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NATO chief wants firmer ties with Japan to defend democracy

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, in Japan as part of his Asia tour, said “our security is closely interconnected” and called for stronger ties with Japan as Russia’s war on Ukraine has made the world more dangerous and unpredictable and believers of democracy and freedom need stronger partnerships

The Independent UK

NATO to strengthen partnership with Japan, says Secretary-General Stoltenberg

NATO will continue to strengthen its partnership with Japan, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday during a visit to Japan, where he will meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Reuters

Kyle Smaine, World Champion Skier, Dies in Avalanche at 31

The incident occurred in the mountains of central Japan on Sunday.

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Avalanche kills ski champ Kyle Smaine

The sports world is mourning skiing champion Kyle Smaine, who was killed in an avalanche in Japan, where he’d spent the past 10 days being photographed on the slopes, according to photographer Grant Gunderson.

Tribune News Service

Yakuza battle Chinese gangs for control of Japan's criminal underworld

On the afternoon of October 16 last year a brawl erupted between two groups of gangsters in a restaurant on the 58th floor of the Sunshine 60 high-rise building in Ikebukuro, a central neighbourhood of Tokyo. A group of around 70 people crashed a private party and fighting broke out,…

The Conversation

Japan, Greece step up security ties as 'strategic partners'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, have agreed to strengthen their security, defense and economic ties and pledged to cooperate in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other threats in Europe and Asia

The Independent UK

Champion US freestyle skier dies in avalanche in Japan

Kyle Smaine had gone to Japan for ‘unbelievable snow quality’

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Former halfpipe world champion Kyle Smaine killed in avalanche at age of 31

Kyle Smaine, a former halfpipe world champion skier, died in an avalanche in Japan on Sunday, his family have confirmed

The Guardian - US

Welcome, Marie Kondo, to the ranks of the chaotic

First off: heard of Marie Kondo, the Japanese tidiness guru? She is the woman who made folding clothes a multi-million pound business, with a number of best-selling books and a Netflix series. She is huge, a byword for a way of life epitomised by having a calming sock drawer. Yep.…

Evening Standard

Kyle Smaine dead: World champion skier tragically dies in Japan avalanche aged just 31

Kyle Smaine was pronounced dead on Sunday after the former world champion freestyle skier's family confirmed he and an unnamed Austrian were hit by an avalanche in Japan

Daily Mirror

China accuses Washington of abusing export controls

China’s government has criticized U.S. controls on technology exports as a trade violation after Japan and the Netherlands agreed to join Washington in limiting Beijing’s access to materials to make advanced processor chips

The Independent UK

China coast guard drives away Japanese vessels from disputed waters in the East China Sea

China's coast guard drove away Japanese vessels from waters around disputed East China Sea islets on Monday, according to Chinese state media.

Reuters

Japan conducts Senkaku marine survey

ON BOARD THE SHINSEI MARU -- A marine survey around the Senkaku Islands of Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, was conducted Monday by the city. This was the second such environmental conservation survey since the one conducted in January last year.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese knotweed hotspots in Scotland as map shows where invasive plant grows

Some areas have more than 100 reported instances of the invasive plant in just a four kilometre radius.

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'Money talks' at detention center holding 'Luffy' in Philippines

MANILA -- The "Luffy" figure suspected of overseeing a string of robberies nationwide allegedly controlled the operation in Japan while being detained at an immigration facility in the Philippines.

The Independent UK

2 foreign skiers hit by Japan avalanche found, presumed dead

Japanese rescuers have found two foreign men who were hit by an avalanche while backcountry skiing

Radio France Internationale

French carmaker Renault slashes stake in Japanese partner Nissan

French automobile company Renault is to trim its holding in Japanese partner Nissan as part of a deal rebalancing the troubled alliance between the two companies. The deal will also see Nissan take a stake in Renault's new electric vehicle venture Ampère.

ABC News

Donna Nelson charged with importing almost 2kg of 'illegal stimulants' into Japan

Donna Nelson, who is a prominent Perth-based Indigenous leader, has been charged with importing almost two kilograms of an illegal stimulant into Tokyo.

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NATO's Chief Urges South Korea to Step up Military Support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged South Korea on Monday to increase military support to Ukraine, citing other countries that have changed their policy of not providing weapons to countries in conflict after Russia's invasion. Stoltenberg is in Seoul, the first stop on a trip that will include Japan and is…

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Ange Postecoglou makes Celtic 'any other universe' claim as he delivers 'in balance' transfer update

The Celtic striker has been linked with a move to Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan while MLS outfit Atlanta United are also in the hunt for the 28-year-old as the deadline looms closer and closer.

The Independent UK

Automakers Renault, Nissan make cross-shareholdings equal

Nissan and Renault have agreed to make their mutual cross-shareholdings equal at 15%, ironing out a source of conflict in the Japan-French auto alliance

Reuters

Japan will continue to monitor COVID situation in China, govt says

Japan will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in China and deal "flexibly" with border control measures, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday.

Reuters

U.S. professional skier named as one victim of Japan avalanche

One of two foreign men swept up in an avalanche in Japan while back-country skiing in the central prefecture of Nagano and found without vital signs on Monday was U.S. professional skier Kyle Smaine, an outdoor magazine said.

The Independent UK

Dutch firm: US, allies near deal to limit chip tech to China

A Dutch semiconductor supply company says the U.S., Dutch and Japanese officials are close to an agreement to limit China’s access to the technology used to make computer chips

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