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Djokovic Sets Sights on Paris Olympics, Wants to Return to Australia

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic said he has unfinished business at the Olympics and will be gunning for gold at Paris 2024, adding that he is keen to return to Australia despite his deportation this year. Djokovic's quest for an Olympic gold in Tokyo ended in a semi-final defeat…

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Mitsubishi, Petronas to sell stakes in Myanmar Yetagun gas field

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Malaysia's Petronas and Japan's Mitsubishi Corp are divesting their stakes in Myanmar's Yetagun gas field, the companies said, in the latest exits by major energy companies from the country since last year's military coup.

Bangkok Post

Covid: South Korea reports more than 100,000 new cases for first time – as it happened

Latest updates: south Korean case numbers have risen in recent weeks due to Omicron

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Japan PM Kishida's border easing as COVID deaths spike draws ire online

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's plan to relax the strictest COVID-19 border controls among wealthy nations has pleased nobody, with businesses and student groups worried it might not be enough while online critics blast his change of tack.

Reuters

Okinawa’s Vocal Anti-US Military Base Movement

Environmental damage and gendered violence are flashpoints on the tiny island dominated by US troops.

The News Lens

Japan claims 1st Nordic combined team medal since 1994

As Ryota Yamamoto crossed the finish line, he thrust his arms into air before skiing into the waiting arms of his delirious teammates. Japan had just ended an Olympic medal drought in the Nordic combined team event that had lasted nearly three decades.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Avid gardener now cultivates intl relations as envoy

Coming from a country with seasons that she describes as "hot, hot and hot," it's not surprising that Jamaican Ambassador Shorna-Kay Richards finds the changing seasons in Japan one of the cool things about the country.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Kishida gives in to calls to ease border restrictions

Persistent calls from business circles, international students and others to reopen the nation's borders likely influenced the government's plan to ease restrictions, which Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Names of Japanese submariners who died off Australian shores in WWII battle etched into history on Darwin beach

The Japanese Ambassador speaks of a strong relationship forged with Australia eight decades after 80 Japanese submariners died when their submarine was sunk by a Royal Australian Navy vessel off the coast of Darwin.

ABC News

Hosting global companies in Tamil Nadu

With several advantages, Tamil Nadu has attracted more than 1,400 firms from many countries and has become a hub for global automakers

The Hindu

Qld principal admits fraud but not greed

A Brisbane principal has admitted using a government credit card to buy gifts for Japanese dignitaries and taking cash he couldn't account for from students.

AAP

Winter Olympics day 14: GB women into curling final – as it happened

Eve Muirhead and co set up a curling final against Japan after Eileen Gu won another gold medal for China, and ROC beat Sweden in the men’s hockey

The Guardian - AU

Reinforce COVID-19 testing system as border control measures are eased

If Japan continues to implement border control measures against the novel coronavirus that are unusually strict even by international standards, it could lead to the stagnation of the economy and social activities. It is vital to promote the resumption of the flow of people to and from overseas, while taking…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Memorial recognises Japanese submariners

A plaque has been unveiled in Darwin to recognise the 80 Japanese submariners who lost their lives in a conflict off the NT coast in 1942.

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Japan plans targeted COVID curbs as new cases fall but deaths hit record

A Japanese health panel approved on Friday a plan for more targeted COVID-19 curbs across much of the nation, as new infections decline but deaths rise to a record level.

Tribune News Service

Japan PM Kishida eases virus entry ban despite political risk

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida rolled back some of the developed world’s most stringent virus border measures as he sought to tread a narrow path on pandemic policy that helped bring down his two predecessors.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Important announcement from The Japan News

The Japan News will conduct a major revamp of both its website and print edition on March 28. Our paper will be reborn as a more readable and user-friendly news source with a wider range of articles. We aim to become the most reliable media outlet providing the world with…

The Guardian - UK

South Africa joining Six Nations would create bidding war for 2033 Lions

The British & Irish Lions could decide to explore new options if the Springboks join the Six Nations, with Argentina, Japan and US all possible destinations

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This is real: A chest sling for your Sony Aibo robo dog

Sony worked with Japan’s oldest baby carrier manufacturer to make a chest sling that lets you can carry around your Aibo like a real puppy. Okay...

Liverpool Echo

Japan travel rules: When will entry ban be lifted as minister hints at reopening

Foreign nationals who do not have existing resident status are currently not permitted to enter Japan

Axios

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva finishes 4th at Olympics after falling multiple times

Russia's Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova won gold and silver, respectively, and Japan's Kaori Sakamoto took the bronze.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan takes bronze in team Nordic combined

Japan took the bronze medal in the team Nordic combined event at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Japan eases virus border rules for workers, students from March 1

TOKYO: Japan will ease its strict virus border rules to allow students and businesspeople into the country from March, but tourists will still be barred, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan Eases Border Controls amid Criticism as Exclusionist

Japan announced Thursday it will ease its tough COVID-19 border controls by increasing the number of people allowed to enter each day and reduce quarantine requirements following criticism that its current policy is unscientific and xenophobic. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the daily entry cap will be raised to 5,000,…

The Independent UK

Japan eases border controls amid criticism as exclusionist

Japan will ease its tough COVID-19 border controls by increasing the number of people allowed to enter each day and reduce quarantine requirements following criticism that its current policy is unscientific and xenophobic

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