World Apr 08 Japan announces expulsion of 8 Russian officials, imposes new sanctions Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Moscow must be held accountable for "war crimes" in Ukraine. He says Japan will also ban imports of Russian lumber, vodka and other goods, and will prohibit new Japanese investment in Russia.
World Mar 24 In power play, North Korea fires test missile; U.S., Japan condemn actions The launch, which extended North Korea’s barrage of weapons tests this year, came after the U.S. and South Korean militaries said the country was preparing a flight of a new large ICBM first unveiled in October 2020.
World Mar 16 Tsunami alert issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Japan’s north coast A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness.
World Jan 30 North Korea tests longest-range missile since 2017 North Korea on Sunday fired what appeared to be the most powerful missile it has tested since President Joe Biden took office, as it revives its old playbook in brinkmanship to wrest concessions from Washington and neighbors amid a prolonged…
World Jan 21 Biden has first formal talks with Japanese PM Kishida to discuss North Korea and China concerns President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have held their first formal talks as they face fresh concerns about North Korea's nuclear program and China's growing military assertiveness.
World Dec 01 Omicron keeps world on edge as more information drips out Much is still unknown about the new variant, including how contagious it is and whether it can evade vaccines, and the European Union chief acknowledged that waiting for scientists to tell the world more felt like "an eternity.”…
Health Nov 29 CDC recommends COVID boosters for all adults as omicron variant spreads Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reacted to the potential threat by urging everyone 18 and older to get booster shots, because “strong immunity will likely prevent serious illness."…
Health Nov 29 Nations rush to contain COVID omicron variant Nations around the world sought to keep the new omicron variant at bay with travel bans and further restrictions, even as it remains unclear what it means for the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Nov 10 Fumio Kishida reelected as Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida was chosen by the Liberal Democrats as a safe, conservative choice a month ago. They had feared heavy election losses if unpopular former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had stayed in power.
World Sep 29 Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to become prime minister Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving only one year.