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US, Japan, South Korea to share N.Korean missile warning data before the year ends
North Korea has ramped up military development since diplomatic efforts collapsed in 2019, conducting a string of banned weapons tests, including test-firing multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles
Explained: Why is Japan axing thousands of trees when the world needs more green cover?
The Japanese government has proposed to axe thousands of cedar trees to tackle seasonal hay fever, which PM Fumio Kishida has called a ‘social problem’. The pollen shed from these trees triggers allergy cases every year, affecting an estimated 40 per cent of the population
Japan puts ballistic missile defences on alert after North Korea's satellite launch warning
Japan has warned it will destroy and shoot down any projectile that threatened its territory after North Korea informed of a satellite launch between 31 May and 11 June
World’s biggest nuclear plant may stay shut as employee leaves important documents on car roof
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Japan's Niigata prefecture is operated by the Tokyo Electric Power Co or Tepco. It claimed that an employee placed a stack of documents on top of a car before driving off and losing them
THESE are the world’s most miserable countries (some may surprise you)
Unemployment and inflation are plaguing the world. According to an annual misery index, Zimbabwe is the most miserable country because of the high cost of living. Happiness is elusive in Venezuela, Lebanon, Syria, and Sudan
Japan won't join NATO, but local office considered to facilitate consultations with allies, says PM Kishida
NATO's continual eastward expansion in the Asia-Pacific, interference in regional affairs, attempts to destroy regional peace and stability, and push for bloc confrontation calls for high vigilance from countries in the region," said Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry.
Taiwan’s last ‘comfort woman’ dies: The history of World War II sex slaves
The term ‘comfort women’ has been given to people that were forced to work as sex slaves by the Japanese Army during World War II. It comes from the Japanese word ianfu – which combines the Chinese characters 'comfort or solace' (i-an) and woman (fu)
Responsible Fashion: How PM Narendra Modi is promoting sustainability through his sartorial choices
The Indian premier hit headlines at the G7 summit in Japan when he donned a chandan-shade sadri jacket made from recycled PET bottles. PM Narendra Modi has walked the talk of adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle by wearing sustainable outfits earlier as well
G7 to focus on ‘de-risking’ from China: How is it different from decoupling?
At the G7 summit in Hiroshima, leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies said that they need to de-risk and not decouple from China. It means reducing Beijing’s control of global supply chains but not isolating it completely
Joe Biden invites Japan, South Korea leaders to US for talks
Tokyo and Seoul, both key US allies, have long been at odds over issues related to Japan's brutal 1910-1945 colonial rule of Korea, including sexual slavery and forced labour
G7 Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with UK's Rishi Sunak
PM Modi arrived at the Group of Seven Leaders summit yesterday at the invitation of Fumio Kishida. Since then, he has held talks with various world leaders
PM Modi pays floral tributes at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
PM Modi is visiting Hiroshima from May 19 to 21 primarily for the annual summit of the G7 advanced economies in which he is expected to speak on challenges facing the globe, including food, fertiliser and energy security
G7 tightens sanctions against Russia: Will they be effective?
The US and other G7 nations rolled out a new wave of global sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The allied nations are aiming at sectors like architecture, and transportation; and hundreds of people and firms who are helping Moscow to evade existing sanctions
Which countries are skipping the G20 meet in Kashmir?
The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting is being hosted by India in Srinagar on 22-24 May. This is J&K's first significant international event since losing its special status in 2019. While Saudi Arabia and Egypt have not yet registered, China and Turkey have chosen to skip the event
G7 wants 'stable relations' with China but warns against 'militarisation activities' in Asia-Pacific
G7 leaders sought to keep the door open to cooperation and avoid further inflaming tensions between the world's second-largest economy and the grouping of major Western powers plus Japan
G7 Summit: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lands in Japan
The war in Ukraine is at the top of the agenda for the three-day summit, where leaders are expected to make a strong statement of unity in support of Ukraine and unveil new measures to choke off Russia’s ability to fund and supply its war
G7 Summit: PM Modi discusses bilateral ties with Japan counterpart
India has been invited to attend the G7 conference as a guest nation. Nuclear disarmament, economic resilience and security, regional concerns, climate and energy, food and health, and development are the main focuses of the G7 summit's outreach to the invited guest nations
WATCH: PM Modi unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi during G7 Summit in Japan's Hiroshima
India has been invited to attend the G7 conference as a guest nation. Nuclear disarmament, economic resilience and security, regional concerns, climate and energy, food and health, and development are the main focuses of the G7 summit's outreach to the invited guest nations
WATCH: PM Modi interacts with members of Indian diaspora in Japan's Hiroshima
PM Modi arrived in the Japanese city on Friday to attend the annual summit of the G7 grouping and the third in-person Quad leaders meeting during which he will exchange views with world leaders on global challenges and discuss ways to collectively address them
'Will amplify the voices and concerns of the Global South at G7', says Prime Minister Modi
India is not a member of the Group of Seven but has been invited by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida who has time and again expressed his own conviction in strengthening ties with the Global South