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Winter Olympics

Isolation and gamesmanship

The chorus for the political and diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics by world powers is getting louder, to send out a strong message against well-documented human rights violations targeting Uighur Muslim and other minorities in China as well as the rampant sexual exploitation of women within Chinese Society.

Sapporo drops 2026 Winter Olympics bid to focus on 2030

The Japanese city of Sapporo has changed its bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics to 2030 following an earthquake in Hokkaido which left 41 dead and caused widespread damage, the International Olympic Committee confirmed Monday.

Lessening of tension?

In an atmosphere characterised by mistrust, the United States is unlikely to be readily impressed with North Korea’s assurance that…