Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast commentsJapan’s defence minister will visit Canberra this week, the highest level engage
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theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Japan's leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been increasingly seen secluding herself at home
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abcnews.com
22.08.2026
In Japan, the death sentence was carried out for the first time during Takaichi's prime ministership
Japan carried out the first death sentence since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi came to power on August 21.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Weather tracker: Extreme rainfall deluges Japan and South Korea
Unprecedented downpours cause deaths, evacuations and transport chaos. Plus, Hurricane Lala batters HawaiiSouth Korea and Japan were hit by extreme rainfall late last week and into this week. On 13 Au
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
The death sentence was executed in Japan
The death sentence was executed in Japan on August 21.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Russia holds rare missile test near islands claimed by Japan
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called Moscow's military buildup on the islands unacceptable.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Express train hits and kills 4 workers at a railway station in Japan
Four people working on a railway track in Japan died after an express train hit them
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abcnews.com
20.08.2026
Japan exports grow at fastest pace since 2022 on chip demand, cars and weak yen
The data shows that Japan's manufacturers have largely managed to navigate the fallout from the Middle East conflict so far.
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japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Kim Jong Un's sister threatened to attack Japan
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, head of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, has threatened Japan with an immediate and devastating strike if it attempts milita
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Foreign visitors to Japan increased 0.1% in July
The uptick comes despite visitors from mainland China dropping 56.1% due to the Chinese government's advisory against travel to Japan.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Japan and OAS award Haiti $3M to help troubled country prepare for long-awaited elections
Japan and the Organization of American States have signed a deal to award Haiti a $3 million grant to help it register voters as the troubled country prepares to hold general elections for the first t
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abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Hull City interested in Japan winger Nakamura
Hull City express an interest in signing Stade de Reims' Japanese winger Keito Nakamura
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bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claim
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abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Russia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visit
Russia summons Japan's ambassador to Moscow over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's 'anti-Russian' remarks.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
The ambassador of Japan in Moscow arrived at the Russian MFA
Japanese Ambassador to Moscow Akira Muto arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal
Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force is currently testing Helsing's HX-2 strike drone, as Tokyo looks to modernize its military and counter an increasingly assertive China.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Tens of thousands of households were without water after the earthquake in southern Japan
About 26,500 households in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu Island, Japan, are still without water supply after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck on July 28.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.08.2026
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit
The US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's a
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
14.08.2026
Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded
At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.
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aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture
Unprecedented rainfall battered Japan on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and flooding parts of Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. Authorities issued the region’s highest-level rain warning f
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euronews.com
14.08.2026