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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2022
Nagasaki joins Hiroshima in not inviting Russian envoy to A-bomb anniversary ceremony
'While the event is a good opportunity to make a direct appeal for peace, we must also anticipate unforeseen circumstances' such as possible anti-Russia protests, Mayor Tomihisa Taue said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 26, 2022
Local opposition and regulations slow Japan's return to nuclear
Rising energy prices stemming from the war in Ukraine have stirred debate over nuclear power, but the government would have to bypass its own rules to accelerate reactor restarts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 25, 2022
Japan’s new ‘green economy’ bond may fund nuclear projects
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last week proposed a 'green economy transformation bond” to raise as much as u00a520 trillion to help meet climate goals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 25, 2022
North Korea launches apparent ICBM, a day after Biden departs Asia
South Korea's military said its nuclear-armed neighbor had launched an apparent long-range missile just a day after U.S. leader Joe Biden wrapped up his first visit to Asia as president.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 20, 2022
Japan needs to make best use of nuclear energy, utilities group head says
Serious discussions are needed on nuclear power policy as the global liquefied natural gas market may become even tighter in the event of disruption to Russian gas supply, he said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 20, 2022
North Korea’s missile frenzy must have consequences
After multiple missile launches, it's time for the U.S. and its allies in Asia to turn up the heat on Kim Jong Un's dictatorship.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2022
Kishida to tell Biden about possible G7 summit in Hiroshima
The prime minister is expected to discuss the significance of hosting the summit in the city and seek the U.S. leader's support.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 20, 2022
Biden has little to entice Kim Jong Un to stop weapons tests
The U.S. push to isolate Russia over the war in Ukraine, coupled with increasing animosity toward China, has allowed Kim to boost his nuclear deterrent without fear of more U.N. sanctions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2022
North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda
Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden's visit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 18, 2022
Under pressure from COVID outbreak, North Korea may launch ICBM in show of strength
Kim Jong Un may be preparing to fire an intercontinental ballistic missile to coincide with U.S. President Joe Biden's trip to the region, according to media reports.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 17, 2022
North Korean nuclear test could serve as 'wake-up call' for Biden and allies
Recent satellite imagery has captured work at the Punggye-ri test site to restore at least one tunnel, likely for North Korea's next nuclear test.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2022
North Korea has resumed work at long-dormant nuclear reactor, satellite images reveal
Photos indicate that the isolated North has resumed construction at the 50 megawatt reactor at its Yongbyon nuclear complex as it looks to further build up its nuclear arsenal.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 13, 2022
During visit to Hiroshima, EU council chief condemns Russian nuclear threat
In a speech, European Council President Charles Michel said Hiroshima is a 'stark reminder of the urgency' to rid the world of nuclear arms.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2022
Biden’s hopes for Iran deal fade just when world needs oil most
For Iran, $100 per barrel oil has mitigated the urgency to secure sanctions relief. Crude prices have almost doubled since talks began a year ago.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2022
North Korea fires three short-range missiles in show of strength after COVID admission
The launches were the latest in a record-breaking series of weapons tests this year and came ahead of a planned visit to South Korea and Japan next week by U.S. President Joe Biden.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 11, 2022
Hints of a new North Korea nuclear strategy
Kim's rationale for possessing nuclear weapons seems to be shifting. His rhetoric and accompanying military developments indicate a new focus: the acquisition of a war-fighting capability.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2022
On possible nuclear strike, Russia says: It's all in our military doctrine
Russia's official military deployment principles allow for the use of nuclear weapons if they — or other types of weapons of mass destruction — are used against it.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 10, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol takes office vowing larger role for South Korea in global affairs
Although Yoon did not mention China or Russia in his inauguration speech, he did zero in on the importance of the international rules-based order, mentioning the word “freedom” 30 times.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2022
Nagasaki mayor to attend first U.N. nuclear ban meeting in June
Tomihisa Taue, who aims to rally the global community against the use of such armaments, has been calling on the government to participate in the meeting as an observer.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 9, 2022
Why North Korea is racing to develop tactical nuclear weapons
The rapid pace of North Korea's military modernization has raised concerns that Pyongyang could employ tactical nuclear weapons.

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