Japan’s prime minister fails to grab diplomatic spotlight at U.N. General Assembly

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U.S.-led alliance intends to hold China in check in Pacific region

16:36 JST, September 24, 2022 NEW YORK — A U.S.-led alliance, which includes Japan, Australia, Britain and New Zealand, intends to...

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Many foreign dignitaries expected to attend Abe’s state funeral

17:33 JST, September 24, 2022 The state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday will be attended by dignitaries...

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White House announces delegation to attend Abe’s state funeral

16:52 JST, September 24, 2022 WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday announced the 12-member U.S. delegation for the state funeral...

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Japan govt announces new 10-member council for boosting defense capabilities

20:00 JST, September 23, 2022 The government on Thursday announced the 10 members who will make up a new panel that...

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U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for joint drills

15:41 JST, September 23, 2022 BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan arrived in the South...

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Japan to relax border controls from Oct. 11

15:51 JST, September 23, 2022 NEW YORK — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that the government will significantly relax its...

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Japan strives to boost uptake of individual ID cards

15:20 JST, September 23, 2022 The government continues to push for further uptake of the My Number identification card, which it...

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Ex-defense minister stresses urgent need for defense budget boost

13:11 JST, September 23, 2022 Former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera stressed the need for Japan to increase its defense budget at...

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4,300 to attend Abe’s state funeral including 700 international guests

18:13 JST, September 22, 2022 About 4,300 people are expected to attend former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral, including 700...

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Kishida applauds Biden’s address

17:17 JST, September 22, 2022 NEW YORK — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida applauded U.S. President Joe Biden for mentioning reform of...