News in brief
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to avoid escalating tensions with China over Taiwan, according to information cited by the Wall Street Journal. The diplomatic suggestion comes after a series of sharp exchanges between Tokyo and Beijing......
China has strongly condemned Japan’s reported plan to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island, located near Taiwan, calling the move “an extremely dangerous” and warning it could escalate regional tensions. At a press conference, Peng Qing’en, spokesperson for China’s State......
Taiwan has unveiled a historic $40 billion US dollar (1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollar) supplementary defence budget covering the next eight years, a move President Lai Ching-te described as a commitment to protecting the island’s democracy. “Investing in defence is investing in security......
China has labeled Japan’s planned deployment of surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, the Japanese island closest to Taiwan, as “dangerous,” amid rising regional tensions. The announcement follows statements by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi indicating that the missile project......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held separate meetings on Sunday with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan continue to escalate. During his discussion with Takaichi,......
A large fire broke out in the southern Japanese city of Oita, prompting authorities to evacuate more than 170 buildings and leaving one elderly resident missing, according to local officials. The blaze started on Wednesday during a period of strong winds, which helped the flames spread quickly toward......
Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a warning on Sunday following an early-morning eruption of the Sakurajima volcano, one of the country’s most active volcanic sites, located in Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the eruption occurred......
China has urged its citizens to refrain from travelling to Japan, deepening a diplomatic clash triggered by recent comments from Japan’s newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, regarding a possible conflict involving Taiwan. Takaichi told lawmakers on 7 November that any use of force against......
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck northern Japan early Sunday afternoon, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning along parts of the country’s northeastern coastline. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake occurred off the coast of Hokkaido at......
Seoul, South Korea — North Korea fired at least one “unidentified ballistic missile” toward the Sea of Japan on Friday, the South Korean military said. The launch comes just eight days after U.S. President Donald Trump approved South Korea’s plan......
Japan has revised its regulations to allow riot police to use rifles to shoot bears, following a surge in deadly bear attacks across the country. Since early April, thirteen people have died—more than double the total from last year—and over 100 have been injured in bear-related incidents.......
Chinese President Xi Jinping took center stage at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, following a fragile trade truce reached with U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement, struck before Trump’s departure, suspended further......
Tokyo, October 28, 2025 — United States President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties through new agreements on critical minerals and rare earth supplies. During a ceremony at Akasaka Palace,......
