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International Relations
Russia Protests Japan’s Move to Fund Ukraine with Frozen Russian Assets — MFA
The Russian Foreign Ministry has lodged a strong formal protest with Japan’s ambassador to Moscow, Akira Muto, over Tokyo’s proposal…
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Asia
Japan Dubs U.S. Tariff Measures a “National Crisis” (Prime Minister)
The 24% tariffs imposed by Washington on Japanese goods represent a “national crisis” for Japan, a country that heavily relies…
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Asia
South Korea Urges Military Readiness as North Korea Condemns Trilateral Naval Drills
South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo has called on the military to be prepared for alleged threats from North Korea,…
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Asia
Japan: Forest Fire in Northeast Spreads Uncontrollably
TOKYO, February 28, 2025 – A forest fire in Ofunato, a city located in northeast Japan, has continued to spread…
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Asia
Japan : Thousands Evacuate as Wildfire Rages in Ofunato
Thousands of residents in northeastern Japan were forced to evacuate after a massive wildfire tore through Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture,…
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International
Japan’s Ishiba Urges G7 Unity for ‘Lasting Peace’ in Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on G7 leaders to remain united in their efforts to bring a “lasting peace”…
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Algeria
Sonelgaz and JETRO Explore Energy Cooperation Opportunities
ALGIERS, February 18, 2025 – Mourad Adjal, the CEO of Algerian power company Sonelgaz, met with a delegation from the…
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Economy
Japan Requests Exemption from Trump’s 25% Tariffs
Japan on Wednesday requested the US to exempt Tokyo from the 25% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, according to…
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Asia
Japan and US Reinforce Strategic Alliance Amid Regional Tensions
Japan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their alliance, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and…
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Asia
Japan to Counter UN Panel’s Suggestion on Male-Only Imperial Succession Law
Japan announced on Wednesday that it will take steps to oppose a UN committee’s suggestion to review the country’s male-only…
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