Japan contains one of its biggest wildfires in decades after 11-day battleJapan forest fire: After a grueling 11-day fight, firefighters and military forces in Japan's Iwate region have finally brought wildfires u...
03 May, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Japan Earthquake: Major 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami observedEarthquake Today in Japan: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has shaken northeastern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported t...
20 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Bangladesh seeks $2 billion from development partners to meet energy demandBangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought a USD 2 billion fund from development partners to meet the country's immediate energy needs...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
'If I had my choice...': Trump eyes Iran's oil, tells the world he is a 'businessman' firstPresident Donald Trump indicated the US could seize Iranian oil amid escalating West Asia tensions. He referenced business dealings and the...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Global Market Today: Oil gains as Trump escalates threats, Asian stocks waverOil prices are rising sharply. President Trump has signaled a major escalation in the Iran conflict. This raises fears of an energy shock i...
06 Apr, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
'Emergency alert': Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missileJapan's government issued an urgent alert Saturday after North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi'...
14 Mar, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
School assembly news headlines for March 10: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the daySchool assembly news headlines: India prioritizes diaspora safety in West Asia diplomacy. Delhi's excise policy case sees court action. Pri...
09 Mar, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Donald Trump to hold first in-person talks with Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi during 3-day visitUS President Donald Trump is set for a significant three-day visit to Japan. He will hold his first in-person talks with Japan's newly elec...
22 Oct, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime ministerSanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, securing a crucial coalition partner after Komeito's departure. Her...
20 Oct, 2025, 09.06 AM IST
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resignsJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation following his party's historic defeat in July's parliamentary election. Fa...
07 Sep, 2025, 09.28 PM IST
Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba denies talk he will quit following election drubbingIf he does go, his departure less than a year after taking office will trigger a succession battle within the ruling Liberal Democratic Par...
23 Jul, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
After disastrous election, what happens to Japan's new PM?Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in snap parliamentary elections, marking the LDP's wo...
28 Oct, 2024, 11.58 AM IST
Japan's incoming PM Shigeru Ishiba sets October 27 date for snap electionJapan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a snap election for Oct. 27, following his victory in the ruling Liberal Democrati...
30 Sep, 2024, 12.18 PM IST
Explained: How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will elect a new president on Friday to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The winner, ...
26 Sep, 2024, 11.40 AM IST
Japan PM Kishida infected with COVID, recuperatingKishida, just returned from week-long vacation, was due to restart work on Monday. He developed a cough and fever on Saturday, and took a P...
21 Aug, 2022, 03.18 PM IST
- Deeply distressed by attack on dear friend Shinzo Abe: PM Modi
"Deeply distressed by the attack on my dear friend Abe Shinzo. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family, and the people of Japan,"...
08 Jul, 2022, 05.04 PM IST
Japan proposes record stimulus package to fix ailing economyJapan has never had a full lockdown during the pandemic and infections remained relatively low, with deaths related to COVID-19 at about 18...
19 Nov, 2021, 10.58 AM IST