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Tokyo, April 20 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper, on Monday reaffirmed their countries’ cooperation in efforts to help stabilize the situation in the Middle East. During their strategic dialogue meeting in Tokyo, Motegi and Cooper

(Adnkronos) – An 80-centimeter high tsunami wave hit a port in northern Japan, after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the entire northern part of the Asian country. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported this.  The rogue wave, the Agency specified, was

(Adnkronos) – Japan has warned of the risk of earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 or higher, after a strong tremor hit the north of the country and triggered a tsunami alert. The Japan Meteorological Agency stated in a release that “the probability of

(Adnkronos) – The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has announced the gradual resumption of foreign airline operations through Hamad International Airport, marking the reopening of the country’s airspace to international carriers after extensive restrictions began on February 28.  Flights in the region had

(Adnkronos) – It is estimated that over 2.7 million children under five in Pakistan will suffer from acute malnutrition by September, as some areas of the country are still struggling to recover from the devastating floods of 2025. This was stated by

Tokyo, April 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways said Monday that they will double their fuel surcharges for international flights booked in May and June, due to soaring aviation fuel prices amid tensions in the Middle East. The two major

Tokyo, April 20 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan will consider skipping an additional interest rate hike at its next policy-setting meeting on April 27-28, Jiji Press learned Monday. The move comes amid persistent uncertainties over prolonged tensions in the Middle East, informed

Tokyo, April 20 (Jiji Press)–The average unit price of new condominiums put up for sale in Tokyo’s 23 special wards in fiscal 2025 hit a record high of 137.84 million yen, reflecting rising construction costs and supply shortages, Real Estate Economic Institute

Manila, April 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces are sending a total of about 1,400 personnel to the Balikatan multilateral exercise jointly organized by the U.S. and Philippine militaries from Monday. This marks Japan’s first full-scale participation in the

Tokyo, April 20 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan will consider skipping an additional interest rate hike at its next policy-setting meeting on April 27-28, Jiji Press learned Monday. The anticipated decision reflects persistent uncertainties over prolonged tensions in the Middle East, informed