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Japan and US concerned after Chinese plane incident

Japan and US concerned after Chinese plane incident

Fri 12 Dec 2025 02:14 CET

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are expressing concern after Chinese fighter jets were accused of locking their radar on Japanese fighter jets on two more occasions last week.

Around 30 injured after earthquake in Japan

Around 30 injured after earthquake in Japan

Tue 9 Dec 2025 05:41 CET

At least 33 people have been injured as a result of the earthquake that struck Japan on Monday.

Tsunami warning in Japan lifted

Tsunami warning in Japan lifted

Mon 8 Dec 2025 15:31 CET

A strong earthquake east of Japan was feared to cause high tsunami waves. However, the warning issued along Japan's north-east coast has now been withdrawn

Japanese protest after flight incident

Japanese protest after flight incident

Sun 7 Dec 2025 02:59 CET

Chinese fighter jets have locked their radar on Japanese fighter jets on two occasions on Saturday, claims Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.

Japan's new leader: "Sleeps about two hours"

Japan's new leader: "Sleeps about two hours"

Sat 29 Nov 2025 07:19 CET

"Work, work, work, work and work. " That's what Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi promised her party colleagues to do

Japan approves gigantic stimulus package

Japan approves gigantic stimulus package

Fri 21 Nov 2025 06:10 CET

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirms that a stimulus package equivalent to around 1,300 billion Swedish kronor has been approved.

The big China-Japan row: "It's about deterrence"

The big China-Japan row: "It's about deterrence"

Wed 19 Nov 2025 06:00 CET

The political tone in East Asia has been significantly heightened after Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi's statement that Japan may be forced to intervene if China attacks Taiwan. It is a clear signal to China that Japan will not sit idly by if Taiwan is attacked, says Björn Jerdén, head of the National Knowledge Center on China

Falling stock markets in Asia – Tokyo down sharply

Falling stock markets in Asia – Tokyo down sharply

Tue 18 Nov 2025 05:37 CET

Tuesday's trading was marked by significant declines on the major stock exchanges in Asia. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell by more than 3 percent

Japan urges citizens in China to exercise caution

Japan urges citizens in China to exercise caution

Tue 18 Nov 2025 05:11 CET

Japan is urging its citizens in China to take safety precautions and avoid places with large crowds or where many Japanese people gather, Reuters reports.

Japan Nears Historic First Female Prime Minister with Takaichi

Japan Nears Historic First Female Prime Minister with Takaichi

Mon 20 Oct 2025 13:11 CEST

After a signed coalition agreement, the conservative politician Sanae Takaichi is on her way to become Japan's first female prime minister.

Japan on Brink of First Female Prime Minister with New Coalition

Japan on Brink of First Female Prime Minister with New Coalition

Sun 19 Oct 2025 04:04 CEST

The government crisis in Japan is near a solution. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will form a coalition government with the right-wing party Nippon Ishin

Sanae Takaichi: Japan's Metal Drummer Aims to Be First Female PM

Sanae Takaichi: Japan's Metal Drummer Aims to Be First Female PM

Sat 11 Oct 2025 11:12 CEST

The role model is Britain's "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher. With a background as a hard-hitting drummer in a heavy metal band, Sanae Takaichi now wants to become Japan's first female prime minister

Japan Government Crisis May Obstruct New Prime Minister

Japan Government Crisis May Obstruct New Prime Minister

Fri 10 Oct 2025 11:09 CEST

Japan's sitting government is cracking just as a new prime minister is on the way to take place.

Sanae Takaichi Set to Become Japan's First Female Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi Set to Become Japan's First Female Prime Minister

Sat 4 Oct 2025 08:11 CEST

Japan's new prime minister will likely be a woman for the first time. Conservative Sanae Takaichi is expected to take the country to the right and reintroduce "Abenomics"