- 22 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityJapan
Biden had ‘constructive conversation’ with Quad leaders: White House
Washington, Mar 4 (PTI): US President Joe Biden had a “constructive conversation” with Quad leaders amid the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine, the White House said on Thursday. The Quad…
Japan’s foreign minister to attend G7 meeting about Ukraine on Friday
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will attend a Group of Seven (G7) meeting scheduled for Friday to discuss and coordinate responses to the Ukraine crisis, the foreign…
Japan, U.S. finance chiefs pledge “maximum costs” for Russia
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan and the United States pledged on Tuesday to work together to force Russia to "pay the high price" for its invasion of Ukraine, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki…
Navies’ camaraderie on show as MILAN-2022 kicks off in Vizag
Visakhapatnam, Feb 26 (PTI): Navies of 39 countries came together to affirm 'Camaraderie, Cohesion and Collaboration' as host India set off the biennial Multilateral Naval Exercise MILAN-2022 on the east…
Japan considering imposing sanctions against Belarus
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering imposing economic sanctions on Belarus, in line with the United States, for its support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two government officials with knowledge…
India, Japan to hold annual joint military drill in Karnataka from Feb 27-Mar 10
New Delhi, Feb 25 (PTI). India and Japan will conduct the annual joint military exercise "Dharma Guardian 2022" in Belgaum, Karnataka, from February 27 to March 10, the Defence Ministry said…
Japan imposes sanctions on Russia over actions in Ukraine
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is imposing sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, terming Moscow's moves an unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and…
Japan offers Ukraine $100 million in loans in show of support
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is ready to extend at least $100 million in emergency loans to Ukraine, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, the…
Japan says no plans set for summit of its PM, South Korean leader
TOKYO (Reuters) - No plans have been set for a summit of the top leaders of Japan and South Korea, a top Japanese official said on Thursday, after the South…
Pentagon chief discusses North Korean threat with Japan, South Korea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke on Wednesday with the defence ministers of South Korea and Japan about the threats posed by North Korea after a series…
Japan parliament resolution on Ukraine condemns changing status quo with force
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's parliament on Tuesday adopted a resolution on rising tensions over Ukraine, denouncing any attempt to change the status quo by force and urging Prime Minister Fumio…
U.S. asks Japan to help with LNG in the event of Ukraine disruption
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -The United States has asked Japan if it could divert some LNG to Europe if the Ukraine crisis leads to a disruption…
