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
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
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
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?
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
Soaring gasoline prices are fanning inflation and causing a headache for governments and central banks worldwide.
Japan's curlers stun world champions Switzerland 8-6 and, for the first time, advance to the Olympic final.
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
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
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
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
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."
