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Kishida says Japan looking to ease entry restrictions on foreign workers and students

"We will take into account the scientific knowledge we've gained about the omicron variant and changes in the infection situation both at home and abroad," ...
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Japan urges its citizens to leave Ukraine immediately over crisis

The ministry raised its travel warning for Ukraine to the highest level, which urges all Japanese nationals to evacuate from the country and avoid traveling ...
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‘Contactless’ humanitarian aid has its perks, and pitfalls

COVID-era travel restrictions have mostly prevented expatriate aid workers from flying into Pacific island nations after natural disasters. The results have been mixed.
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Myanmar army defector recounts heavy losses inflicted by Chin rebels

Kaung Thu Win, a captain who defected in December, offered a rare firsthand account of intensified fighting in Chin, where the military junta has faced ...
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Japan’s COVID-19 death toll tops 20,000 as nation logs 98,000 new cases

The death toll has grown quickly in recent weeks amid the spread of the omicron variant, with more than 150 reported Friday.
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Japan and U.S. share concern over Russia military buildup near Ukraine

The bilateral talks came after Russia launched military exercises in Belarus on Thursday, heightening tensions over a build-up of its troops along its border with ...
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Fate of Japan’s new economic security law in question after allegations against top official

There is growing concern within the ruling bloc that the scandal could impact the key piece of legislation championed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
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Japan’s entry ban leaves students and universities counting the cost

Restrictions on new entries have seen projects disrupted, scholarships lost, international exchange undermined, career plans left in tatters and much more.
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As automakers add technology to cars, software bugs follow

Today's automakers must design entertainment systems for their cars that will work with software and devices that haven’t been invented yet.
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‘Quad’ envoys vow support for sovereignty amid fears over invasion of Ukraine

The talks will pave the way for a summit involving the leaders from the four nations set to be held in Japan in the first ...