Tag: Japan

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan during rush hour this morning. The earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate Prefecture and was initially measured at ...

Defence Chiefs from Japan and the Philippines have expressed renewed alarm over what they called China’s intensifying coercive actions in disputed waters. This came as Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi ...

The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a major shift to Japan’s pacifist post-World War II constitution. ...

UK and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across defence, economic security, and global diplomacy, as both sides pledged to strengthen what they describe as one of their ...

Ghana has partnered with Japan, the United Nations (UN), and the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch an initiative aimed at promoting the advancement of Artificial Intelligence, Peace, and Healthcare. ...

The Government of Ghana has launched a major public-private partnership with Japan to combat child labour and strengthen child protection systems. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with UNICEF and the ...

Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi has announced that the government will start releasing national oil stockpiles on March 26, 2026, as the country braces for possible shortages caused by the ...

Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi has expressed hopes of deepening her relationship with US President Donald Trump. She also seeks to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in rare earths ...

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a snap election on February 8, 2026. The dissolution of the 465-member lower house ...

The gunman who killed Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison. Judge Shinichi Tanaka handed down the sentence against Tetsuya Yamagami at a court ...