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japantimes.co.jp > news > 02/16/2026 > world > politics > takeaways-msc

Four takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

13+ min ago  (103+ words) Four takeaways from the Munich Security Conference'The Japan Times Munich - Team Trump sends a soothing message as Europeans vow to boost defenses, the Ukraine war grinds on and China makes some bold pledges.At the Munich Security Conference, which wound…...

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japantimes.co.jp > business > 02/16/2026 > tech > vietnam-crypto-boom-bust

Crash course: Vietnam's crypto boom goes bust

Crash course: Vietnam's crypto boom goes bust46+ min ago  (83+ words) Crash course: Vietnam's crypto boom goes bust'The Japan Times Crash course: Vietnam's crypto boom goes bust As a first-year computer science student in Hanoi, Hoang Le started trading crypto from his university dorm room, egged on by his gamer friends…...

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japantimes.co.jp > news > 02/16/2026 > world > politics > iran-energy-mining-aircraft-deals

Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with U.S.

1+ hour, 28+ min ago  (640+ words) Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington. Iran and the U.S. renewed negotiations…...

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japantimes.co.jp > news > 02/16/2026 > world > politics > russia-invasion-ukraine-europe

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed Europe forever. Here’s how.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed Europe forever. Here’s how.1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (149+ words) Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed Europe forever. Here's how.The Japan Times Industrial chemicals have been produced on the banks of the River Elbe outside the city of Wittenberg for more than a century, from the Kaiser era through wars,…...

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japantimes.co.jp > news > 02/16/2026 > world > europe-us-defense-trump-greenland

Europe aims to rely less on U.S. defense after Trump's Greenland push

Europe aims to rely less on U.S. defense after Trump's Greenland push3+ hour, 48+ min ago  (165+ words) Europe aims to rely less on U.S. defense after Trump's Greenland push'The Japan Times MUNICH, Germany - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reflected a feeling of profound change among European leaders at this weekend's Munich Security Conference when she said:…...

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japantimes.co.jp > news > 02/16/2026 > world > politics > trump-caribbean-billions

Trump's Caribbean surge is costing billions of dollars

Trump's Caribbean surge is costing billions of dollars14+ hour, 42+ min ago  (130+ words) Trump's Caribbean surge is costing billions of dollars'The Japan Times forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, early in the new year, the administration of President Donald Trump heralded the operation as concise and deliberate: With…...

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japantimes.co.jp > news > 02/16/2026 > world > politics > canadians-travel-us-disney

Looking for Disney magic elsewhere: Canadians lead declines in travel to U.S.

15+ hour, 46+ min ago  (148+ words) Looking for Disney magic elsewhere: Canadians lead declines in travel to U.S.The Japan Times NEW YORK/AMSTERDAM - More Canadians this year are seeking out Disney magic across the Atlantic Ocean, as fewer foreign visitors come to the United States even…...

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japantimes.co.jp > business > 02/16/2026 > tech > ai-risk-investors-dump-stocks

AI risk is dominating conference calls as investors dump stocks

AI risk is dominating conference calls as investors dump stocks17+ hour, 2+ min ago  (135+ words) AI risk is dominating conference calls as investors dump stocks'The Japan Times In what's turning out to be a great quarter for corporate earnings growth, company executives and investors alike are focused on something else entirely: the threat from artificial…...

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japantimes.co.jp > business > 02/15/2026 > tech > vietnam-license-musk-starlink

Vietnam licenses Musk's satellite internet firm Starlink

18+ hour, 11+ min ago  (359+ words) Vietnam has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the communist country, a government agency said. The radio frequency regulator said local unit Starlink Services Vietnam Co. can initially deploy four gateway stations…...

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japantimes.co.jp > environment > 02/15/2026 > climate-change > are-we-heading-toward-snowless-winter-games

Is global warming dooming snow sports and the Winter Olympics?

19+ hour, 22+ min ago  (139+ words) Is global warming dooming snow sports and the Winter Olympics?The Japan Times MILAN - Michele Comi is a geologist, mountain guide and Alpine skiing instructor from Chiesa in Valmalenco, a town 900 meters above sea level that sits at the mouth…...