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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 14, 2022

On Pacific islands COVID-19 once spared, an outbreak accentuates inequality

Serious coronavirus infections have disproportionately affected New Caledonians of Pacific Island descent, highlighting social inequalities in the territory.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 14, 2022

Bitcoin was made for this moment. So why isn’t it booming?

For years, bitcoin buffs who were questioned by skeptics about the value of the cryptocurrency would respond by saying: Just wait.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 13, 2022

China fires mayors and closes schools as COVID-19 outbreak spreads

China's National Health Commission announced Saturday that another 1,524 locally transmitted coronavirus cases had been detected in provinces across mainland China.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 13, 2022

U.S. to send arms to Ukraine as Russia intensifies campaign of destruction

The White House announced it was sending an additional $200 million in arms and equipment to help Ukraine, defying Moscow.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 13, 2022

The Russians might have expected a warm welcome. Instead the mayor labeled them ‘occupiers.’

On Friday evening, invading Russian soldiers threw a bag over the mayor of Melitopol's head and dragged him from his government office.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 13, 2022

West Point cadets overdose during spring break in Florida, officials say

The two bystanders had not used the substance, but they also went into respiratory arrest because of their exposure from performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 13, 2022

Shanghai restricts travel as China’s new cases double

While China still has far fewer COVID-19 cases than most countries, the daily count of infections has accelerated rapidly.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 12, 2022

Over Ukraine, lumbering Turkish-made drones are an ominous sign for Russia

More than two weeks into the conflict, Ukraine's drones — Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 models that buzz along at about half the speed of a Cessna — are still flying.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 12, 2022

Theory about U.S.-funded bioweapons labs in Ukraine is unfounded

Prominent conservative voices have mischaracterized remarks from American officials to amplify baseless claims promoted by Russian state media.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 12, 2022

India says it accidentally fired missile into Pakistan

Military experts have in the past warned of the risk of accidents or miscalculations by the nuclear-armed neighbors, which have fought three wars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 11, 2022

An oil shock is coming, but U.S. may have already paid for it

U.S. consumers may get gouged at the gas pump but will likely be able to maintain much of their expected spending on other items due to savings accumulated from pandemic spending programs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 11, 2022

Toyota to cut quarterly production to ease strain on beleaguered suppliers

The move by the car giant is the latest to spotlight the supply-chain difficulties hobbling the global auto industry as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 11, 2022

Ukraine crisis should be of concern in the Indo-Pacific

Much like Russia and Europe, the world sees China trying to recreate its own hegemonic position within the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 11, 2022

New COVID vaccine findings pose tough questions for parents of young children

For adults, vaccines proved to be safe and powerfully protective in clinical trials and were speedily authorized for use. But the trials in children were complicated by the arrival of virus variants.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 11, 2022

China’s moment of decision

The world needs a country that remains relatively neutral, maintains communication with the Kremlin and has some leverage over Russia. At this time, that country is China.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 11, 2022

Osaka-style upset back on the table for Spring Basho

Starved of sumo for so long, it's unlikely fans in Kansai will care whether we see dominance by the yokozuna as usual or a reclaiming of the basho's stormy reputation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 11, 2022

Can China help Russia sidestep international sanctions?

Beijing has declared its partnership with Moscow to be 'rock solid,' but it will be forced to walk a fine line.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 11, 2022

Despite household spending boost, business mood drops as Ukraine risks grow

The news adds pressure on policymakers to ramp up fiscal stimulus to support Japan's economy.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 11, 2022

Play ball! MLB and players reach deal to end lockout

Spring training camps will open on March 13, and a full 162-game regular season is set to begin on April 7.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 11, 2022

U.S. says North Korea tested ICBM systems in recent missile launches

Washington is preparing new penalties that would aim to further block Pyongyang's purchase of foreign technologies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 10, 2022

They predicted the Ukraine war, but did they still get it wrong?

Realists predicted some kind of conflict over Ukraine. But realism's predictions still did not describe the reality.

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