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RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR

Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Mar 18, 2022
Chinese military aid to Russia would be major role reversal, analysts say
China has developed armed drones, guided weapons and battlefield communications, systems that might help Russia fill gaps that are being exposed on the Ukraine front.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 18, 2022
In some parts of the world, the war in Ukraine seems justified
Some people spread across a range of countries do not accept the good versus evil scenario presented by the United States and Europe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2022
Oil climbs near $104 after jumping on doubts over peace talks
Crude rallied after the Kremlin said a report of major progress in negotiations over Ukraine was 'wrong,” but that discussions will continue.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 18, 2022
Russian missiles strike Ukraine's Lyiv, Biden to talk to Xi
Russian missiles struck an area near the airport of the western Ukrainian city of Lviv early on Friday, while Japan and Australia imposed new sanctions on Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 17, 2022
U.S. gamble on China over Ukraine raises tensions with rival superpower
The White House made a carefully orchestrated gamble this week, issuing a series of threats to Beijing that it will face consequences if it supports Russia's invasion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2022
Russian ships seen in Japan strait may be carrying troops to Ukraine
Pictures of the amphibious transports, typically used for landing expeditionary forces ashore, showed what appeared to be military trucks loaded onto the deck of one of the vessels.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 17, 2022
Russia-linked oil cargoes rush to U.S. before ban starts
Washington's ban gives petroleum importers until April 22 to discharge cargoes moving under pre-ban contracts.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 17, 2022
Will chemical weapons be used in Ukraine?
Would Russia, which is not supposed to have chemical weapons, use them in Ukraine, especially if the war drags on? Or should we rule out this possibility?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 17, 2022
As costs rise in Japan, even businesses accustomed to deflation are raising prices
On top of changing ingredients or reducing portion sizes, firms have implemented unusual price hikes to goods such as cooking oil, snacks and popular instant noodle brands.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 17, 2022
Fuel price rally forces Japan to maximize subsidies to refiners
The country's average gasoline price stood at u00a5175.2 a liter on Monday, according to data from the trade ministry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 17, 2022
Nearly 70% of Japan's companies see hit to earnings from Ukraine crisis
The survey suggests more pain ahead for resource-poor Japan, where a weakening yen and subsequent rising commodity prices squeeze households further.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 17, 2022
Olympian who fled Belarus leaves Ukraine after Russian invasion
Russia has used Belarusian territory to launch a multi-pronged invasion of Ukraine, where many Belarusians settled after escaping persecution at home.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2022
Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan, says Taro Kono
Some officials in Tokyo, including Kono, worry Russia's attack on Ukraine could embolden Beijing to act against Taiwan.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 17, 2022
European leaders' risky Kyiv mission took even close family by surprise
The trip to a city under siege, where Ukraine's military is fighting invading Russian forces just a few kilometers from the periphery, was hastily arranged and known only to a few people.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 17, 2022
Under sanctions, Russian airlines in race against time to secure parts
Western analysts say airlines may start stripping some of Russia's 500 foreign-leased jets within weeks or even days.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Mar 17, 2022
From the Kremlin, Putin ponders war and peace
Three weeks into its invasion, Russia is battling fierce resistance from Ukrainian forces and has yet to achieve its stated aims.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 17, 2022
Shells hit theater sheltering Ukraine civilians as Biden calls Putin a war criminal
Moscow has yet to capture any of Ukraine's biggest cities following its invasion, the largest assault on a European state since World War II, raising fears of wider conflict in the West.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Mar 16, 2022
These foreign fighters are joining the battle for Ukraine
Thousands of foreign volunteers — including Americans — are arriving in Ukraine to help defend the country. But an attack on their training camp on Sunday has left some wondering if they'll ever see the front lines.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022
U.S. begins flying Japanese nonlethal military aid to Ukraine
The move marks the first time an American aircraft has carried Japanese Self-Defense Forces gear to another country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022
Japan to revoke Russia's most favored nation trade status
The U.S., EU and U.K. have announced similar moves following a G7 leaders' statement describing actions to deny the preferred trade status to Moscow.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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