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Japan PM Takaichi, Trump discuss strengthening alliance; spring US visit o
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Takaichi said she congratulated the United States on marking its 250th anniversary this year and described the discussion as wide-ranging, with a focus on the Japan-U.S. alliance. She noted that both leaders viewed the milestone year as an opportunity to further strengthen ties between the t
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"Not conducive to regional peace": US critiques China's use of radar on Ja
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US has for the first time criticized the Chinese military's use of radar on Japanese fighter jets last week, as Tokyo refuted Beijing's claims it had given sufficient advance notice of military drills near Japan, The Japan Times reported.
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Japan PM Takaichi plans pay cuts for herself, Cabinet ministers to push re
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Japan Times, the proposal, expected to be discussed at a meeting of relevant ministers as early as Tuesday, would suspend additional allowances currently paid to the Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers, in addition to their lawmakers' salaries.
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Indian Amb Sibi George calls Japan "steadfast partner" of India as he bids
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the support he received in strengthening India-Japan relations during his tenure in the country, as he prepares to leave his post, the Japan Times reported.
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Australia, India, Japan, US declare economic war on China's rare earth emp
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Foreign ministers from the Quad nations, Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, convened in Washington earlier this month and unveiled a robust strategy designed to counteract China's coercive influence in the Indo-Pacific, as reported by The Japan Times on July 2.
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Japan accuses China of unauthorised maritime research in EEZ near Okinotor
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Japan has accused China of conducting unauthorised maritime research within its exclusive economic zone near Okinotori Atoll, prompting a formal diplomatic protest as Beijing disputes the legitimacy of Japan's claim.
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Trump administration targets China's trade tactics, accuses Beijing of tar
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to urge countries to reduce trade with China as part of negotiations over US tariffs, according to a report from The Japan Times.
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Japan PM meets Chinese President in first in-person talks, expresses conce
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first in-person talks on Friday as part of efforts to manage tensions in Japan-China relations and also expressed his concerns over China's activity near Taiwan as well as the South China Sea, the Japan Times
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Over 8,000 people continue to live in evacuation centres three months afte
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan on New Year's Day, is still affecting thousands of individuals, as over 8,000 individuals continue to live in evacuation centres, reported The Japan Times.
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In landmark ruling, Japan High Court terms ban on same-sex marriage 'uncon
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a landmark ruling, the Japanese High Court said that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is "unconstitutional," the Japan Times reported.
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Japan prepares for 'unforseen circumstances' after North Korea announces s
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Japan is carrying out precautionary measures after North Korea announced plans to launch a new satellite between November 22 and December 1, with the Pyongyang government disregarding warnings from Tokyo and Seoul not to go ahead with the launch, reports The Japan Times.
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Japan: Man suspected in Saitama shooting arrested
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A man suspected in a shooting at a hospital in Japan's Saitama has been arrested after the police raided a post office where he had been hiding for hours, The Japan Times reported.
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