The 10th round of India-Japan consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation and export control was held in Tokyo on April 24, 2024, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed in a press release. The two sides exchanged views on developments in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to nuclear, chemical and biological domains, outer spacesecurity, non-proliferation issues, conventional weapons and export control, the MEA also said. The Indian delegation […]
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North Korea launches missile off east coast, says Japan
North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan on Monday, NHK World reported citing the Japanese Defence Ministry. The Ministry announced on Monday afternoon, at 3:03 p.m. (local time) that North Korea launched at least one apparent ballistic missile. According to Japanese government sources, the projectile fell likely outside […]
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Japan: International conference raises human rights violations by China against Uyghurs
Over 150 participants, including parliamentarians, politicians, Uyghur rights advocates and civil society representatives participated in a two-day “International Uyghur Forum: Global Parliamentarian Convention” at the National Diet of Japan (House of Representatives Building) in Tokyo. The conference was organised by the Japan-Uyghur Parliamentary Caucus (JUPC), the Japanese parliamentary caucus to […]
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Japan, South Korea brace for powerful Typhoon Khanun
Japan and South Korea are bracing themselves for powerful Typhoon Khanun as it is moving slowly towards both countries. According to Kyodo News Agency, the typhoon brought heavy rain to parts of Japan’s southwestern main island of Kyushu on Wednesday as it moved slowly near the region, causing power outages and suspensions of shinkansen bullet train services. The Typhoon […]
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Man arrested after blast leads to Japan PM Kishida’s evacuation from speech venue
One person was arrested in connection with the incident in which Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated after a “smoke bomb” was thrown at him during a campaign trail in Wakayama city on Saturday, CNN reported. The man was arrested on “suspicion of forcible obstruction of business” after he […]
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Japan military chopper crashes in sea with 10 on board, rescue operation underway
Japan military chopper with 10 people on board crashed in the sea on Thursday, CNN reported citing Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada. Rescuers were scanning waters off southern Japan to look for the deceased and survivors, if any. The UH-60JA helicopter’s pieces seemed to be in the sea, according to Gen. Yasunori […]
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Japan yet to decide on who would attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in India
Japan has not yet decided who to represent the country at the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in India starting on Wednesday, reported Reuters citing Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi. Hayashi was responding to a reporter’s question at a news conference on Tuesday about earlier reports that Japan’s top diplomat […]
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Japan registers highest ever trade deficit in 2022
Japan has posted its highest-ever annual trade deficit on record during the year 2022, reported NHK World, adding that most of the deficit can be attributed to the weaker Japanese currency yen and the soaring energy prices. A trade deficit is typically the amount by which the cost of a country’s imports […]
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UN General Assembly President set to visit India, China, Japan
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi is scheduled to visit India at the end of this month and meet with senior officials, according to the spokesperson for the General Assembly president, Paulina Kubiak Greer. Addressing a briefing here on Tuesday (local time), the spokesperson said the visit of […]
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Global Auto Giant Japan praises Indian Auto Fair
As Auto Expo 2023 got off to a rousing start in the national capital on Friday, showcasing electric vehicles (EVs) by more than 70 domestic and international automakers, Japan praised India’s focus in the EV segment as part of its effort to reduce vehicular pollution. EVs are at the centre […]
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US, Japan agree China represents greatest shared strategic challenge
Both the United States and Japan consider China to be the greatest shared strategic challenge that Washington, Tokyo, and their allies currently face, US State Secretary Antony Blinken said after the 2+2 ministerial meeting with Japanese counterparts. “We agree that the PRC [the People’s Republic of China] is the greatest shared strategic challenge that we and our allies […]
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In a first, IAF woman fighter pilot to join aerial wargames in Japan
For the first time, an Indian Air Force woman fighter pilot would be part of the Indian contingent for the aerial wargames to be held with outside the country. The women officers have been participating in wargames with the foreign contingents coming to India including the French Air Force where two of […]
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India surpasses Japan to become 3rd largest auto market globally
India eclipsed Japan in auto sales last year, according to the latest industry data, making it the third-largest auto market for the first time, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday. India’s sales of new vehicles totalled at least 4.25 million units, based on preliminary results, topping the 4.2 million sold in Japan. New vehicles delivered in India totalled 4.13 million between January and November […]
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Japan appreciates India’s contributions towards UNSC during its presidency
Japan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Kimihiro Ishikane appreciated India’s contributions to the work of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during its presidency and said that New Delhi’s diplomatic skill affected the council’s business last month. After taking the presidency of the UNSCl, Ambassador Ishikane said, “I shall […]
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US, Japan to hold Security Consultative Committee meeting on January 11: Ned Price
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will co-host the 2023 US-Japan Security Consultative Committee meeting with Japanese counterparts on January 11, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a press briefing on Thursday. “Secretary Blinken and Secretary Defence Austin will co-host the 2023 U.S.-Japan […]