Japan

Heat wave takes 15 lives in Japan, hospitalizes thousands

Jul 22, 2018 14:18

Japan's severe heat wave killed at least 15 people and sent more than 12,000 to hospital in the first two weeks of July, official figures show as the temperature neared 40 degrees C (104 F) in many cities on Sunday.
Japan signs trade deal with EU to clear tariffs

Jul 17, 2018 08:08

Japan and the European Union have finalized a major trade agreement that would eliminate tariffs for any exports between the two.
Japan flood toll nears 200, thousands battling thirst

Jul 12, 2018 10:16

Intense heat and water shortages raised fears of disease outbreaks in flood-hit western Japan on Thursday as the death toll from the worst weather disaster in 36 years neared 200.
Japan PM visits flood disaster zone, promises help as new warnings issued

Jul 12, 2018 08:38

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited flood-stricken parts of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from the worst weather disaster in 36 years reached 176 and health concerns rose amid scorching heat and the threat of new floods.
Japan floods: Death toll climbs to 155 after rain, landslides

Jul 10, 2018 11:55

The number of people who have died in floods and landslides triggered by “historic” levels of torrential rain in Japan climbed to 155, with the eventual death toll expected to still rise.
Japan races to find survivors of deadly floods, landslides

Jul 09, 2018 07:47

Rescuers in Japan dug through mud and rubble on Monday, racing to find survivors after torrential rains unleashed widespread floods and landslides that killed over 100 with dozens still missing.
Iran condoles with Japan over flood, landslide victims

Jul 08, 2018 08:41

The Iranian Foreign Ministry extended the country's condolences to the Japanese nation and government over losing tens of citizens in the recent flooding and landslides.
EU states give go-ahead to free trade deal with Japan

Jul 07, 2018 10:16

Members of the European Union have expressed support for a free trade deal with Japan thus paving the way for an agreement to the same effect to be signed between the two parties at the Union's next week summit in Brussels.
Japan: At least 27 dead, dozens missing in floods

Jul 07, 2018 08:32

At least 47 people were missing and five were in a critical condition as torrential rain that has killed 27 people pounds western and central Japan, public broadcaster NHK said on Saturday, with more than 1.6 million people evacuated from their homes.
Japan to send helicopter carrier to South China Sea

Jul 04, 2018 08:33

Japan has decided to send a large helicopter carrier to the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean for a second straight year, sources say, in a move that is likely to anger China.