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Japan says disputed islands ''illegally occupied by Russia''

The description in the 2022 Diplomatic Bluebook, an annual report on Japan's foreign policy issued by the Foreign Ministry, uses that phrasing for the first time in nearly two decades

French investigators issue arrest warrant for ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn

Warrants targeting Ghosn concerns a wide spectrum of allegations ranging from his interactions with Omani car distributor to corporate spending on various events and trips that may have been personal

Japan defence minister's US tour to counter 'assertive China': Report

According to experts, Japanese Minister Nobuo Kishi's visit to the US in May for talks with Lloyd Austin on enhancing bilateral ties is in response to the 'assertive China' in the Asia-Pacific region.

New Zealand, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns

The two leaders also raised concerns about the situation in the South China Sea, where China has militarised several artificially constructed islands and is pressing its extensive territorial claims

India okays Japan proposal to pick up supplies for war-hit Ukraine

India has given approval to a request from Japan for permission to pick up humanitarian goods for Ukraine and its neighbouring countries from UNHCR outpost in Mumbai

US drone company Zipline commences delivering medicine in Japan

Zipline, founded six years ago, already is in service in the US, where it has partnered with Walmart Inc. to deliver other products at the retail chain as well as drugs

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi plans to visit US in early May

Kishi is expected to meet with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss cooperation on the situation in Ukraine and North Korea

Japan formally revokes Russia's 'most favoured nation' trade status

Japan formally revoked Russia's most favoured nation trade status Wednesday over its invasion of Ukraine.

US raises concern over security framework between Solomon Islands, China

United States, Australia, Japan and New Zealand expressed concerns about a proposed security framework between the Solomon Islands and China and its "serious risks to a free and open Indo-Pacific."

Japan to participate in video call with US, other allies to discuss Ukraine

"Participation of Prime Minister Kishida in this conversation is planned. We intend to express our firm position on the situation in Ukraine," Hirokazu Matsuno said at a press conference

Japan approves fourth Covid-19 vaccine Novavax; jabs expected by late May

The ministry approval comes the day after its experts panel endorsed use of Novavax's protein vaccine, which is designed with similar technology used to fight diseases such as the flu and hepatitis B

Yen hits record low at 127.44 against US dollar; lowest in 20 years

Dollar has risen 4.5% on the Japanese currency so far this month, which would be its second-biggest monthly percentage gain since 2016 behind March's 5.8%

Japan's yen bounces briefly after policymaker Haruhiko Kuroda's comment

Yen fell to a two-decade low of 126.795 in early Asian trading, before both Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda and Fin Min Shunichi Suzuki voiced concerns and caused it to bounce as far as 126.25

Japan's population down by record 644,000 people

The population decreased in 46 of 47 prefectures, with southernmost Okinawa prefecture alone showing growth, according to the report published by the bureau

Novel antiviral coating inactivates Covid variants even in dark

Viral infections mainly occur in indoor environments where many people gather, the researchers said

Report of AUKUS parties asking Japan to join alliance 'inaccurate': US

"The reporting is inaccurate," White House spokesperson Psaki said during a press briefing on Wednesday

Japan recognises Covaxin to facilitate travel from April 10: Bharat Biotech

Various countries including Australia, have recognised Covaxin for facilitating travel

Japan to expel eight Russian diplomats and officials

Russia's Ambassador to Japan Mikhail Yurievich Galuzin had been informed of the decision in a meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori

Japan plans to gradually reduce coal imports from Russia

Russia accounted for 11% of Japan's total coal imports in 2021, according to the government data

Japan's top envoy brings back 20 displaced Ukrainians from Poland

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi returned from Poland on Tuesday with 20 Ukrainians displaced by Russia's ongoing war on their country