US, Korea, Japan military drills kick off near Jeju

US, Korea, Japan military drills kick off near Jeju

Japan, the US, and South Korea are holding the second joint "Freedom Edge" war games. The US military says the drills, held off the Korean island of Jeju, are to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the countries. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

November 13, 2024 13

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North Korea long-range ballistic missile test splashes down between Japan and Russia

North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea and Japan said. It comes a day after Seoul reported the North was making preparations to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

October 31, 2024 18

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The Pentagon says 10 thousand North Korean soldiers are in Russia

The Pentagon says some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to eastern Russia for training - triple its previous estimate. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The number was released soon after NATO confirmed that North Korean troops had been dispatched to assist Russia. ABC news reports that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Monday that this development signifies "a significant escalation" in North Korea's participation in the […]

October 29, 2024 24

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Political uncertainty persists in Japan

Japan is continuing to face political uncertainty in the aftermath of the ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a general election. Parliament will have to vote within the next few weeks to choose a prime minister. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

October 29, 2024 7

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Japan annoyed at Russia’s denial of airspace violation

Japan is expressing frustration at Russia’s denial that it intruded into its airspace last month. Tokyo says a Russian military patrol plane flew over waters north of Hokkaido three times prompting an Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jet to fire a signal flare. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo.

October 4, 2024 20

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Japan airport reopens after US made bomb explodes

Japan’s Miyazaki airport is reopening after a dud American bomb exploded on Wednesday forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo.

October 3, 2024 38

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Ishiba becomes Japan PM

Japan is swearing in a new prime minister today. Shigeru Ishiba is beginning the role after winning the ruling party’s presidential election last week. From Tokyo, Chris Gilbert reports.

October 1, 2024 7

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Landslides and flooding kill six in central Japan

Rescue efforts are underway in Japan’s Noto region after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding at the weekend. At least six people are dead and 10 unaccounted for. As Chris Gilbert reports.

September 23, 2024 13

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Ovanamaumbo vedulife po 4,000 moshitopolwa sha Kunene no Ohangwena ota vakapewa omakwafo oikulya yoshikukuta moule weehani 6 dilikomesho. Eshi osheya konima eshi oprograma yoikulya mounyuni koshi yehangano loiwana yahangana opamwe neyambidido lepangelo la Japan kwalopotwa layandja oshimaliwa shee N$9 million opo shikwafele oporogama yomakwafelo oikulya yoshikukuta. Eyambidido okwa teelelika likayandje oikulya koshiwana oshoyo koimuna okudja moitopolwa yatumbulwa. Oo eli omu Ambassador wa Japan mo Namibia Hisao Nishimaki, pefimbo loshiindingili tapopi […]

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