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Japan expected to announce wedding of Princess Mako as soon as Friday - Media

Japan expected to announce wedding of Princess Mako as soon as Friday - Media

The marriage will be registered at a local govt office, with records of the imperial family adjusted to reflect the Princess has left it.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Japan princess to wed commoner, forcing her to quit royal family

Japan princess to wed commoner, forcing her to quit royal family

Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Japanese Emperor Akihito, will wed a former classmate, the Imperial Household said, confirming a marriage that will further deplete the royal family.
Sun Sep 03 2017
Japan cabinet approves bill to allow emperor to abdicate

Japan cabinet approves bill to allow emperor to abdicate

Japan's cabinet approved a bill on Friday that would allow Emperor Akihito to step down, paving the way for the first abdication by a Japanese emperor in nearly two centuries.
Fri May 19 2017
Japan princess to wed, sparking debate on shrinking royal family

Japan princess to wed, sparking debate on shrinking royal family

Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, will wed a former college classmate, Japanese media reported.
Wed May 17 2017
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito to begin five-day official visit to Malaysia tomorrow

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito to begin five-day official visit to Malaysia tomorrow

According to a Japanese Embassy official here, the visit is at the invitation of the Malaysian Government.
Wed Apr 12 2017
Japan on faux pas alert during Duterte visit

Japan on faux pas alert during Duterte visit

Protocol-conscious Japanese were on faux pas alert Thursday with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte due to meet Emperor Akihito.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Japan's emperor says may be 'difficult' to fulfil duties

Japan's emperor says may be 'difficult' to fulfil duties

Japanese Emperor Akihito said his weakening health may make it hard to fulfil his duties as the symbol of the state.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Japan marks 5th anniversary of quake, tsunami disaster with moment of silence

Japan marks 5th anniversary of quake, tsunami disaster with moment of silence

Japan paused on Friday to mark five years since an offshore earthquake spawned a monster tsunami that left about 18,500 people dead or missing.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Japan marks 4th anniversary of quake-tsunami disaster

Japan marks 4th anniversary of quake-tsunami disaster

Japan on Wednesday commemorates the fourth anniversary of the quake-tsunami disaster which swept away thousands of victims and sparked a nuclear crisis.
Wed Mar 11 2015
Japanese Emperor Akihito turns 79 today

Japanese Emperor Akihito turns 79 today

Japanese Emperor Akihito turned 79 on Sunday, reassuring thousands of well-wishers he has regained his health since heart by-pass surgery.
Sun Dec 23 2012
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows

Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025