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Into Africa: China continues its dominance on the continent
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (198+ words) The Japan Times On May 1, China eliminated all tariffs on imports from African countries, with the exception of one, Eswatini The tiny South African kingdom is being punished for extending diplomatic recognition to Taiwan Economists are mixed on the impact…...
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to Spain after three people evacuated
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (177+ words) The Japan Times GENEVA/MADRID - A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned since Sunday off the coast of Cape Verde left for Spain on Wednesday, one witness said, after three people, two of them seriously…...
One Japanese aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (262+ words) PARIS " One Japanese is among the passengers of the MV Hondius, the'cruise ship on which a hantavirus outbreak occurred during a voyage in the Atlantic Ocean, the operator of the vessel said Monday. About 150 passengers and crew members are aboard…...
What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers?
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (79+ words) The Japan Times What is the hantavirus that killed three cruise ship passengers? Three people have died and three are ill after a Netherlands-based "cruise ship was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, authorities and media reports said on…...
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship leaves three dead, WHO says
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (64+ words) The Japan Times Three people have died and one is in intensive care after a cluster of hantavirus infections linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization said Sunday. One case has been confirmed by…...
Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat"
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (145+ words) Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'The Japan Times TAIPEI - Taiwan has a right to engage with the world and no country can stop that, President Lai Ching-te told Eswatini's king after "he arrived for…...
Goofy fluffball" Gammo has a heart filled with joy
1+ week, 3+ day ago (163+ words) The Japan Times Three-year-old Gammo came to ARK in April 2025 with two of his brothers As the most timid of the pack, he took a long time to get used to his new environment Having to constantly meet new staff…...
Taiwan leader postpones Eswatini trip after overflight permits revoked
2+ week, 1+ day ago (103+ words) The Japan Times Taiwan leader postpones Eswatini trip after overflight permits revoked Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits following "intense pressure…...
Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent
3+ week, 5+ day ago (141+ words) The Japan Times Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four countries in Africa, in an ambitious tour to urge global leaders to address the…...
Phil Mickelson to miss Masters due to 'personal health matter"
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (266+ words) Phil Mickelson, a six-time major winner and three-time Masters champion, said Thursday he will not compete in next week's 90th Masters due to a family health issue. The 55-year-old American, who plays on the LIV Golf tour, won the Masters in…...