Japan

At least 27 feared dead in building fire in Japan's Osaka

Dec 17, 2021 04:25

At least 27 people are feared dead after a fire swept through a commercial building in a shopping district in the Japanese city of Osaka.
Russia deploys combat-alert missile systems near Kuril islands claimed by Japan

Dec 03, 2021 11:23

The Russian military has for the first time deployed coastal missile defense systems near its eastern territory of Kuril Islands, which is also claimed by Japan, a move that is intended to underline Moscow’s assertive stance in the decades-long dispute.
FM: Iran follows clear agenda in Vienna talks, not optimistic about US, E3 intention’

Dec 03, 2021 03:57

Iran’s foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is following a clear agenda during the ongoing talks in the Austrian capital, but is not optimistic about the true intention and determination of the United States and the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement.
China summons Japan envoy over former PM Abe's comments on Taipei

Dec 02, 2021 05:10

China has summoned Japan’s ambassador to protest the "extremely erroneous" remarks made by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about Chinese Taipei.
Joint US-South Korea-Japan presser cancelled over disputed islands

Nov 18, 2021 09:18

A joint press conference in Washington by the deputy foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea, and the US has been canceled over a territorial dispute, with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman being left to answer questions on her own.
Japan, US hold first-ever joint naval drill in South China Sea

Nov 17, 2021 10:41

Japan and the United States have conducted naval drills in the South China Sea, as part of their first-ever anti-submarine war games in the territorial waters.
Japan's ruling bloc defies expectations, secures sole majority in parliament

Nov 01, 2021 05:14

Japan’s ruling conservative party has defied expectations and retained control of the country’s parliament in Sunday’s general elections, giving Prime Minister Fumio Kishida a thumping mandate to deliver on his promises to resurrect the pandemic-hit economy.
China, Russia vessels sail through Tsugaru Strait for first time, Japan claims

Oct 19, 2021 14:22

A group of Russian and Chinese naval vessels have for the first time on record sailed through a strait separating the Sea of Japan from the Pacific, Japan has claimed.
North Korea launches new ballistic missile after US-S Korea talks: Seoul

Oct 19, 2021 09:36

Seoul says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile off its east coast, shortly after the US and South Korean envoys met in Washington to discuss Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
Japan dissolves parliament, setting stage for general elections

Oct 14, 2021 07:08

Japan dissolved its parliament on Thursday, setting the stage for an election at the end of the month that will pit new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida against unpopular opposition in a battle over who can better fix the pandemic-battered economy.