Japan has taken a major step towards creating a backup centre of government outside Tokyo, as concerns grow over the country’s vulnerability to a catastrophic earthquake or other large-scale emergency that could disrupt the capital’s political, administrative and economic functions. Lawmakers approved legislation in July establishing a legal framework through which one or more regions...
North Korea has strongly criticised the recent NATO summit, rejecting calls for its denuclearisation and insisting that nuclear disarmament should begin with the United States and its allies. In a forceful statement, Pyongyang accused the Western military alliance of pursuing confrontational policies that undermine international peace while demanding unilateral concessions from North Korea. The latest...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on her first official visit to India, marking a significant milestone in the growing strategic and economic partnership between the two Asian democracies. The visit underscores the commitment of both nations to strengthening cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, defense, technology, infrastructure,...
A significant diplomatic engagement among the members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is expected to take place in the Philippines within the coming weeks, according to United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The announcement underscores the growing importance of strategic cooperation among the four Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—as they...
China has introduced sweeping export control measures targeting 40 entities linked to Japan, marking a significant escalation in already strained relations between the two East Asian powers. The move is expected to tighten restrictions on the flow of sensitive goods, technologies, and dual-use materials, further complicating an already fragile economic and diplomatic relationship. The decision...
A powerful weather system unleashed widespread disruption across Taiwan and parts of Japan, bringing torrential rainfall, flood threats, transportation interruptions, and heightened concerns over landslides and infrastructure damage. Authorities in both regions mobilized emergency response measures as relentless downpours affected daily life and forced residents to remain on high alert. The severe weather event, driven...
North Korea, officially led by leader Kim Jong-un, is reportedly accelerating the expansion of its nuclear weapons program at a pace that is raising deep concern among regional and global powers. The development comes amid growing uncertainty in East Asia, where security dynamics have become increasingly tense due to ongoing missile tests and military modernisation...
In a significant move aimed at deepening economic and strategic cooperation between India and Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to visit Assam later this year, accompanied by a prominent delegation of business leaders and industry representatives. The visit is expected to coincide with a major investment and business summit in the northeastern...
A major emergency response was launched in Tokyo after a fire broke out at a primary school, leaving at least one person injured and prompting a rapid evacuation effort. Firefighters and emergency personnel rushed to the scene to control the blaze and ensure the safety of students, staff, and nearby residents. The incident occurred during...
The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping are expected to convene in New Delhi for a high-level strategic meeting aimed at deepening cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. The gathering is being viewed as a significant diplomatic development as the four-member alliance — India, the United States, Japan, and Australia — intensifies coordination on regional security,...