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Putin says Japan-claimed islands' ownership subject to future talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday the sovereignty of two islands that would be transferred to Japan on the conclusion of a peace treaty is subject to future negotiations. A day after holding talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Singapore, Putin noted that ...
Focus on 1956 accord may signal dawn for Japan-Russia isle row
The dispute over the islands off Hokkaido has long been a thorn in bilateral relations, preventing Tokyo and Moscow from concluding a postwar peace treaty.
Tokyo joins ASEAN action plan to take on plastic waste in world's oceans
Japan on Thursday offered to cooperate with other Asian countries to address ocean pollution by reducing plastic debris. The country, together with China and South Korea, will assist the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in enhancing their monitoring of plastic waste and assessing the impact ...
In meeting with Putin, Abe agrees to speed up talks to conclude peace treaty
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday he agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to push forward with talks toward the conclusion of a peace treaty between the two countries that has been hampered by a long-standing territorial dispute. "I agreed with President Putin to accelerate ...
Macron joins growing list of U.S. allies to be insulted by Trump
President Donald Trump's Twitter-lashing of his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, is only the latest insult by the U.S. leader against longstanding allies. Here are some memorable barbs from Trump, who has brazenly defied traditional diplomatic convention not to speak ill of allies in public: FRANCE Trump had ...
In Tokyo, Pence praises U.S.-Japan alliance as 'model' for Asian nations
Pence’s visit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has further toughened his trade stance against Asian nations, including Japan.
A U.S. think tank says it has uncovered 13 of an estimated 20 North Korean missile operating bases inside the country — including those believed to house ballistic missiles capable of striking anywhere in Japan and the U.S. — highlighting the difficult road ahead ...
Emigration — not immigration — one of top Japanese concerns amid shrinking population: Pew poll
With Japan’s population of 127 million expected to shrink to 88 million by 2065, many appear unsettled by the perceived balance between emigration and immigration.
Abe orders Cabinet to mitigate impact of coming consumption tax hike
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered his Cabinet ministers Monday to make sure domestic demand continues to expand ahead of the consumption tax hike planned for next October. "While closely monitoring the economic situation at home and abroad, we will respond properly to sustain the economic ...
Abe set to discuss ongoing territorial issue with Putin during Singapore meeting
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to discuss the ongoing territorial dispute with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Singapore, the first stop of the Japanese leader's five-day Asia-Pacific tour that begins Wednesday. The focal point of the summit will be whether Abe can make any ...
Abe to visit Darwin war memorial this week with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
The city in northern Australia was bombed by Japanese planes during World War II.
Okinawa Gov. Tamaki meets defense minister, steps up conflict with central government over base move
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki ups the ante with the central government over plans for a U.S. military base transfer within the prefecture.
