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World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119

World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119

Kane Tanaka was born in 1903, the year the first airplane flew.
New Zealand prime minister to visit Singapore, Japan

New Zealand prime minister to visit Singapore, Japan

She will lead a trade mission.
From Tokyo to New York, thousands protest against invasion of Ukraine

From Tokyo to New York, thousands protest against invasion of Ukraine

In Russia, police had detained no fewer than 1,667 people in 53 cities.
Omicron surge was more deadly in Japan after booster delay, critics say

Omicron surge was more deadly in Japan after booster delay, critics say

Country sees its worst single-day Covid death toll yet.

Biden plans Asia trip, region to remain focus - US official

Biden plans Asia trip, region to remain focus - US official

He will make several stops during a visit to Asia in May.
Japan keen to share disaster risk management expertise with M'sia

Japan keen to share disaster risk management expertise with M'sia

Japan hopes to cooperate with M'sia to create long-term strategies.

US and Japan launch new defence collaboration

US and Japan launch new defence collaboration

Updated at 11.31pm | New deal comes as hypersonic and space threats loom.

Australia, Japan to sign security cooperation treaty

Australia, Japan to sign security cooperation treaty

China says such treaties should not harm any third party interests.

Japan maps out plan for disposal of Fukushima's contaminated water

Japan maps out plan for disposal of Fukushima's contaminated water

It provokes concerns from local fishermen and objections from China and S Korea.
Japan will not send govt delegation to Beijing Olympics

Japan will not send govt delegation to Beijing Olympics

Move stops short of joining US-led diplomatic boycott.

Japan worried as China, Russia move to strengthen military coordination

Japan worried as China, Russia move to strengthen military coordination

Japan says China, Russia military exercises may be 'demonstrative action toward Japan'.

US asks Japan, China, others to consider tapping oil reserves

US asks Japan, China, others to consider tapping oil reserves

Biden has to fend off political pressure over rising pump prices.
Japan's Joker assailant wanted to 'kill lots of people' - police

Japan's Joker assailant wanted to 'kill lots of people' - police

Kyota Hattori planned Holloween attack over months, bought knife online.

Japan's Kishida defies expectations as ruling LDP easily keeps majority

Japan's Kishida defies expectations as ruling LDP easily keeps majority

Month-old PM Kishida aims to address wealth inequality.

In Japan's Okinawa, ruling party's tough China stance helps win young voters

In Japan's Okinawa, ruling party's tough China stance helps win young voters

LDP wants double defence spending in response to China's posture on Taiwan.

Overcoming scandal and PTSD, Japan's Princess Mako finally marries college sweetheart

Overcoming scandal and PTSD, Japan's Princess Mako finally marries college sweetheart

The two will live in New York.

Japanese volcano spews plumes of ash, people warned away

Japanese volcano spews plumes of ash, people warned away

There were no reports of injuries or casualties.

China, Russia navy ships jointly sail through Japan strait

China, Russia navy ships jointly sail through Japan strait

Japan says it is closely watching such activities.

Lack of vaccination passport, testing threaten Japan's reopening

Lack of vaccination passport, testing threaten Japan's reopening

Local authorities have been largely left to fend for themselves.
In surprise move, incoming Japan PM to call Oct 31 election - NHK

In surprise move, incoming Japan PM to call Oct 31 election - NHK

This appears to be aimed at exploiting honeymoon period.

Japan's Fumio Kishida set to take office as PM, form government

Japan's Fumio Kishida set to take office as PM, form government

He will lead LDP into the election, to be held by Nov 28.

Overcoming criticism, Japanese princess set to marry on Oct 26

Overcoming criticism, Japanese princess set to marry on Oct 26

The couple had had to endure tabloid speculation of their personal lives.

Soft-spoken consensus builder Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote

Soft-spoken consensus builder Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote

He enjoys only moderate public support and has a bland image.
Japan's ruling party votes for new leader who will almost certainly be next PM

Japan's ruling party votes for new leader who will almost certainly be next PM

Four candidates are in the running.