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Russia’s isolation intensifies as Ukraine fighting rages

Ukrainian officials reported a Russian bombardment of Kharkiv, the country's second largest city, had killed dozens of civilians.
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Japan joins sanctions on Russia’s central bank

Speaking to reporters after telephone talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kishida also said Japan would impose sanctions on Belarusian organizations and individuals.
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Global warming is outrunning efforts to protect human life, U.N. reports says

The effects of melting glaciers and thawing permafrost in some areas are "approaching irreversibility,” the report compiled by top climate scientists said.
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Toyota to close plants in Japan following cyberattack, NHK reports

As a result of the attack on major business partners, the automaker will halt factories on Tuesday.

Mitakeumi and Abi in spotlight in latest sumo rankings

The two wrestlers are on an upward trajectory after strong performances in recent tournaments.
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Japanese government and BOJ to craft ‘maximum costs’ sanction against Russia

Top Japanese officials said financial and monetary authorities will work closely with the international community to ensure that all possible measures can be taken for ...
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South Korea’s ruling party presidential candidate ‘ready’ for talks with Japan

Lee Jae-myung said it is important to improve ties between South Korea and Japan for not only the people of the two countries but also ...

Russia facing possible World Cup exile after other nations deem FIFA plan ‘unacceptable’

FIFA said dialogue with other sports organizations to determine additional measures "including potential exclusion from competitions" would continue.

Elina Svitolina to donate prize money to efforts in Ukraine

The world No. 15 said her family and friends in Ukraine were defending the country and that she wanted to help.
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Putin’s nuclear order: A dangerous new bluff?

Most analysts are suggesting that brandishing the nuclear option is a desperate move resulting from Russia's military setbacks since attacking Ukraine.