Dome’ challenges Japan's historical narratives
On the surface, "Wildcat Dome" tells a personal story of damaged children — now adults — bound together by tragedy. Underneath, there’s a constant undercurrent of political consequence, invisible and pervasive like radioactive particles.
Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
Magokoro Yoshihira (center) is the managing director of Yui Associates, which operates the neighborhood fixtures of Sanya Cafe and Juyoh Hotel. Yusuke Takahashi (left) met Yoshihira during a difficult period in his life and now works as the cafe’s chef. Nancy Anne (right) has worked for over 10 years at Juyoh Hotel and enjoys the multicultural environment.
Amid uncertain tariffs, is now the time to buy a new iPhone?
An Apple store in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward in September. Prices for the newest iPhone models start at around ¥100,000 ($700) in Japan.
Built in a flash, Osaka Expo pavilions wrestle with sustainability
Kengo Kuma & Associates oversaw the construction of the Malaysia pavilion, which is encased in interwoven rows of bamboo that appear to ripple.
Japan weighs using U.S. rice imports as tariff negotiation tool with Trump
A restaurant owner pours California-grown Calrose rice into a rice cooker at his restaurant in Tokyo

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