March 30, New Delhi – Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to examine the economic consequences of the war in West Asia.The supply squeeze has driven up the prices of oil and natural gas, leading to significant ripple effects across supply chains in multiple industries.French...
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Tokyo, March 30 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that she would consider holding talks with the Iranian leadership at an "appropriate" time if it serves Japan's national interest, given the continued high tensions in the Middle East, according to local media."I will...
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Seoul, March 28 – A senior US diplomat will visit South Korea to advance partnerships aimed at supporting the US shipbuilding workforce and to participate in other events as part of a two-nation trip that includes a stop in Japan, the State Department said.From Friday through Thursday, Under...
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Washington, March 28 – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers announced the introduction of legislation to expand a key multinational space defense coalition to include Indo-Pacific allies such as Japan and South Korea, amid growing concerns over China and Russia's capabilities in space.The...
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Mumbai, March 27 Actress Lara Dutta gave fans a glimpse into her recent family vacation to Japan on Friday morning, revealing that she, along with her husband Mahesh Bhupathi and their daughter, walked approximately 20,000 steps each day during the trip.Sharing a lively video montage on her...
Washington, March 27 – Two US senators have introduced a bipartisan bill to examine delays in arms deliveries to key Indo-Pacific partners.The legislation, called the First Island Chain Deterrence Act, seeks a detailed review of how such delays affect US military readiness in the region...
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Los Angeles, March 26 – Reality star Kim Kardashian is giving a glimpse into her vacation with her children and Lewis Hamilton. Kardashian, 46, recently shared a series of photos and videos on her Instagram Stories, showing her and her children visiting a museum in Tokyo.A source previously...
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New Delhi, March 26 Grappling with a "surge in requests" for the inclusion of personal coaches in India's Asian Games contingent, the Sports Ministry has mandated that "demonstrable contribution" and "regular association" with athletes will be prerequisites for inclusion in the strictly curated...
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Tokyo, March 26 – Japan began releasing 30 days' worth of oil from state reserves on Thursday to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on its economy, as concerns over supply and soaring oil prices mount, local media reported.The move followed the country's decision to draw down 15...
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Beijing/Tokyo, March 25 China has protested to Japan and called for a thorough investigation and punishment of a member of the Japanese Self-Defense Force who allegedly entered the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, carrying a knife, further deepening the rift between the two countries.A 23-year-old...
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Itanagar, March 25 A Tokyo-based educational and employment services firm visited Arunachal Pradesh University on Wednesday to explore the feasibility of introducing Japanese language instruction at the institution, which would enhance global employment opportunities for students.A delegation...
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Tokyo, March 25 – The Japanese intruder who broke into the Chinese Embassy in Japan on Tuesday was arrested by the police later that same day, according to local media, with more details about the case being released.The intruder has been identified as Kodai Murata, 23, a second lieutenant in...
New Delhi/Tokyo, March 24. Northeast India has emerged as a crucial nexus where India's 'Act East Policy' aligns with Japan's 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' (FOIP), enabling coordinated efforts to counter assertive regional influences through deeper maritime and land connectivity, a report...
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Los Angeles, March 24 – British racing star Lewis Hamilton has joined reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her children for a spring break trip in Tokyo.A source confirmed that Kardashian, her three younger children, Saint, 10, Chicago, 9, and Psalm, 6, are on vacation with Hamilton, with whom...
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Mumbai, March 24 Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone is looking to sustain its strong growth momentum in India and expects a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 67 per cent in gross sales over the next five years, its managing director Rajarshi Moitra has said.He also said that the...
Seoul, March 23 – South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to hold a nationwide regular security meeting on Monday to assess the nation's security situation and response measures, Cheong Wa Dae said.The integrated security meeting, the first since he took office in June 2025, comes as...
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In New Delhi, on March 22, the head coach of India's U20 women's team, Joakim Alexandersson, stated that the team has made significant progress since qualifying for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand, and they are "not intimidated" by the challenge of competing against some of Asia's...
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New Delhi, March 22 The India U20 women's team has made "significant improvements" since qualifying, head coach Joakim Alexandersson said, expressing confidence that the team can compete strongly against Asia's top teams in the upcoming AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.The Young...
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Orleans, March 21 Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Isharani Baruah were eliminated in the women's singles semifinals after suffering straight-game losses at the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament here on Saturday.Unable to control her errors, 17-year-old Tanvi, a silver medallist...
March 21, New Delhi — Japan defeated tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women's Asian Cup final to win the continental title for the third time in the last four editions.Maika Hamano scored the decisive goal in the 17th minute, taking the ball five meters outside the box and firing it past...
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