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Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency measures in half of prefectures under r
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], March 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The Japanese government on Thursday is set to announce that the current COVID-19 quasi-emergency measures in place will be extended beyond the Sunday deadline in roughly half of the 31 prefectures where enhanced antiviral measures are in place.
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Japanese PM to join online G7 summit over Ukraine tensions
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will take part in an online meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) countries this week, the Japanese government said Monday.
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Japan's COVID-19 advisory panel approves extension of emergency measures a
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 10 (ANI/Xinhua): The Japanese government's advisory panel on COVID-19 measures has approved the extension of quasi-emergency restrictions currently in place in 13 prefectures that are set to expire on Sunday amid concerns over a new virus sub-variant.
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Japan lodges protest against Russia over upcoming firing drills near South
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 7 (ANI/Sputnik): The Japanese government has expressed its objection to Russia regarding the scheduled live-fire military drills close to the South Kuril Islands, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday.
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US urges Japan to consider introducing sanctions against Russia over Ukrai
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The US authorities are encouraging Japan to consider implementing economic sanctions against Russia in the event of an escalation in Ukraine, yet the Japanese government speaks against rushing into such measures, media reported on Saturday.
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Japanese aid to Tonga aimed at countering China's influence in South Pacif
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], January 27 (ANI): After the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga, the Japanese government is working to provide aid to the South Pacific nation, aimed at countering Beijing's growing influence in the region.
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Japan calls on its citizens in Ukraine to prepare for potential escalation
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], January 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The Japanese government urges its nationals who are currently in Ukraine to be ready for any possible development of the situation in the country and take precautionary measures, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday.
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Japan to develop comprehensive relations with Russia, including on energy:
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], January 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The Japanese government intends to continue negotiations with Russia to resolve the territorial issue and conclude a peace treaty, as well as to comprehensively develop relations with Moscow, including the cooperation in the energy sector, Japanese Pr
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Japan, France to hold security talks in mid-January: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 15 (ANI): Japan and France intend to hold virtual two-plus-two security talks in mid-January to discuss China's assertive territorial claims in the East and South China seas and North Korea's nuclear and missile development, reported Kyodo News Agency quoting Japanes
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North Korea's missile tests pose a serious threat to Japan, global communi
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], January 14 (ANI/Sputnik): North Korea's missile tests pose a serious threat to Japan and the global community, Hirokazu Matsuno, secretary-general of the Japanese Government, said on Friday.
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North Korea fired unknown projectile towards Sea of Japan: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], January 5 (ANI): North Korea has fired what appears to be a ballistic missile, Kyodo News Agency reported citing the Japanese government on Wednesday.
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Hope Japan will not politicise sports, says China amid global call for dip
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 24 (ANI): Amid global call for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, China on Friday urged Japan to take concrete actions to honour its word on supporting each other in hosting the Olympics and on not politicizing sports.
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