insert_link World Japan’s SDF searches for survivors of helicopter crash Japan’s self defense force is searching for survivors after two of its helicopters crashed on Sunday killing at least one person. Seven others remain missing. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 22, 2024 2
insert_link World South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group South Korea is strongly protesting Japan’s renewed claim over a disputed island group. Tokyo has asserted ownership of the Dokdo islands, which it calls Takeshima, in a recently published foreign policy document. Chris Gilbert reports. todayApril 17, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Japan invests millions in nutrition and resilience projects in Namibia Japan's government has allocated N$23.5 million for collaborative projects with the World Health Organisation and the Food and Agriculture Organisation in Namibia to enhance access to nutrition and protection services for vulnerable groups in the Omaheke, Khomas, and Kunene Regions. Another initiative, ‘Emergency response to enhance resilience and mitigate climate-induced impacts on livelihoods, food and nutrition security of the most vulnerable household in Namibia in the Kavango East, Kavango West […] todayApril 16, 2024 13
insert_link World Leaders of U.S. and Japan announce new defence, space and tech deals U.S. President Joseph Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said the alliance between their countries is critical for the Indo-Pacific and the world after meetings at the White House. Japan is gifting 250 cherry blossom trees to the US ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. - at a time at which US-Japan relations are as strong as ever. Caroline Malone reports. todayApril 11, 2024 9
insert_link World Students hospitalized after lightening strike at Japan football match One person is in a serious condition after lightening hit a football game in Japan. Seventeen others have also been hospitalized after being struck during a practice match in the country’s southwest. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayApril 4, 2024 10
insert_link Oshiwambo Ekakamo lyevi lya holoka mo Taiwan Aantu ya 7 oya hulitha omanga ya konda 700 yeehamekelwa mekakamo lyevi nena mo Taiwan. Ekakamo lyevi olya yonagula omatungo noondjila nolyuuvika wo mo Phillipines nomo Japan. Oshikondo shiiponga yopaulumompumbwe oshati ekakamo lyevi ndika olina oonkondo,li vulithe pwaandyoka lya holokele mu Sept 1999 noku dhipaga aantu ya thika 2 400,kwali lya vihwa noo Magnitude 7.6. Ekakamo lyevi lyanene olya vihwa noo Magnitude 7.4 lya holoka ongula yonena lopotundi onti 08h00. todayApril 3, 2024 14
insert_link World Japan condemns N Korea missile launch Japan is condemning North Korea following a ballistic missile launch. The missile flew 650 kilometers before landing short of Japanese waters. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayApril 2, 2024 18
insert_link World North Korea rejects talk of talks with Japan North Korea is rejecting any possibility of a meeting between Kim Jong Un and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to state news agency KCNA. It comes a day after reports that Pyongyang had received a summit request from Japan. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayMarch 27, 2024 20
insert_link World Japan and US to upgrade military pact The US and Japan are expected to announce a major security pact update when leaders from the two countries meet in Washington next month, according to the Financial Times. Reports expect it to be the biggest security upgrade in 60 years as both countries look to counter China’s military positioning in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayMarch 25, 2024 6
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
