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Russians in Japan, distressed about invasion of Ukraine, call for end to war

National Mar 3, 2022

Russians in Japan, distressed about invasion of Ukraine, call for end to war

"I want the Japanese people to know that at least the Russian youth are against the invasion,” said a Kyoto University student with roots in Ukraine and Russia.

‘We are on our side’: Across Asia, a mixed reaction to Ukraine war

Asia Pacific Mar 3, 2022

‘We are on our side’: Across Asia, a mixed reaction to Ukraine war

by Emily Schmall

Generals in Myanmar have called Russia’s actions "the right thing to do.” India, meanwhile, abstained from a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning the attack.

Japan residents donate $17 million to relief fund for Ukraine

National Mar 1, 2022

Japan residents donate $17 million to relief fund for Ukraine

More than 60,000 residents have made donations to a bank account set up by the Embassy of Ukraine.

Marshall Islands grapple with consequences of superpowers' actions

National Feb 28, 2022

Marshall Islands grapple with consequences of superpowers' actions

Lingering damage from nuclear weapons testing and the growing threat from climate change are the two main problems facing the Pacific island nation.

Will the Ukraine crisis upend political ambitions in Asia?

Commentary / World | Perspectives Feb 26, 2022

Will the Ukraine crisis upend political ambitions in Asia?

by Robert E. Kelly

The Russian invasion sets an alarming precedent, but China is unlikely to follow Putin’s bellicose playbook.

Soaring gasoline bad timing for Asian governments facing voters

Asia Pacific / Politics Feb 21, 2022

Soaring gasoline bad timing for Asian governments facing voters

by Saket Sundria and Debjit Chakraborty

Soaring gasoline prices are fanning inflation and causing a headache for governments and central banks worldwide.

Japan upsets Switzerland to reach curling final

Curling Feb 19, 2022

Japan upsets Switzerland to reach curling final

Japan's curlers stun world champions Switzerland 8-6 and, for the first time, advance to the Olympic final.

Japan loses to Great Britain in women's curling

Curling Feb 15, 2022

Japan loses to Great Britain in women's curling

Japan, the bronze medalist at the 2018 Olympics, could not respond to a strong start from Great Britain, which showed good accuracy from the early stages.

Speedskating's one constant: Friction between China and South Korea

Winter Olympics / Speedskating Feb 10, 2022

Speedskating's one constant: Friction between China and South Korea

by Chris Buckley, Kevin Draper and John Yoon

The rivalry between the two countries took another turn when South Korea’s Hwang Dae-heon won the men’s 1,500-meter race after a Chinese rival was disqualified.

Japan and Philippines to hold 'two-plus-two' security talks in late February

National Feb 9, 2022

Japan and Philippines to hold 'two-plus-two' security talks in late February

The launch of such talks is in line with an agreement made in November last year between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

Japan-backed African development confab to be held in August

National Feb 8, 2022

Japan-backed African development confab to be held in August

A Japan-supported international conference on African development will be held in late August.

Blinken aims to reaffirm U.S. focus on Asia with Pacific trip

Asia Pacific / Politics Feb 7, 2022

Blinken aims to reaffirm U.S. focus on Asia with Pacific trip

by Humeyra Pamuk and David Brunnstrom

The U.S. secretary of state is due to depart on Monday for Australia, Fiji and Hawaii for meetings with key allies and to reaffirm a commitment to push back against Chinese "coercion."

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