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SWEDEN

Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 29, 2022
Turkey lifts veto on Finland and Sweden joining NATO, clearing path for expansion
The breakthrough came after four hours of talks just before a NATO summit began in Madrid, averting an embarrassing impasse at the gathering of 30 leaders.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 27, 2022
NATO to pledge aid to Baltics and Ukraine, while urging Turkey to let Nordics in
Spain is also pushing for more NATO focus on the southern flank to address migration and militant groups in the Sahel region of Africa.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2022
For NATO, Turkey is a disruptive ally
Within an alliance that operates by consensus, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come to be seen as something of a stickup artist.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 29, 2022
Turkey's Erdogan says won't let 'terrorism-supporting' countries enter NATO
Turkey has objected to Sweden and Finland joining the NATO alliance, holding up a deal that would allow for a historic enlargement in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 18, 2022
Finland and Sweden formally ask to join NATO, in potentially its biggest expansion in two decades
If both are admitted, it would mark NATO's most significant expansion in nearly two decades, increasing the organization's membership to 32 nations.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 17, 2022
Turkey puts the brakes on NATO expansion in Nordics
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan poured cold water on expectations that Turkish opposition to the enlargement plan could be easily resolved.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2022
NATO prepares to add Finland and Sweden to its northern defenses
Most NATO foreign ministers have embraced the bloc's northern enlargement, a process that requires unanimity among the 30 allies.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 13, 2022
U.S. embraces Finland’s move toward NATO membership. What about Ukraine?
In embracing Finland's, and soon Sweden's, move to join NATO, Washington and its allies are doubling down on a bet that Russia has made a huge strategic mistake. But many questions remain.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2022
NATO to welcome Nordic members as Ukraine pushes back Russian forces
Allies expect Finland and Sweden to be granted membership quickly, diplomats and officials have said, paving the way for increased troop presence in the Nordic region.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 4, 2022
Finland and Sweden lay groundwork for NATO membership, in major policy shift
The shift, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has been met by repeated warnings by Moscow of 'serious consequences.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2022
What’s the best way to deal with that bully? Join NATO.
Membership would make Sweden and Finland safer and the alliance stronger. But there's a time window of vulnerability.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 19, 2022
Japan to model digital yen tests on Sweden’s approach, not China’s
The Bank of Japan will explore the design issues of a central bank digital currency in measured steps like Sweden rather than pressing ahead with large-scale pilot tests like China.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 14, 2022
Russia threatens nuclear buildup if Finland and Sweden join NATO
Both countries said this week that they are stepping up consideration of the issue in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 4, 2022
Why Putin faces 'more NATO' in the Arctic after Ukraine invasion
As nonmembers, Finland and Sweden don't have the protection of NATO's guarantee that an attack on one ally is an attack on all, but moves to join the alliance are growing more likely.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 10, 2022
Sweden declares pandemic over, despite warnings from scientists
The medical system is still strained, with about the same amount of COVID-19 hospitalizations as during the country's third wave in 2021.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 7, 2021
Swedish goalie Robin Lehner skips Beijing over mental health concerns
Lehner was expected to compete with Jacob Markstrom for a spot in Sweden's starting lineup after two-time Olympic medalist Henrik Lundqvist retired earlier this year.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Sep 15, 2021
Uniqlo and Sweden keen on podium return after extending partnership
The Nordic nation's Olympic and Paralympic teams became the first outside Japan to be supplied by the fast fashion retailer during the Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 4, 2021
Sweden and Canada ask for women's gold medal soccer match to be moved to avoid heat
Trackside temperatures at the athletics stadium hit 40 degrees earlier this week, and with the women's medal game due to take place at 11 a.m., both sides have expressed concerns.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 30, 2021
Nadeshiko Japan falls short against Sweden in quarterfinal loss
Sweden's physicality and attacking grit overwhelmed the host nation, which fought back from an early deficit but failed to build on promising attacks in the second half.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 30, 2021
Late Artem Dovbyk winner sends Ukraine into first Euro quarterfinals
Sweden looked resigned to taking the game to penalties — but Dovbyk had other ideas, scoring in the 12st minute to send Ukraine into uncharted territory.
How China waged an infowar against U.S. interests in the Philippines
Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) Chairman Raul Lambino shakes hands with guests during a ceremony for the Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding at The Manila Hotel in Manila in June.
‘We have drawn lessons,’ Indian Army chief says of brief clash with Pakistan
Indian Army chief Upendra Dwivedi waves as he arrives to attend the ceremonial reception of Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in New Delhi in May.
Typhoon Halong to cause windstorms, heavy rain and high waves on the Izu islands
Typhoon Halong is moving north near the Izu Islands, with strong winds, high waves and heavy rain expected as it passes early on Thursday, prompting warnings from the weather agency.
Takaichi's leadership lineup favors Aso and his allies while shutting out rivals
The LDP's newly-appointed election chief Keiji Furuya (far left), general affairs council chair Haruko Arimura (second from left), vice president Taro Aso (center left), president Sanae Takaichi (center right), secretary-general Shunichi Suzuki (second from right) and policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Qilin cybercrime gang claims hack on Japan's Asahi
The Asahi Group headquarters complex in Tokyo
OpenAI’s Sora 2 is drowning in Japanese 'AI slop'
OpenAI has rolled out a social app powered by Sora 2, its artificial intelligence video generator, which was quickly flooded with videos featuring iconic Japanese intellectual property.
Trump has his eyes on the prize — but a Nobel win looks unlikely
A protester holds a sign with an image depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the words "Nobel" written on it, as supporters and family members of hostages who were kidnapped during the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, demonstrate to demand the immediate end of the war and the release of all hostages, outside the U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv, on Sept. 2.
‘Takaichi trade’ stalls as political reality calls for wait-and-see approach
Tokyo stocks staged a powerful rally on Monday. On Tuesday, they rallied again, then retreated.
‘We have drawn lessons,’ Indian Army chief says of brief clash with Pakistan
Indian Army chief Upendra Dwivedi waves as he arrives to attend the ceremonial reception of Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in New Delhi in May.
How a family-run landscaper turned the Osaka Expo green
The team at Ryokukou Garden consists primarily of a single family, including Toshiki Tanisaki (second from right), who led the company's efforts at the Osaka Expo, Chikako Tanisaki (fifth from right), who performs daily maintanence at the expo, and Takeshi Tanisaki (fourth from right), who added a nursery to the family farm more than 50 years ago.

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