Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents evacuate coast
The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves of around 1 metre along parts of the Sea of Japan coast with a larger wave expected, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Mon Jan 01 2024
China, Russia to start joint air and sea drill in Sea of Japan
Codenamed "Northern/Interaction-2023", the drill is taking place as Beijing continues to rebuff US calls to resume military communication.
Mon Jul 17 2023
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Mon Feb 14 2022
North Korea fires ICBM, splashes in Sea of Japan: Pentagon
North Korea fired what the U.S. Pentagon said appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that landed close to Japan on Wednesday
Tue Nov 28 2017
Three missing after Japan military helicopter loses contact over Sea of Japan
Japan's Defense Ministry on Sunday said it was searching for three crew members of a Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) helicopter in the Sea of Japan after contact was lost with the chopper.
Sun Aug 27 2017
Russia sends nuclear-capable bombers on mission near South Korea, Japan
Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers have flown over the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea.
Thu Aug 24 2017
Rare magnitude 5.8 quake strikes off North Korea - USGS
A rare magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off North Korea in the Sea of Japan on Thursday.
Thu Jul 13 2017
US considering all options to tackle North Korea's repeated nuclear arm tests
The US on Wednesday said that it is considering all options to tackle the threat posed by North Korea's repeated nuclear arms tests.
Wed Apr 05 2017
Malaysia condemns North Korea's firing of missiles
The Foreign Ministry says Malaysia regretted the latest incident which it felt constituted a grave threat to regional and global peace and security.
Wed Sep 07 2016
North Korea test fires ballistic missile: South Korea defence ministry
North Korea on Wednesday test-fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, South Korea's defence ministry said.
Wed Aug 03 2016
Russia says yacht detained by North Korea
A Russian yacht has been detained by North Korean coastguards in the Sea of Japan and towed in to land with five crew members on board, Russian officials said Saturday.
Sun May 15 2016
North Korea tests submarine-launched missile: South Korea
North Korea on Saturday tested what appeared to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean defence ministry said.
Sat Apr 23 2016
Pentagon: North Korea launches ballistic missiles
The government of North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Thursday, a U.S. defense official said.
Fri Mar 18 2016
North Korea fires another missiles again
North Korea fired a sixth short-range missile into the Sea of Japan on Monday, defying warnings from UN chief Ban Ki-moon and South Korea.
Mon May 20 2013
North Korea test-fired another short range missile at Sea of Japan
North Korea on Sunday test-fired a short-range missile off its east coast, its fourth in two days.
Sun May 19 2013
'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?
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
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
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
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
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', 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
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
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 and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024