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Ishikawa said his election showed that a growing number of Japanese people backed same-sex marriage. (Photo: File)

Election of gay lawmaker in Japan spurs hopes for same-sex marriage

Japan’s laws on LGBT+ issues are relatively liberal compared with many Asian countries, with homosexual sex legal since 1880.

24 Jul 2019 4:19 PM

Participating units practiced unit-level mine warfare tactics to include sweeping, hunting, and mine detection. (Photo: ANI)

4 Indian Navy clearance divers participate in Mine Warfare Exercise in Japan

The Indian Navy this year took part in an annual exercise series with the US Navy and JMSDF.

24 Jul 2019 11:53 AM

The cuts, exceeding 7 per cent of Nissan’s 138,000-strong workforce

Nissan to double global job cuts to over 10,000: source

The global plan includes the 4,800 job cuts announced in May and will mostly be at factories overseas with low utilisation rates.

24 Jul 2019 10:35 AM

The studio had about 160 employees with an average age of 33, according to its website. That makes it a relatively young company in rapidly greying Japan. (Photo: File)

Man who torched Japan building believed anime studio stole his novel: Report

It was worst mass killing in country with one of world’s lowest crime rates since suspected arson attack in Tokyo killed 44 people in 2001.

20 Jul 2019 8:51 AM

The blaze started in the three-story building in Japan's ancient capital after the attacker sprayed an unidentified liquid accelerant, police and fire officials said. (Photo: File)

Man came in yelling 'you die' before setting Japan animation studio on fire

Japanese media reported the fire might have been set near the front door, forcing people to find other ways out.

19 Jul 2019 2:54 PM

Benchmark crude prices were still on track for their biggest weekly decline in seven weeks, having fallen sharply earlier in the week on hopes for easing Middle East tensions as well as demand concerns and a dwindling storm impact.

Oil jumps after US Navy downs Iranian drone

Brent crude futures were up USD 1.17, or 1.9 per cent, at USD 63.10 a barrel by 0505 GMT.

19 Jul 2019 1:13 PM

The fire department dispatched 35 fire engines and other fire-fighting vehicles to the site. (Photo: AFP)

13 dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio

Police said the fierce blaze appeared to have been started deliberately but there was no immediate information on a possible motive.

18 Jul 2019 1:25 PM

JAXA officials said earlier that the probe appeared to have landed successfully, but confirmation came only after Hayabusa2 lifted back up from the asteroid and resumed communications with the control room. (Photo: AFP)

Japan's USD 270 million craft makes second touchdown on distant asteroid

The successful touchdown was greeted with cheering and applause in the JAXA mission control room, with officials grinning and shaking hands.

11 Jul 2019 11:06 AM

Industry and government data for release later on Tuesday and on Wednesday is expected to show that US crude stockpiles fell for a fourth consecutive week, dropping 3.6 million barrels.

Oil prices drop on signs global economy slowing amid trade disputes

Oil prices are being pressured by ongoing worries about demand as the US-China trade war.

09 Jul 2019 9:49 AM

Flood make it dangerous to live in some cities of Japan. (Photo: AFP)

800,000 people ordered to evacuate due to heavy rain in Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked residents of the cities to 'take steps to protect their lives'.

03 Jul 2019 4:35 PM

More than 200 people were killed in western Japan last July, when prolonged heavy rain triggered landslides and flood. (Photo: Representational)

Japan's Kagoshima city orders 600,000 residents to take shelter in evacuation centres

About 900 mm (35.4 inches) of rain has fallen on the southernmost main island of Kyushu, where Kagoshima is located.

03 Jul 2019 1:14 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian diaspora. (Photo: ANI)

PM addresses Indian diaspora in Japan; reiterates 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas'

Prime Minister is in Japan to attend the G-20 summit which would be his first meeting with world leaders.

27 Jun 2019 5:33 PM

Brent futures were up 50 cents, or 0.8 per cent, at USD 65.70 a barrel.

Oil prices climb as US, Iran tensions mount

West Texas Intermediate crude was up 70 cents, or 1.2 per cent, at USD 58.13 a barrel.

24 Jun 2019 2:21 PM

The company was forced to cancel 26 train journeys and delay other services, causing chaos in a country known for the efficiency of its punctual transport systems. (Photo: Representational)

Tiny insect stops dozens of trains, affects 12k people in Japan

Local media said the slug had been burned to death after short-circuiting the device.

23 Jun 2019 1:06 PM

The former Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea striker finished his career at Japanese club Sagan Tosu (Photo: AFP)

Retiring Spain star Torres eyes future coaching role

The 35-year-old, once one of the deadliest marksmen in the world, would not rule out a future in coaching.

23 Jun 2019 11:15 AM

Pensions are a particularly sensitive topic for Abe. (Photo: File)

Shinzo Abe criticised over pension report, calls it 'misunderstanding'

Abe has made reform of the social security system a top priority to cope with Japan's fast-ageing, shrinking population.

19 Jun 2019 5:03 PM

The nation's meteorological agency had warned Tuesday that a wave of one metre (three feet) could hit the coast of the Sea of Japan, north of Tokyo, but only small ripples of 10 centimetres were recorded. (Photo: File)

Japan: 6.4 magnitude earthquake causes minor tsunami, 16 hurt

The earthquake struck at a late hour in mainly sparsely populated areas so it was not easy to evaluate the damage immediately.

19 Jun 2019 8:48 AM

Brent crude futures were up 34 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at USD 62.48 a barrel by 0028 GMT.

Oil extends gains amid Middle East tensions, US-China trade deal hopes

US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 44 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to USD 54.34 a barrel.

19 Jun 2019 8:46 AM

A wave of one metre (three feet) is expected to hit the coast of the Sea of Japan, north of Tokyo, the nation's meteorological agency said. (Photo: Representational)

Japan issues tsunami advisory following quake

A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the northwest of the country.

18 Jun 2019 7:35 PM

Sunday's incident follows a case last month in which a knife-wielding middle-aged man killed a girl and an adult, injuring 17 people near the capital, Tokyo. (Representational Image)

Japanese man arrested for stabbing police officer, grabbing loaded gun

The 33-year-old suspect, caught while lying on a bench beneath which the stolen gun had been placed, has denied the charges.

17 Jun 2019 12:35 PM

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