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North Korea ‘tests banned intercontinental ballistic missile’

If confirmed, the launch would be North Korea’s largest to date

Evening Standard

Japan PM says N.Korea's missile launch 'unacceptable act of violence'

North Korea's latest missile launch is an "unacceptable act of violence", Japanese Prime Minster Fumio Kishida said on Thursday.

Reuters

N.Korea says tested new ICBM, prepared for long confrontation with U.S.

North Korea said it tested a new, powerful type of intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, marking an end to a self-imposed moratorium on long-range testing in place since 2017 and drawing international condemnation.

Reuters

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Japan considers doubling humanitarian aid, loans to Ukraine -NHK

The Japanese government is considering extending additional humanitarian aid of $100 million to Ukraine and neighbouring countries, on top of the $100 million in assistance Japan has already announced, public broadcaster NHK said on Thursday.

Reuters

Prospects for return of northern territories recede

Russia's Foreign Ministry, in a statement issued Monday, said it will suspend peace treaty negotiations with Japan. As Russia has unilaterally refused to continue the treaty negotiations, the road toward improving bilateral relations, including in regard to the issue of the northern territories, has become more difficult.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Zelenskyy appeals to Japan for more sanctions against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a virtual address to Japan’s parliament, has called on the lawmakers to keep up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine to pressure Moscow into seeking peace

The Independent UK

Japan will unveil more support for Ukraine at G7 summit, PM says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he planned to unveil more support measures for Ukraine and strengthen Tokyo's sanctions against Russia at a G7 meeting in Brussels.

Reuters

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Russia halts peace treaty talks with Japan over Ukraine sanctions

Russia's Foreign Ministry said Monday it has no intention of continuing peace treaty talks with Japan, an apparent reprisal against sanctions Tokyo has imposed on Moscow over the Ukraine invasion.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan Protests Russia Move to Drop Peace Talks over Ukraine

Japan said Tuesday it "strongly protests" Russia's decision to abandon talks on a World War II peace treaty because of Tokyo's strong response to the invasion of Ukraine. "The latest situation occurred as a result of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and Russia's attempt to shift the issue to Japan-Russia relations…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan PM honors policeman, U.N. volunteer killed in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida laid flowers at memorial monuments in Phnom Penh on Sunday for Atsuhito Nakata, a Japanese volunteer who worked for a U.N. election-monitoring program in Cambodia, and Haruyuki Takata, a police officer who was participating in a U.N. peacekeeping mission in the country.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan’s Kishida, Cambodia's Hun Sen hold talks over Ukraine, Myanmar

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began talks with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen on Sunday and is expected to seek further cooperation in dealing with Russia's intensifying aggression on Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Japan's PM visits Cambodia, also one of China's key partners

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is in Cambodia for talks with his counterpart, Hun Sen, to deepen relations with one of the Southeast Asia’s closest partners of both China and Japan

The Independent UK

Russia’s war in Ukraine dominates India, Japan summit meeting

Democracies like India and Japan should cooperate more, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters in New Delhi, as Russia’s war in Ukraine dominated the summit level meeting between the prime ministers of both countries.

Tribune News Service

Japan to invest $42B in India to strengthen economic ties

Japan says it will invest $42 billion in India over the next five years in a deal that is expected to boost bilateral trade

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Japan PM Kishida announces $42 billion investment in India

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday announced a 5 trillion yen ($42 billion) investment in India over the next five years during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Reuters

Japan's Kishida and India's Modi discuss response to Ukraine crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has told his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi that Russia's invasion of Ukraine had shaken the "foundation of international order" and required a clear response, he said on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida, Saudi Arabian crown prince agree to cooperate on stabilizing crude oil price

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone on Thursday evening. They agreed that they would cooperate on stabilizing the international crude oil market in the wake of the surge of crude oil prices amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Stresses Importance of Maintaining OPEC+ Agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the importance of maintaining the OPEC+ agreement and the kingdom’s keenness on keeping oil markets balanced and stable. This came during a phone call he held Thursday with the Japanese prime minister, Fumio Kishida. During the call, they discussed potential opportunities for…

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The Japan News/Yomiuri

Firms freed from identifying close contacts among staff

Companies will no longer be required to find out if employees have had close contact with COVID-19 patients, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Japanese PM to visit India to build Indo-Pacific partnership

An Indian official say Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, to strengthen their partnership in view of China’s growing footprint in the region

The Hindu

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to visit India from March 19-20

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will pay a two-day visit to India beginning March 19 to hold the 14th India-Japan summit with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

At least 4 dead from Tohoku quake, Kishida says

Wednesday night's earthquake off Fukushima has killed four people and injured 97 as of 8 a.m. Thursday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.

Reuters

Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan says former minister Kono

Japan's sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are necessary, even if they squeeze energy supplies, because Tokyo one day could need allies to counter China in East Asia, said Taro Kono a former defence chief and ex-foreign minister.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Quasi-emergency measures to end Monday

The government plans to completely end the quasi-emergency measures currently applied to Tokyo, Osaka and 16 other prefectures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections on Monday as scheduled.

The Independent UK

Japan to fully lift COVID-19 restrictions as infections slow

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to fully lift coronavirus restrictions on March 21 as new infections driven by the highly contagious omicron variant slow

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