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Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election

That poll, which will decide which party controls parliament's powerful lower house, will come on Oct 27, Kyodo reported.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Japan, US draw up plan for any Taiwan emergency - Kyodo

Japan, US draw up plan for any Taiwan emergency - Kyodo

Both countries shared a commitment to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Fri Dec 24 2021
Japan executes three death row inmates, a first under PM Kishida - Kyodo

Japan executes three death row inmates, a first under PM Kishida - Kyodo

It was the first time for the government to carry out the death penalty since Dec. 26, 2019, Kyodo added.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Overcoming criticism, Japanese princess set to marry on October 26

Overcoming criticism, Japanese princess set to marry on October 26

The 29-year-old niece of Emperor Naruhito became engaged to Kei Komuro, 29, in 2017.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Myanmar junta agrees to ASEAN call for ceasefire to distribute aid - Kyodo

Myanmar junta agrees to ASEAN call for ceasefire to distribute aid - Kyodo

The envoy, Erywan Yusof, proposed the ceasefire in a video conference with Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, and the military had accepted it.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Japan hospitalises first Paralympics participant with COVID-19 - Kyodo

Japan hospitalises first Paralympics participant with COVID-19 - Kyodo

Hospitals in Japan treating COVID-19 patients have usually reserved beds for people showing severe symptoms.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Tokyo likely to shift part of torch relay off public roads - Kyodo

Tokyo likely to shift part of torch relay off public roads - Kyodo

The traditional torch relay was due to reach the capital on July 9, passing mostly through outer suburbs and islands.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Olympics - Diving, artistic swimming qualifiers to go ahead in Japan: Kyodo

Olympics - Diving, artistic swimming qualifiers to go ahead in Japan: Kyodo

FINA was concerned organisers of the Diving World Cup had not done enough to protect athletes from COVID-19.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Yokozuna Kakuryu retires after missing five straight tournaments: Kyodo

Yokozuna Kakuryu retires after missing five straight tournaments: Kyodo

Elbow, leg and back injuries have limited Kakuryu's participation in tournaments recently.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Tokyo 2020 likely won't allow foreign Olympic volunteers - Kyodo

Tokyo 2020 likely won't allow foreign Olympic volunteers - Kyodo

Tokyo Olympics organisers are to meet with government officials on Saturday.
Sat Mar 20 2021
Tokyo area COVID numbers showing signs of rising, health min says: Kyodo

Tokyo area COVID numbers showing signs of rising, health min says: Kyodo

Japan has so far recorded about 441,000 coronavirus cases and 8,400 deaths.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Tokyo governor says fall in COVID-19 cases may not be enough to lift emergency state: Kyodo

Tokyo governor says fall in COVID-19 cases may not be enough to lift emergency state: Kyodo

"We may not make it in time," she said, referring to the scheduled end to the emergency state on March 7.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Japan Olympics Minister Hashimoto to accept role as head of Tokyo 2020 - Kyodo

Japan Olympics Minister Hashimoto to accept role as head of Tokyo 2020 - Kyodo

Mori resigned as president of the committee last week after saying women talk too much.
Thu Feb 18 2021
Senior Japan ruling party member suggests early election: Media

Senior Japan ruling party member suggests early election: Media

After forming Cabinet, the new leader could immediately dissolve the lower house and call a snap election, Suzuki said, according to Kyodo.
Sun Sep 06 2020
Ex-defence minister Ishiba is people's choice for next Japan PM - Polls

Ex-defence minister Ishiba is people's choice for next Japan PM - Polls

Ishiba has about 34% of the public's support, more than double the 14% for Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, the second-most popular choice, a weekend Kyodo News survey showed.
Mon Aug 31 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024