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Back to SearchDemocrat Tim Walz's long-standing China ties
Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz was introduced in broad strokes to Americans at the party's national convention in late August. His fol…
1 year, 10 months ago
India election exposes divide among voters on ruling party's pro-Hindu agenda
The alliance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party maintained a majority in India's general election. But the BJP lost a consi…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ukrainians stand strong in traditional embroidery
The vyshyvanka is a Ukrainian shirt made of white linen, with embroidery on the lapels and sleeves. The garment dates back more than 1,000 years, and…
1 year, 11 months ago
AI's impact: Predictions and preparations
A leading tech industry analyst says the world is on the cusp of an "inflection point" in the shift between the internet and AI eras that will upend …
1 year, 11 months ago
Fukushima craft sake's message in a bottle
A craft sake brewery is not something you'd expect to see at a train station, especially an unmanned one. But that's exactly what awaits commuters an…
1 year, 11 months ago
From flight attendant to CEO: Safety first for JAL's first female boss
Tottori Mitsuko has taken anything but a conventional path to the top at Japan Airlines (JAL). The 59-year-old started out as a flight attendant in t…
1 year, 11 months ago
Rwanda to Fukushima: Artist shows power of rejuvenation
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, one of the worst mass killings in recorded history. A young artist from the central Afr…
1 year, 11 months ago
Japanese firms look to protect workers against heatstroke
Dangerous heatwaves are a mainstay of the Japanese summer. It used to be the case that workers were simply expected to endure the sweltering conditio…
2 years ago
Ukraine broadcaster teams with NHK to save film archives
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not just threatening lives. Recorded history could be lost forever as the country and its people are battered by ongo…
2 years ago
Syria's struggle for democracy: A conversation with Yassin al-Haj Saleh
Syrian author Yassin al-Haj Saleh has been a tireless advocate for freedom and democracy in his native country. On a trip to Japan to promote a trans…
2 years ago