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Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 25, 2023
G20 to fail to reach consensus on Russia-Ukraine war, sources say
The G7 group of nations have been adamant in demands that a communique squarely condemn Russia for the invasion of its neighbor.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 24, 2023
India urges focus on 'most vulnerable' at G20 meeting but avoids mention of war
The Indian leader made no direct mention of the Ukraine war in his address to G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Bengaluru.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 24, 2023
G20 host India resists calling Russia’s war a ‘war’
Indian officials worry that Russia's invasion will draw attention away from other priorities of the G20 meetings.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 17, 2023
The Group of 20 could use a 'G Minor' grouping to represent emerging economies
While the G20 represents the world's largest economies, it's time to think of a group that could represent the needs of emerging and developing countries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 21, 2022
The hard-won benefits of Indonesia's soft diplomacy
The rest of the world would benefit by learning a lesson or two from Indonesian President Joko Widodo's success at the recent G20 summit in Bali.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Nov 21, 2022
Kishida uses East Asian trip to defend rule of law amid concerns over China
During the eight-day trip, Kishida attended three multilateral conferences and had bilateral talks with a number of foreign leaders.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 20, 2022
Europe reasserts middle path on China, pushing back on Biden
The shift in sentiment amounts to a victory for Xi on just his second foray outside of China since the pandemic began.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 17, 2022
Kishida fails to achieve diplomatic aims at G20 summit
Within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, there were hopes that Kishida's experience in the foreign-policy field would help him in his bid to shore up his administration.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2022
Xi looks away from Putin toward West in return to world stage
Recent moves appear to be part of a broader return to pragmatism since Xi set himself up to rule for life by breaking succession norms at a party congress last month.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022
'That’s not appropriate': Xi confronts Trudeau at G20 over meeting leak
Xi accusing Trudeau of leaking details of a private meeting — an unusually candid glimpse at Xi's interactions with other world leaders.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 16, 2022
G20 summit exposes Russia's increased isolation on world stage
In a leaders' declaration, the G20 noted that the conflict is constraining growth, disrupting supply chains, and heightening energy and food insecurity.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2022
Biden, Jokowi unveil $20 billion deal to end coal in Indonesia
Brokered between the U.S., Indonesia and Japan following over a year of talks, it is the largest single climate finance transaction ever.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2022
G20 considers resolution condemning Russian invasion
The summit marks the first time the G20 leaders are meeting since Russia's February invasion of Ukraine, which Russia has described as a 'special military operation.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2022
Japan pledges yen loans to Indonesia for transportation infrastructure
Kishida's announcement came as Japan has been trying to thwart China's apparent efforts to bolster its economic and military clout in the Asia-Pacific.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 15, 2022
Cambodia PM Hun Sen cancels G20 meetings after testing positive for COVID
The prime minister, who is the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, had tested positive before he had held any meetings.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 14, 2022
Biden set to meet Xi in bid to avert a full rupture in U.S.-China ties
U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Bali for his first in-person meeting with China's Xi Jinping since taking office last year with promises to try to keep the relationship from getting worse.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 14, 2022
Why Putin is staying away from the G20 summit
Observers say the Kremlin is seeking to shield the Russian leader from a storm of condemnation in Indonesia, but Putin's no-show also risks further isolating the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2022
Japan, South Korea and U.S. vow 'joint response' if Pyongyang tests nuke
Fumio Kishida, Yoon Suk-yeol and Joe Biden touted the importance of trilateral cooperation as tensions have surged on the peninsula amid a flurry of North Korean missile launches.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 13, 2022
Russia, U.S. fail to agree on ASEAN statement in bad sign for G20
Russia's foreign minister blames the U.S. and its allies for the ASEAN joint statement failure, saying they insisted on unacceptable language regarding the situation in Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 13, 2022
G20 unveils global pandemic fund to avoid repeat of COVID-19
The World Bank will manage the G20 fund to address future COVID-19 pandemics, drawing commitments from more than 20 counties, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and others.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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