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UKRAINE

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2022
From war to wild weather, global crop problems point to years of high food prices
The world has perhaps never seen this level of simultaneous agricultural disruption, according to agriculture executives, industry analysts, farmers and economists.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 29, 2022
Turkey lifts veto on Finland and Sweden joining NATO, clearing path for expansion
The breakthrough came after four hours of talks just before a NATO summit began in Madrid, averting an embarrassing impasse at the gathering of 30 leaders.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 28, 2022
G7 grapples for ways to punish Russia while taking on China
Leaders stressed their 'unwavering commitment” to the government and people of Ukraine, and made clear their determination to make Vladimir Putin pay for his invasion.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jun 28, 2022
Surviving Russia’s ‘filtration camps’
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022
Nissan suspends Russia production for six months
Workers have been informed and the automaker will continue to monitor the situation and minimize its impact.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 28, 2022
Spain turns to Africa and lobbies NATO over Ukraine-driven migration
Spain, its southern neighbors and EU officials are increasingly alarmed that a hunger crisis worsened by the disruption of Ukraine's grain exports will trigger chaotic migration.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 28, 2022
How to keep the peace in the Indo-Pacific
The central question is: What is the organizing principle for collective action to maintain the peace in the Indo-Pacific?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 28, 2022
After support for Ukraine, Kishida aims for NATO unity on China
The leader will stress the need for unity with NATO in preventing China from taking the “wrong lessons” from Ukraine as the bloc looks to expand its footprint in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 28, 2022
Rescuers dig for survivors of Russian missile strike on Ukrainian shopping mall
Family members of the missing lined up at a hotel across the street where rescue workers had set up a base after the strike on the busy mall in Kremenchuk, southeast of Kyiv.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 27, 2022
G7 in final talks on global price cap for Russian oil amid energy cost surge
Group of Seven leaders are also pushing for a plan to use revenues collected by tariffs on Russian goods to aid Ukraine.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 27, 2022
Wimbledon marks end of era free from bans and boycotts in sports
'We will continue to see increased use of sports for cultural change, for value change, for policy change. It's only going to happen more and more.”
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 27, 2022
The promise and pitfalls of Indian foreign policy
New Delhi won plaudits for its strategic autonomy on the Ukraine war, but then the ruling party unleashed more Hindu-chauvinist rhetoric.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 27, 2022
Food export bans from India to Argentina risk fueling inflation
Analysts say export restrictions will worsen the rise in food prices and risk producing a domino effect as a deepening crisis prompts other countries to take similar steps.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 27, 2022
At G7, Kishida targets China with warning over taking 'wrong lessons' from Ukraine war
The leaders also launched a global infrastructure program that will access $600 billion by 2027 to counter China's Belt and Road initiative.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 27, 2022
NATO to pledge aid to Baltics and Ukraine, while urging Turkey to let Nordics in
Spain is also pushing for more NATO focus on the southern flank to address migration and militant groups in the Sahel region of Africa.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2022
Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918
Given the damage already done to the economy and markets, the default is also mostly symbolic for now, and matters little to Russians dealing with double-digit inflation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2022
Commando network coordinates flow of weapons in Ukraine, officials say
A secretive operation involving U.S. Special Operations forces hints at the scale of the effort to assist Ukraine's still outgunned military.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2022
Missile strike in Kyiv rattles residents after weeks of quiet
The strike on Sunday morning shook many out of the relative sense of security that has prevailed in Ukraine's capital since the Russians were pushed out of its periphery in early April.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 26, 2022
G7 leaders kick off summit in Germany, to address impact of Ukraine war
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Russia's aggression in Ukraine, rising prices, the situation in Indo-Pacific and climate change would all be discussed at the summit.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 26, 2022
Five things to know about the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court based in the Dutch city of The Hague is investigating alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

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