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Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2022

U.K.'s Rishi Sunak U-turns on attending COP27 in Egypt

The prime minister had previously argued that 'pressing domestic commitments' would keep him away from the global climate conference.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2022

Ex-Japan PM Aso and South Korea's Yoon pledge to work toward improved bilateral ties

Ruling party heavyweight Taro Aso held talks with South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul amid a festering row over wartime labor compensation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2022

Japan to create council on SDF use of airports and ports

In preparation for possible emergency situations, the government aims to make it easier for the SDF to obtain permission to use such facilities for drills.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 2, 2022

Rishi Sunak must detoxify Brexit to save himself

A thaw in U.K.-EU relations is the U.K. prime minister's best hope of political survival.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 1, 2022

Japan asks homes and businesses to conserve electricity as tight supplies loom

The request to cut usage will be in place from Dec. 1 through March 31, but a specific target has not been set.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 1, 2022

Trucker blockades in Brazil increase in wake of Bolsonaro election defeat

Video footage showed some truckers at roadblocks calling for a military coup to prevent leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva becoming president, as protests spread across part of the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 29, 2022

Japan's ruling parties may seek to extend parliament to pass key bills

The potential extension comes as the Kishida administration faces criticism over poor communication between the Prime Minister's Office and an LDP committee.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 28, 2022

Once wary of immigrants, Canadian town sends out global labor SOS

The town council's once deep-seated fear over accommodating immigrants at the expense of its French-speaking Quebec identity has given way to a more pressing concern.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 28, 2022

BOJ maintains dovish monetary policy as inflationary pressure grows

The central bank revised its inflation outlook for this fiscal year, which runs through March, raising it to 2.9% from 2.3%.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 28, 2022

Japan confirms season's first bird flu cases

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed government officials to be on high alert over a possible spread of cases and promote quarantine measures after the virus was found at two farms.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 28, 2022

How Congress might look for Biden post midterms: The good, bad, and the ugly

The worst-case scenario for Biden and his party would likely see his agenda completely frozen for the next two years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 27, 2022

An open letter to ‘His Majesty the Emperor’ of China

Questions for Xi Jinping as he enters his third term in office: What are his plans for China? Why was Hu Jintao removed from the Party Congress? What does he think of Putin's war?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 27, 2022

Japan opposition parties target two ministers over financial scandals

The opposition has been buoyed by the resignation of the economic revitalization minister this week, with the LDP now fearful over how any fresh resignations would impact Kishida.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2022

Ogushi admits signing Unification Church 'policy accord'

The Chief Cabinet Secretary demanded that Ogushi thoroughly investigate the matter, give explanations and cut ties with the group.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 26, 2022

Outlook darkens for Biden's White House ahead of U.S. midterms

Recent polls have shown Democrats who once had comfortable leads are now in tight races and Senate elections that were considered toss-ups between the two parties are now leaning Republican.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 25, 2022

Shigeyuki Goto tapped as Japan's new economic revitalization minister

Daishiro Yamagiwa stepped down from the post over his ties with the controversial Unification Church, and the prime minister will be hoping the change eases criticism over the issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 25, 2022

Japan wary of Xi's more hard-line stance on Taiwan

Tokyo is planning to call on China through dialogue to exercise restraint on its assertive moves in the region.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 25, 2022

Japan keeps warning on market volatility and raises view on capital expenditure

The economy is seeing a moderate recovery, the government said in its monthly report, though it raised its view on business spending while downgrading its assessment of imports.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2022

Japan economy minister quits over Unification Church links

'I've caused trouble for the administration' by not being forthcoming over ties to the religious group, Daishiro Yamagiwa told reporters after tendering his resignation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2022

Boris Johnson battling for comeback bid as Rishi Sunak enters U.K. PM race

Johnson was fighting for support to make a shock return as Britain's prime minister after prominent Tory right-wing figures coalesced around former finance chief Sunak.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 22, 2022

Researchers create robot resembling digital minister Taro Kono

The 175-centimeter-tall robot has 52 movable parts, including those in its face, arms and lower back, and is part of research into remote work activities.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 22, 2022

U.K.'s Rishi Sunak qualifies for PM race as Boris Johnson eyes comeback

Sunak reached the minimum threshold to run for Conservative Party leader, as the scandal-tainted Johnson targeted an audacious comeback.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 21, 2022

Wannabe U.K. prime ministers face weekend of intense Tory lobbying

Liz Truss's resignation has triggered a leadership contest that, coming so soon after the bitter one that put her into No. 10 Downing Street, is likely to deepen divisions in the party.

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