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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
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide

[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide

For Azerbaijanis, the Khojaly genocide is more than a historical event - it is a collective trauma that shapes their identity and worldview.
Fri Feb 21 2025