Belgium eyes stronger defense cooperation with Japan
Belgium’s defense minister says his country plans to strengthen communications and information-sharing with Japan amid concerns over China’s…
North Korea reshuffles military leadership
North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party has reshuffled the country’s military leadership. On Sunday, state-run Korean Central Television reported…
Expert: Climate change will cause more glaciers to melt, increase disasters
A researcher has expressed concern that global climate change will melt more glaciers and increase disasters. Kathmandu University…
Survey: Americans expect long-term US involvement in Iran conflict
Leaders in Washington are stepping up economic pressure on Iran but, nearly six months into the conflict, their…
Retailers, restaurants cut prices of rice-based items
Convenience stores and restaurant chains in Japan are cutting prices of rice-based products to reflect a decline in…
Japan’s Crown Prince, Princess mark 90 years of immigration to Paraguay
Japan’s Crown Prince and Princess Akishino have attended a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay.…
Russia protests after Japan protested over Northern Territories
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has lodged a protest with Japan, after it protested Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to…
Taiwan holds air-raid evacuation drills to prepare for possible China invasion
People in Taiwan have been participating in air-raid evacuation drills aimed at preparing for a possible attack by…
Trump reportedly changes planes after NATO summit over Iran threat
US media have reported that US President Donald Trump was secretly transported from Air Force One to another…
Okinawa’s music, dance, history on show at Berlin event
People from the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa have shared their traditional dancing, music and history at an…
Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women footballers
Australia has granted citizenship to two former members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team who sought asylum in…
25 US states sue Trump administration over latest tariffs
Half of the US states have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration’s newly imposed tariffs.…