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Japan proposes ‘economic zone’ linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian ...

Japan's July exports clock steepest plunge in over four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%

The fall was sharper than the 2.1% contraction expected by economists polled by Reuters and compared to the 0.5% drop seen in ...

Trump shock spurs Japan to think about the unthinkable: nuclear arms

In Japan and South Korea there is deepening concern over the reliability of long-time American security guarantees – whether ...

Chinese parade soldiers train intensely for 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II

As the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II nears, Chinese parade soldiers are being put through their paces ...

Crews have been fighting flames aboard USS New Orleans, a US Navy amphibious warship that caught fire in Japan

The US Navy amphibious warship USS New Orleans caught fire near Okinawa, Japan. Crews have been responding to the fire, a ...
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Japan, Sweden say they're ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine

European leaders have accelerated negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine in recent weeks, responding to President ...

Japan tourism arrivals hit July record despite weather disruption, quake fears

Japan's tourism boom continued in July, with record arrivals for the month despite a steep drop in visitors from Hong Kong ...

Japan eyes low-cost debt to mitigate Africa blow from aid cuts

Naoki Ando, senior vice-president of Japan International Cooperation Agency, the implementing agency of Japan’s aid policy, ...

Japan chain stops rice ball sales after staff fake expiry dates

A Japanese convenience store chain has suspended the sale of rice balls, or onigiri, and other deli items at 1,600 stores ...

Searing Heat in Japan to Persist for a Month, Boosting Power Use

High temperatures across much of Japan are set to last for another month, according to the national weather forecaster, with ...

Hiker's body found after bear drags him from trail into forest in Japan, officials say

A torn, bloodied shirt was found, local news media said, quoting police. A wallet, hat and watch were also located.

Japan's exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify

Japan's exports posted the biggest monthly drop in about four years in July, government data showed on Wednesday, as the ...