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Saudi Crown Prince Stresses Importance of Maintaining OPEC+ Agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the importance of maintaining the OPEC+ agreement and the kingdom’s keenness on keeping oil markets balanced and stable. This came during a phone call he held Thursday with the Japanese prime minister, Fumio Kishida. During the call, they discussed potential opportunities for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Quake-hit Japan plants restart but Toyota to suspend 18 assembly lines

Japanese manufacturers began restarting production at plants in the country's quake-hit northeast, but Toyota Motor Corp said it plans to idle 18 assembly lines for a few days next week due to a shortage of parts from suppliers.

Reuters

More sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, Biden to talk to Xi

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine: Japan and Australia on Friday slapped fresh sanctions on Russian entities as punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, which the West says has been stalled by staunch resistance but continues to take a devastating toll on civilians.

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Russia 'tightening noose' on Mariupol; Biden tells China not to fuel assault

Russia said its forces were "tightening the noose" around the besieged Ukrainian port of Mariupol on Friday and concern grew over mass civilian casualties as the United States again warned China against aiding Moscow in its invasion.

Reuters

Hope, hard reality mix in Japanese town wrecked by disaster

Until recently, Futaba, home to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, has been entirely empty of residents since the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster

The Independent UK

Japan adds Russia sanctions, U.S. envoy offers home to Ukrainians

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Reuters

Yamaha Announces E01 Electric Scooter Limited Lease Program In Japan

Yamaha officially launched its first E01 electric scooter limited-time demonstration program in Japan, where selected riders will lease it and give feedback.

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Japan princess says lives lost in Ukraine breaks her heart

Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s only daughter, Princess Aiko, said she is heartbroken by the loss of many lives in Ukraine during her first solo news conference as an adult royal member

The Independent UK

Daily Dose Ep 997: AAP moves SC over civic polls, BARC resumes TV news ratings

Yusra Hasan brings you the news from Delhi, the Parliament, Delhi High Court and Japan.

Newslaundry

Mitsubishi Ralliart Accessories Debut For Minivans, SUVs In Japan

Four models initially get the kits in line with the Ralliart brand revival.

Motor1

Japanese PM to visit India to build Indo-Pacific partnership

An Indian official say Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, to strengthen their partnership in view of China’s growing footprint in the region

The Independent UK

Night trading of financial products on the rise on Japan's markets

On Japan's financial markets, night trading of financial products has been on the rise since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, apparently as investors try to avert the risks of price fluctuations during daytime sessions, which are susceptible to overnight changes in the situation in Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Russia’s no longer a ‘most-favored nation’: 5 questions about the coveted trading status answered

The U.S., the European Union, Japan and Canada are further severing Russia from global markets by removing a coveted trading designation over its war in Ukraine. Known as most-favored-nation status, it generally entitles a country to the best possible trading terms, which comes with many economic benefits. The EU agreed…

The Conversation

Mermaids in Japan – from hideous harbingers of violence to beautiful enchantresses

A report that scientists have begun tests on a 300-year-old “mermaid mummy” to identify its origins, has stimulated an interest in the existence of mermaids in Japanese folklore.

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RideApart

Arai Adds The RX-7X Takumi To Its Race Helmet Lineup

Arai will release the RX-7X in a new livery inspired from Japanese racer Takumi Takahashi. The new helmet is set to hit stores in May 2022.

Motorsport

Farfus expects new BMW M4 GT3 to win races in Japan

Augusto Farfus has no doubt that the new BMW M4 GT3 will be competitive in its first season in SUPER GT despite the car’s lacklustre performance at the Rolex 24 in Daytona.

Football London

Arsenal hit with Takehiro Tomiyasu injury blow as major decision made on potential departure

Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been left on the sidelines for a while and looks set to stay with Arsenal over the upcoming international break

Reuters

Japanese emperor's daughter says being an adult royal still 'rather tense', marriage far off

Princess Aiko, the only child of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, said on Thursday that taking part in rituals as an adult member of the imperial family remained "rather tense" for her, and marriage is still far in the future.

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Army chief Gen Naravane speaks to General of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on defence cooperation

Army Chief General MM Naravane on Thursday held a telephonic interaction with General Yoshida Yoshihide, Chief of Staff, Ground Self-Defence Force, Japan and discussed aspects of bilateral defence cooperation.

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Banks, businesses, oligarchs and Cabinet ministers all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

Reuters

Ukraine asks Japan for satellite data amid Russian invasion - Nikkei

Ukraine is asking Japan for high-quality satellite imagery to help it fend off Russian troops, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Arsenal set to be without Takehiro Tomiyasu for Aston Villa trip as defender omitted from latest Japan squad

Arsenal look set to be without defender Takehiro Tomiyasu for Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa after he was left out of Japan’s squad for the upcoming international break.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Four Dead after Powerful Japan Quake Rattles East Coast

Four people were reported dead and more than 100 injured in Japan on Thursday after a powerful overnight earthquake rattled large parts of the east coast and prompted a tsunami warning, authorities said. The 7.4-magnitude quake off the coast of Fukushima derailed a bullet train, opened cracks in highways and…

Evening Standard

Japan earthquake: Four dead, more than 100 injured and thousands without power after 7.4-magnitude quake

At least 107 people were reported injured, several seriously, with 4,300 households also still without water by mid-morning

Reuters

Japan quake revives concerns over Kishida's drive to restart idle nuclear plants

A powerful quake that hit northeast of Japan late on Wednesday has revived public concerns over the country's nuclear energy, in a challenge to those who have argued for plants left idle after the 2011 Fukushima disaster to be restarted.

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