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Japan’s Kishida sees growing chance of Russia using nuclear weapons
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday the prospect of Russia using nuclear weapons was "increasingly real", welcoming a visit by the U.S. ambassador to Hiroshima,…
Russia conducts military drills on isles disputed with Japan -media
(Reuters) - Russia was conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia's…
Japan, U.S. see N.Korea missile development as grave challenge to the world
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Thursday he agreed with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that North Korea's increased missile activities represent a clear and…
North Korean missile expected to land within Japan’s EEZ – Coast Guard
TOKYO (Reuters) - A North Korean missile launched earlier on Thursday looks as if it may land within Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the Japanese Coast Guard said. The coast…
India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World
Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Mr. Kishida Fumio made an official visit to India, as his first bilateral visit, from 19 to 20 March 2022 for the 14th India-Japan Annual…
Japan spots four Russian amphibious transports sailing from Far East
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's military said on Thursday that it had spotted four large Russian amphibious warfare ships sailing close to its islands as they travelled west, possibly towards Europe.…
Ukraine crisis shows need to reform UN Security Council -Japan foreign min
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's foreign minister said on Tuesday Russia's invasion of Ukraine showed the need to reform the Security Council of the United Nations, on which the country holds…
Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions…
Ukraine envoy to Japan says Putin may be willing to use nuclear weapons
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, said on Friday it was possible Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine in…
Japan, S.Korea leaders agree to boost ties with U.S. to tackle N.Korea
By Elaine Lies and Hyonhee Shin TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way…
Ukraine discussed, but Indo-Pacific remains core focus of Quad’s agenda: MEA
New Delhi, Mar 4 (PTI): India on Friday said Indo-Pacific remained the core focus of the Quad even if the situation in Ukraine was discussed at a meeting of the…
N. Korean projectile reached estimated height of 550 km, says Japan defence minister
TOKYO (Reuters) - A North Korean projectile launched on Saturday is estimated to have reached a height of 550 km (340 miles) and flown for a distance of 300 km…
