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An oil refinery of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
BUSINESS
Jan 27, 2026
Venezuela oil reform encourages investment but needs to go deeper, executives say
Players say changes have improved conditions for existing operators and some newcomers.
U.S.-Cuba tensions rose after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to stop Venezuelan oil and money from reaching Cuba and suggested the communist-run island to strike a deal with Washington.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 13, 2026
Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil
The question of how long the country can hold out in the face of vastly reduced oil imports is now top of mind for the island¡¯s ?struggling residents.
Two crude oil tankers remain anchored on Lake Maracaibo, near Maracaibo, Zulia state, Venezuela on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 19, 2025
Venezuela authorizes two unsanctioned oil supertankers to depart, sources say
These would be only the second and third supertankers to depart the country since the U.S. seized a ship carrying Venezuelan oil last week.
U.S. forces jump down onto an oil tanker seized by the United States off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday.
WORLD
Dec 12, 2025
U.S. to seize more tankers off Venezuela¡¯s coast after taking one, sources say
The seizure was the first interdiction of an oil cargo or tanker from Venezuela and comes as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro¡¯s ouster.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro delivers a speech during a rally in Caracas on Monday. Maduro and his government have always denied all criminal accusations and say the U.S. is seeking regime change to take control of Venezuela's vast natural resources, including oil.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 2, 2025
Options narrow for Maduro after call with Trump, sources say
The call from U.S. President Donald Trump came after months of increasing U.S. pressure on Venezuela, including strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean.
Institutional security officers stand during a ceremony to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the United States ceding control of the Panama Canal to the government of Panama in 1999, in Panama City on Dec. 31, 2024.
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 1, 2025
Why the U.S. is claiming China¡¯s presence violates the Panama neutrality treaty
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to take back the waterway during his Jan. 20 inauguration speech, falsely claiming that China is operating it.
A bulk carrier at the Panama Canal on April 19
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 22, 2023
Historic drought and hot seas slow Panama Canal shipping
Restrictions already are sending China-U.S. spot shipping prices up as much as 36% amid soaring sea temperatures.
A bulk carrier transits through Cocoli Locks at the Panama Canal, on the outskirts of Panama City, Panama, on April 19.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 11, 2023
Drought-hit Panama Canal lets more unbooked ships pass
Around 70% of canal traffic comes from or goes to the U.S., where retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Target prep for winter holiday sales.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 6, 2022
U.S. to let Eni and Repsol ship Venezuelan oil to Europe for debt
While any impact on global oil prices will be modest, Washington¡¯s greenlight to resume Venezuela¡¯s oil flows to Europe could provide a symbolic boost for the Venezuelan president.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2020
Vast amounts of Venezuelan oil hidden en route to China, bypassing U.S. sanctions
Last year, China replaced the United States as the No. 1 importer of oil from Venezuela, yet another front in the heated rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
The government could prop up the yen at any moment, though its signaling is hard to read.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Maya Ongaku¡¯s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku ¡ª (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano ¡ª grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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