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US pushes Netherlands, Japan to further restrict chipmaking equipment to China
A U.S. official was heading to Japan after meeting with the Dutch government to try to push allies to further restrict China's ability to...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Analysis-With defence pledge, Putin makes shift towards North Korea
MOSCOW/SEOUL - Vladimir Putin, on his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signed a mutual defence pledge with Kim Jong Un on...
Jun 19, 20244 min read
Exclusive-Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment
TOKYO - As Japan embarks on a major military build-up, it's struggling to fill its ranks with the women that its forces need and its...
May 13, 20244 min read
China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed E. China Sea area
BEIJING/TOKYO - China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's...
Apr 28, 20242 min read
Two Japan navy helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing
TOKYO -Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on...
Apr 21, 20241 min read
Olympics-Australia have trust in France over Paris Games security
SYDNEY - Australia's Chef de Mission Anna Meares said on Wednesday that while security was the first subject athletes raised with her...
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Support from 'indispensable' US vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress
WASHINGTON -Ukraine risks collapsing under Russia's onslaught without U.S. support, a disaster that could embolden China and spark a new...
Apr 12, 20243 min read
Explainer-Why is Japan seeking a summit with nuclear-armed North Korea?
TOKYO - United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he supported his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida's attempts to hold...
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Exclusive-Biden, Kishida likely to discuss Texas bullet train project, sources say
TOKYO/WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is seeking to revive interest in a plan to build the first high-speed rail in the U. S. using...
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Motor racing - Verstappen to bounce back at Suzuka as Ferrari speed up
TOKYO - Max Verstappen will be aiming to bounce back from his rare retirement in Australia with a statement win in Sunday's Japanese...
Apr 6, 20243 min read
Motor racing - Japan F1 host hopes calendar shift, weak yen will boost foreign fans
SUZUKA, Japan - The host of this week's Japanese Grand Prix is hoping a calendar shift to one of the country's peak tourist seasons and a...
Apr 4, 20242 min read
Explainer-What's at stake in South Korea's election
SEOUL - Campaigning for South Korea's legislative election is in full swing ahead of an April 10 vote that will decide the make-up...
Apr 3, 20243 min read
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