A catastrophic earthquake struck Japan on New Year’s Day, claiming the lives of at least 48 people, causing widespread destruction, and triggering tsunamis that swept away buildings and vehicles. Rescue teams are battling against challenging conditions to reach affected areas, where numerous buildings have collapsed, roads are impassable, and tens of thousands of homes remain Read More…
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Biden, South Korea, and Japan Forge Deeper Ties and Condemn China’s Actions
U.S. President Joe Biden, alongside South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, unveiled plans to intensify both military and economic cooperation during a summit at Camp David on Friday. The leaders issued a joint and resolute condemnation of China’s “dangerous and aggressive behaviour” in the South China Sea, aiming to Read More…
[Photos] Croatia beats Japan on penalties
Croatia advanced to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the third time in their history after defeating Japan on penalties.Dominik Livakovic, the goalie for Croatia, stopped three penalty kicks. Below are pictorial highlights of the match, courtesy FIFA.
Russia punished with Western, Japanese sanctions for moving into separatist Ukraine
In picture above: A woman holds a placard during a protest outside Russian embassy after Moscow’s decision to formally recognise two Russian-backed regions of eastern Ukraine as independent in central Kyiv, Ukraine, February 22, 2022. REUTERS/Umit Bektas Russia has been punished with fresh sanctions from Western nations and Japan for ordering troops into separatist regions Read More…
International spectators to be barred from Olympics in Japan
International spectators will not be allowed to enter Japan for this summer’s Olympic Games amid public concerns over coronavirus, organisers said on Saturday, crushing many fans’ hopes and setting the stage for a drastically scaled-back event. Some 600,000 Olympic tickets purchased by overseas residents will be refunded, as will another 300,000 Paralympic tickets, Toshiro Muto, Read More…
Residents uncertain about Games as costs, COVID-19 cases rise
Japanese residents are torn between trepidation and tentative support for next year’s Olympic Games that are now set to be far more expensive than expected amid a spike in coronavirus cases. In an announcement on Friday, organisers said the postponed Games would cost an additional 294 billion yen ($2.8 billion) with the bill to be Read More…