Japan

14 killed, 16 missing after Typhoon Hagibis pounds Japan

Oct 13, 2019 04:03

More than a dozen people have been confirmed dead in Japan after a powerful typhoon roared across the country with unprecedented rains, local media reported.
North Korea accuses Japan of 'deliberately' sinking fishing boat, demands compensation

Oct 12, 2019 11:58

North Korea has demanded Tokyo pay compensation for a fishing boat that sank earlier this week in an incident which Pyongyang described as a deliberate and "gangster act" in the Sea of Japan.
2019 Volleyball World Cup: Iran 3-2 Argentina

Oct 11, 2019 05:06

Iran’s National Volleyball Team (Team Melli) have pocketed another victory in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after edging Argentina in a 5-set thriller.
2019 Volleyball World Cup: Iran 3-0 Tunisia

Oct 11, 2019 02:24

Over the 2019 Volleyball World Cup, Iran’s National Team (Team Melli) have bagged another victory after stunning Tunisia in straight sets at the event, which is currently underway in Japan.
2019 Volleyball World Cup: USA 3-1 Iran

Oct 10, 2019 03:01

Iran's National Volleyball Team (Team Melli) lost to USA 3-1 in the second phase of round-robin play of the FIVB 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Japan-US trade deal: Who is the winner?

Oct 09, 2019 13:43

Though Japan-US relations have experienced some turbulence during the Presidency of Donald Trump with his focus on ‘America First’ policy, it is undeniable that the security aspect of the ties remains the lynchpin of the relationship. Trump has also been pressuring Japan to bear greater security burden for providing protection by deploying over 60,000 marines in Japanese bases. The nuclear umbrella is another controversial aspect in the bilateral relationship.
N. Korea fishing boat collides with Japan sea patrol

Oct 07, 2019 05:24

A North Korean boat collided with a Japanese fisheries agency patrol vessel in the Sea of Japan Monday, sending around 20 North Koreans overboard, Japan's coastguard said.
Iran overpower Australia in FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup

Oct 06, 2019 03:14

Iran’s National Volleyball Team (Team Melli) have defeated Australia 3 sets to 1 to post their second win in the FIVB Men's World Cup in Japan.
2019 Volleyball World Cup: Iran 3-1 Canada

Oct 04, 2019 02:54

Iran’s National Volleyball Team (Team Melli) have registered their first victory in the 2019 Volleyball World Cup after defeating Canada 3 sets to 1.
Defense chiefs of Iran, Japan discuss Persian Gulf peace in phone conversation

Oct 02, 2019 02:54

The defense ministers of Iran and Japan have emphasized the need for peace and stability in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in the strategic region.