Japanese PM Abe resigns over worsening health TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving premier, announced his resignation because of poor health on Friday, ending a stint at the helm of the world's third-biggest economy in which he sought to revive growth and bolster its... Women 28 Aug, 2020
Japan PM Abe set to resign over worsening health: source TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the nation's longest-serving premier, is set to resign due to his worsening health, a source close to a ruling party official said on Friday, sparking a slide in Tokyo stock prices and a rise in the... Women 28 Aug, 2020
Gurkha officer reminisces about heroics of his grandfather KATHMANDU, AUGUST 14 As the United Kingdom marks the 75th anniversary of ‘Victory over Japan Day,’ a Gurkha officer has paid tribute to his grandfather, who was awarded the Victoria Cross. Rifleman Bhanbhagta Gurung was given the nation’s... Travel 15 Aug, 2020
Japan OKs divisive plan to send naval troops to Mideast TOKYO: Japan on Friday approved a contentious plan to send its naval troops to the Middle East to ensure the safety of Japanese ships transporting oil to the energy-poor country that heavily depends on imports from the region. The Cabinet's decision... Women 27 Dec, 2019
Japanese emperor publicly proclaims his enthronement in centuries-old ceremony TOKYO: Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state. Naruhito became... Women 22 Oct, 2019
Trump says he backs Japan's efforts to talk with Iran TOKYO: President Donald Trump on Monday backed the Japanese prime minister's interest in using his country's good relations with Iran to help broker a possible dialogue between the US and its nemesis in the Middle East. Trump, who has said he's... Women 27 May, 2019
Japan's emperor prays for peace in first abdication in 200 years TOKYO: Japanese Emperor Akihito, in his final remarks as his three-decade reign drew to a close on Tuesday, thanked the people for their support and expressed hope for a peaceful future. Akihito, 85, the first monarch to abdicate in two... Women 30 Apr, 2019
Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne Abdication marks the end of a three-decade reign Akihito's abdication the first in two decades New era begins when Naruhito becomes emperor on Wednesday Abdication marked by brief and simple Imperial Palace ceremony TOKYO:... Women 30 Apr, 2019
US to unveil 'toughest' sanctions on North Korea: Vice-president Pence TOKYO: Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. is preparing to announce the "toughest and most aggressive" economic sanctions against North Korea in the coming days, boosting pressure on the bellicose government during the Winter... Women 07 Feb, 2018
Former UN chief Ban won't run for South Korea presidency SEOUL: Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday that he won't run for South Korea's presidency, a surprise announcement that removes a key figure from the scramble to replace impeached President Park Geun-hye and further stirs the... Women 01 Feb, 2017
SKorean monk dies after setting himself ablaze over Japan deal SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: A South Korean Buddhist monk has died days after he set himself on fire to protest the country's deal with Japan on former Korean sex slaves. The 64-year-old monk set himself ablaze Saturday during rallies against impeached South... Women 10 Jan, 2017
Japan's defence minister visits Yasukuni shrine after Pearl Harbor trip Japan's defence minister visited a controversial shrine to Japan's war dead on Thursday, just after accompanying Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on a historic visit to Pearl Harbor, where Japan's attack brought the United States into World War... Women 29 Dec, 2016
