Today: October 18, 2024
Today: October 18, 2024

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Asia|Election

Japan PM candidate Koizumi talks of change, but rivals could alter US diplomacy

In the race to become Japan's next leader, young contender Shinjiro Koizumi has positioned himself as a change candidate, but his veteran rivals Shigeru Ishiba and Sanae

Japan PM candidate Koizumi talks of change, but rivals could alter US diplomacy
Asia

China's airspace intrusion a 'wake-up call' for Japan, says U.S. Republican lawmaker

The intrusion of a Chinese spy plane into Japanese airspace is a "wake-up call" for Tokyo about the aggressive nature of China's leadership, U.S. lawmaker John Moolenaar

China's airspace intrusion a 'wake-up call' for Japan, says U.S. Republican lawmaker
Asia|US

US urges Japan to name disaster relief hub task force members

The United States on Wednesday called on Japan to name its representatives for a joint task force that will determine the location and resources for a humanitarian

US urges Japan to name disaster relief hub task force members
Asia|Business|Technology

Japan's military to spend on AI, automation, perks to combat recruitment crisis

Japan's defence ministry on Friday said it will invest in AI, automation and improving troop conditions to address a worsening recruitment shortfall that has left its

Japan's military to spend on AI, automation, perks to combat recruitment crisis
Asia|News|US|World

Incoming Japan PM Ishiba's 'Asian NATO' idea test for US diplomacy

Shigeru Ishiba, tapped to be Japan's next prime minister, may cause diplomatic headaches for the U.S. with proposals to revamp Tokyo's closest alliance by locking

Incoming Japan PM Ishiba's 'Asian NATO' idea test for US diplomacy
Asia|News|World

Shigeru Ishiba: political troublemaker set to take charge in Japan

Japan's next prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, says he reads three books a day and would rather do that than mingle with the ruling party colleagues who picked him as their

Shigeru Ishiba: political troublemaker set to take charge in Japan
Asia|Business|News|US|World

Canada in talks about joining expanded AUKUS, defence chief Blair says

Canada is in discussions about joining an expanded AUKUS deal between the U.S., Britain, and Australia formed to counter China's growing military influence in the Asia

Canada in talks about joining expanded AUKUS, defence chief Blair says
Asia|Election|News

LDP leadership election candidates: Who's vying to be Japan's next PM?

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party votes on Friday in leadership election to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

LDP leadership election candidates: Who's vying to be Japan's next PM?
Asia|News|World

Japan ministers visit controversial war shrine on World War Two anniversary

Japan marked the anniversary on Thursday of its defeat in World War Two with visits by at least three cabinet ministers to the controversial Yasukuni shrine that other

Japan ministers visit controversial war shrine on World War Two anniversary
Asia|Crime|News|World

Japan disciplines military top brass for mishandling classified information

Japan on Friday disciplined more than 200 defence personnel, including the military's top brass and senior bureaucrats, for mishandling classified material and other

Japan disciplines military top brass for mishandling classified information
Asia|News|World

Japan warns of rising tension over China's military drills near Taiwan

Japan warned on Friday that China risked escalating tension with Taiwan with an increase in military exercises that appeared aimed in part at readying Beijing's forces

Japan warns of rising tension over China's military drills near Taiwan
Asia|Election|News

Tokyo Governor Koike set to win re-election, exit poll shows

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has won re-election to a third term on Sunday, fending off challenges from dozens of candidates vying to unseat the ruling Liberal Democratic

Tokyo Governor Koike set to win re-election, exit poll shows
Economy|Europe|News|World

Ukraine PM calls for fresh sanctions on Russia after Navalny's death

Ukraine's prime minister urged the European Union and Japan on Tuesday to impose fresh economic sanctions on Russia after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei

Ukraine PM calls for fresh sanctions on Russia after Navalny's death
Asia|Europe|News|US

US needs Japan's help to boost military production, ambassador says

The United States needs Japan's help to cope with strategic challenges in Europe and Asia that are straining its defence industries, the U.S.

US needs Japan's help to boost military production, ambassador says
Asia|News

Japanese helicopters train to repel invaders amid nationwide military drills

A Japanese Apache helicopter on Wednesday flew low over an uninhabited island in Okinawa in a simulated attack on invading forces, part of exercises under way in Japan

Japanese helicopters train to repel invaders amid nationwide military drills

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