Japan

Japan's deployment of US missile system affects Russia’s security interests: Lavrov

Mar 21, 2018 06:25

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that the deployment of US missile system components in Japan would have a direct impact on his country's national security and regional interests.
Japan's Abe considering summit with North Korean leader

Mar 14, 2018 08:53

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reportedly considering holding a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, despite earlier reservations about dialog with Pyongyang.
Japan’s Abe faces mounting pressure over suspected cronyism

Mar 11, 2018 10:51

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his ally Finance Minister Taro Aso face mounting pressure over suspected cronyism as the Finance Ministry prepares to report on Monday that documents in the case were doctored.
Japan’s halt throws Iran oil sales to 2-year low

Mar 10, 2018 11:02

Japan will not lift any Iranian crude oil this month which will also see Iran’s exports fall to the lowest level in two years, unconfirmed reports say.
Iran, Japan deputy FMs hold talks in Tehran

Mar 04, 2018 09:24

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and his Japanese counterpart Takeo Mori in a meeting in Tehran held a new round of political talks, and urged expansion of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Japan's NHK mistakenly announces North Korea missile warning

Jan 17, 2018 03:25

A false North Korea missile launch warning has been announced by Japan's public broadcaster NHK calling on the nation to take shelter.
Iran, China commandos heading for stricken tanker collision site

Jan 13, 2018 12:36

Iran's minister of cooperatives, labor and social welfare says Iranian and Chinese commandos are heading towards the area where an Iranian oil tanker caught fire and is still ablaze following a collision in the East China Sea.
Japan protests after Chinese vessel sails in vicinity of disputed isles

Jan 11, 2018 10:09

Japan has officially protested to China over an incident in which a Chinese frigate sailed in waters near disputed islands in the East China Sea, calling on Beijing to avoid actions that could impede the betterment of bilateral relations.
Okinawa governor: US military should ‘feel ashamed’ over aircraft incidents

Jan 09, 2018 12:29

Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga said Washington should be ashamed of its lack of control over its activities in the Island, referring to a series of incidents involving US military aircraft which has caused serious concern among locals.
US violating key arms treaty over missile system sale to Japan, Russia says

Dec 30, 2017 13:40

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has accused the United States of breaching a major arms treaty, after Washington sold a missile system to Japan.