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Japan seeks exemption from the 25% steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Positive shift in perceptions towards Turkey according to Munich Security Report 2025 survey results.

More than 100 people are trapped in hot spring hotels in a town in Japan after two avalanches hit the area.

Japanese firefighters halt search for truck driver in Tokyo sinkhole, shifting focus to sewer pipe where truck part was found.

North Korea emphasizes nuclear weapons as indispensable war power amid warnings from the US and Japan.

Local authorities in Japan's Otaru resort to private security to manage unruly tourists, amidst concerns of overcrowding and safety hazards.

A 74-year-old trucker remains trapped in a growing sinkhole in Yashio, Japan, with communication cut off since January 28th.

Japanese authorities struggle to rescue a 74-year-old driver trapped in a growing sinkhole in Yashio, near Tokyo.

Rescue operation underway to save a 74-year-old truck driver stuck in a sinkhole in Japan, as road continues to collapse.

A van fell into a massive sinkhole as a road collapsed in Saitama, Japan. Rescue efforts are underway for the injured driver.

Japan's national postal service will discontinue shipping live reptiles starting from April 1.

Newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) meeting with Japan, India, and Australia.

Researchers have discovered a volcanic threat in Antarctica that could reshape the continent and lead to significant sea level rise globally. Learn more about the imminent danger.

A forest fire erupted in the city of Etajima in Hiroshima prefecture, Japan, causing panic in the region.

NATO and Japan have intensified their ties with Japan establishing a diplomatic mission and appointing its own ambassador to the alliance.

North Korea reopens the city of Rason, a port city in the northwest of the country, for foreign tourists after five years of border closure due to the pandemic.

The US State Department has approved the sale of 39 million dollars worth of additional long-range cruise missiles and related equipment to Japan.

Japan's Foreign Ministry announced that it will provide $2 million in aid to the victims of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, California, USA.

A pizzeria owner in England expresses disgust towards customers ordering Hawaiian pizza while a new pizza ranking shakes up the culinary world.

North Korea's latest ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean has raised concerns in South Korea and Japan.

Japanese authorities have issued a tsunami alarm following a strong earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale. The earthquake occurred off the coast of Miyazaki prefecture in the Kyushu region of Japan.

An earthquake measuring 6.9 in magnitude hit off the coast of Hyuga-nada Sea in Japan, prompting tsunami warnings for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures. The quake occurred at a depth of 30 kilometers at 21:19 local time with subsequent aftershocks reported.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck off the coast of Hyuga-nada Sea in Japan. Tsunami warning has been issued for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures. More details to come...

Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have agreed to strengthen their ties in response to the increasing tensions in the South China Sea.

The history and importance of Greenland for the USA, from Nazi occupation to China's growing influence in the region.

A passenger plane belonging to Japan Airlines had a tire burst during landing at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, causing a temporary closure of the runway and delays in 15 flights.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that they are very close to reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza while negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue.

Japan's National Police Agency disclosed that cyber attacks targeting government agencies, politicians, and private companies between 2019 and 2024 were supported by Chinese hackers.

North Korea conducted its first missile test of the new year, raising tensions ahead of the change in US administration.

Een sushiketen in Tokyo, Onodura Group genaamd, heeft 1,3 miljoen euro betaald voor een tonijn tijdens een veiling op de vismarkt Toyosu. Het gaat om een blauwvintonijn van 276 kilogram, vergelijkbaar met de grootte van een motorfiets.