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RUSSIA

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BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Apr 22, 2022
As Russia faces potential default, investors weigh legal options
Foreign creditors would typically try to band together to negotiate, go to court or in some cases seek arbitration in cases of default, but current sanctions make this difficult.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 22, 2022
China's Xi proposes 'global security initiative,' without giving details
During a video speech to the annual Boao Asia Forum, Xi said that the world should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.
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JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
India denies request for ASDF plane to collect Ukraine aid
India says it only approved use of a commercial plane to collect the items, while a Japanese official insists a deal to let the military transport land was suddenly withdrawn.
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JAPAN
Apr 21, 2022
Leaders of Japan and New Zealand vow to defend international order shaken by invasion
The leaders of Japan and New Zealand expressed strong opposition Thursday to attempts to change the status quo by force in Ukraine or anywhere else.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2022
Japan's ruling party to propose more defense spending, eyes 2% of GDP
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party will propose that the government sharply increase its defense spending, party members said Thursday.
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JAPAN
Apr 21, 2022
University of Tokyo accepts two Ukrainian researchers fleeing war
They are the first beneficiaries of a relief program created last month to support students and researchers fleeing the war-torn nation.
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WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
Russia’s missile test fuels U.S. fears of an isolated Putin
There is growing concern in Washington that Russia is now so cut off from the world that Putin sees little downside to provocative actions.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2022
Japan defense minister eyes U.S. trip in early May amid Ukraine war
Kishi is expected to also discuss how to deal with North Korea's missile launches and affirm with Austin the importance of enhancing their bilateral alliance as a deterrent against China.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 21, 2022
Japan explains yen's 'somewhat rapid' decline to G7, says finance minister
In a statement issued after their meeting, G7 finance leaders said they were closely monitoring global financial markets, which have been 'volatile.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 21, 2022
Hunger and blackouts are just the start of an emerging economic crisis
Compounding the danger is the most aggressive monetary tightening campaign the Federal Reserve has embarked on in two decades.
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JAPAN
Apr 21, 2022
Russian and Chinese navy ships travel through waters in southwestern Japan
The Maritime Self-Defense Force spotted the Russian ships around 9 a.m. on Tuesday about 80 kilometers west of the Danjo Islands before passing through the Tsushima Strait.
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WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
G20 finance chiefs condemn Russia, with some members staging walkout
Indonesia's finance chief, who chaired a meeting of G20 finance officials in Washington, acknowledged the body faced unprecedented challenges but called for cooperation.
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WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
Putin claims victory in Mariupol as Ukrainian fighters hold on
The United States expressed doubt and disputed Putin's claim, saying it believed Ukrainian forces still held ground in the city.
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WORLD
Apr 21, 2022
Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls world's best
The test of the Sarmat missile, under development for years, did not surprise the West, but comes at a moment of extreme geopolitical tension.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2022
The Ukraine war reflects a new national security paradigm
Traditional concerns persist but there is a new range of considerations for policymakers to weigh as they develop 21st century national security strategies.
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JAPAN
Apr 20, 2022
Russian-run restaurant in Japan looking to hire Ukrainian evacuees
'Although (the evacuees) may be still feeling anxious after coming to Japan, we'd like to do whatever we can to help,' says the operator of the restaurant in Chiba.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 20, 2022
Japanese refiner Eneos to buy alternative to Russian crude from Middle East
'For now, we intend to get alternatives from existing trading partners such as Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait,' Chairman Tsutomu Sugimori said.
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JAPAN
Apr 20, 2022
Japan expels eight Russians and tightens sanctions on Moscow
As Moscow's war against Ukraine continues, the eight accused of spying on Japan left Tokyo's Haneda Airport with their families on a chartered plane arranged by the Russian government.
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WORLD
Apr 20, 2022
The U.S. races to arm Ukraine with heavier, more advanced weaponry
The West is focused on sending longer-range weapons like howitzers, anti-aircraft systems, anti-ship missiles, armed drones, armored trucks, personnel carriers and even tanks.
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TENNIS
Apr 20, 2022
Wimbledon plans to bar Russian and Belarusian players
The ban, which would make Wimbledon the first tennis event to restrict individual Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing, would exclude a number of highly ranked players.

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