Japan

India and Japan are set to strengthen cooperation in economic security, semiconductor manufacturing and resilient supply chains during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's three-day visit to India, with the emphasis remaining on…
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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, but authorities said there was no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of major damage. The earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate prefecture, with the epicentre located…
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Tropical Storm Jangmi brought torrential rain and heightened flood risks across east-central Japan on Wednesday as it moved into the densely populated Tokyo metropolitan area, disrupting transport services and causing power outages. Heavy…
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Japan’s defence minister, Koizumi Shinjirō, pushed back against accusations of “new militarism” on Sunday, questioning how a country without nuclear weapons or strategic bombers could be portrayed as a growing military threat. Speaking at…
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday called for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East after the United Arab Emirates reported coming under attack for the first time since a ceasefire was declared nearly a month ago. “The UK…
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A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck northern Japan early Monday, the United States Geological Survey reported, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake hit about 18 kilometers west of Sarabetsu in Hokkaido at…
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A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay away from coastal areas amid fears of tsunami waves reaching up to 3 meters. According to the Japan…
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Japan may consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Sunday. Speaking hypothetically, Motegi said…
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling party is on track for a landslide victory in next week’s lower house election, according to a new survey by the Asahi newspaper. A strong result in Sunday’s vote would strengthen Takaichi’s…
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Visa applications have long been a source of anxiety for Indian travellers. The process often feels needlessly complex: confusing paperwork, arbitrary requirements, and long, uncertain waiting periods. But 2026 marks a quiet turning point.…
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