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Japan stepping up COVID vaccine diplomacy, without strings attached

The nation has already supplied about 30 million doses to 20 countries including Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.
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Sixth wave of infections in Japan has passed its peak, expert says

A health ministry advisory board agreed that the number of new cases across the country is on the decline in almost all age groups, edging ...

Japan holds off U.S. to move closer to semifinal berth

A win in its remaining preliminary round game against tournament-leader Switzerland will guarantee Japan a place in the knockout phase, which begins Friday.
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Western nations warn Russia’s military build-up near Ukraine border is increasing, not shrinking

On Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said military drills in Crimea — a Ukrainian region that Moscow annexed in 2014 — had ended and that ...

Day 12 recap: Russian teenager Kamila Valieva set to go for second Beijing Olympic title amid doping scandal

No medal ceremony will be held if Valieva — the pre-Games favorite for gold — finishes in the top three.