News in brief
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 37 people and injuring hundreds, as emergency crews continued searching for survivors on Tuesday. Authorities reported widespread destruction across several provinces,......
Japan is considering a major modernization of its nuclear energy sector, with plans to replace a significant number of aging reactors over the coming decades. The initiative reflects the country’s efforts to secure long-term electricity supplies, strengthen energy independence, and support economic......
A powerful tropical storm is moving along Japan’s Pacific coast toward the Tokyo metropolitan area, causing widespread disruptions, injuries, and significant transport delays as authorities urge residents to remain vigilant. The storm, named Jangmi, is the first major tropical system of the season......
South Korea and Japan have taken another step toward strengthening their security cooperation by discussing the possibility of a military logistics support agreement. The talks took place during a meeting between the defense ministers of both countries on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, a major......
South Korea and Japan agreed to expand cooperation in the energy sector and reinforce regional security coordination following high-level talks held in the South Korean city of Andong. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to strengthen collaboration......
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stable and constructive relations with China despite growing political and military tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated that Tokyo remains dedicated to pursuing a mutually......
Japan’s investors became net sellers of foreign stocks in April, marking the first monthly decline in four months as rising energy costs and inflation concerns weighed on global market sentiment. The shift in investment behavior reflects growing caution among Japanese market participants amid......
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to hold talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during an official meeting focused on energy security and strategic cooperation, according to media reports. The discussions come as Japan continues to rely heavily on Australia as its main......
An attack in Tokyo has left five people injured after a man armed with a hammer targeted civilians and police officers, according to local media reports. The incident, which occurred in a residential area, has raised concerns despite the country’s generally low crime rate. The suspect, identified......
An accident during a military drill in Japan has left three soldiers dead after a tank explosion at a training site in the southwestern part of the country. The incident occurred during routine exercises conducted by the nation’s Self-Defense Forces, highlighting the inherent risks faced even in......
Japan and Australia have taken a significant step in deepening their strategic partnership by signing a major defense agreement focused on naval capabilities. The deal, valued at up to $14 billion, aims to develop a new generation of advanced frigates to enhance security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific......
Japan has urged the United States and Iran to reach a rapid agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, following recent failed diplomatic talks between the two countries. Speaking on Monday, Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara stated that Tokyo hopes for a “final agreement”......
Japan has begun deploying long-range missiles on the southern island of Kyushu as part of its efforts to strengthen national defense amid rising tensions in the East China Sea. Officials from the Ministry of Defense confirmed that the deployment includes surface-to-ship missiles with a range of up to......
