insert_link World Japan, US and South Korea’s top uniformed officers vow to boost cooperation Japan and South Korea, America's two most powerful allies in the Pacific, are tightening security ties amid increasing concerns over China's assertiveness in the region and North Korean threats, according to Japan's top general. It follows a meeting between top uniformed officers of Japan, the United States and South Korea in Tokyo. Laura Westbrook reports. today19 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia to Charge Visa Fee for 33 Countries Starting April 2025 As of April 1st next year, citizens from 33 countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, and Russia, will be required to pay N$1,600 for a visa application upon arrival in Namibia. The Namibian government has decided to implement this new regulation for visas on arrival, specifically targeting countries that have not reciprocated Namibia’s visa exemption for certain countries. This announcement was made by Home Affairs […] today18 July, 2024
insert_link World Japan completes 7th round of nuclear waste discharge Japan has completed a seventh round of treated, nuclear water discharge from the crippled power plant at Fukushima. It began slowly releasing more than a million tonnes of water used to cool fuel inside the wrecked nuclear reactors in August last year. Chris Gilbert reports. today17 July, 2024
insert_link World Japan to reach out to Pacific nations to counter China at PALM10 Japan is set to announce a new development package for Pacific Island nations to further counter the influence of China in the region at a Tokyo summit this week. The PALM 10 meeting between Japan and members of Pacific Island Forum begins on Tuesday and is expected to oppose any change to the international order by unilateral force. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today15 July, 2024
insert_link World Three missing in Japan mudslide Three people are missing after a landslide buried a house in west Japan. The slip occurred after the weather agency warned of heavy rain in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today12 July, 2024
insert_link World Japan investigates intrusion into Chinese waters Japan is investigating how one of its destroyers intruded into Chinese waters. The Maritime Self Defense Force vessel Suzutsuki was monitoring war drills when it entered Chinese territory without permission last week. Chris Gilbert reports today11 July, 2024
insert_link World Japan and Philippines hold defense talks Japan and the Philippines are holding security talks in Manila on Monday. The meeting is expected to result in a new defense pact between the two countries. Chris Gilbert reports. today8 July, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Latest US assault allegations angers Okinawans Locals in Japan’s Okinawa region are protesting two cases of alleged sexual assault by US military personnel. The Pentagon says it’s closely tracking the cases which have fueled local anger. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today3 July, 2024
insert_link World US, Korea and Japan vow strategic cooperation to boost security and economies Commerce and trade ministers from the United States, Japan and South Korea have vowed to cooperate on strategic issues including artificial intelligence safety and semiconductor supply chains. The ministers issued a joint statement underscoring a deepening of trilateral cooperation amid an intensifying China-U.S. rivalry. As our Laura Westbrook reports. today27 June, 2024
