Japan
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Iran lose to Japan at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania C'ship
TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran lost to Japan 65-58 at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship on Tuesday.
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3 killed in boats collision in Japan
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Three people died when a pleasure boat and a tugboat collided in the Seto Inland Sea in western Japan on Sunday morning, the coast guard said.
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Japan troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military cooperation with Australia and the US, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday.
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US, Japan, South Korea to set up secretariat to advance coop.
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The leaders of the US, Japan, and South Korea agreed on Friday to form a secretariat to help advance their trilateral cooperation.
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US aircraft carrier joins military drills with S Korea, Japan
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – South Korea's military said it will hold a three-day joint exercise with the US and Japan starting on Wednesday, featuring fighter jets and marine patrol aircraft.
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Ishiba formally reelected as Japanese PM: report
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Shigeru Ishiba was formally reelected as Japan's prime minister on Monday after a rare runoff vote in parliament that his ruling coalition no longer controls.
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Japan's government resigns
TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The Japanese government, led by Shigeru Ishiba, has resigned ahead of a parliamentary vote on the prime minister’s candidacy during a special session, following early elections held on October 27.
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Japanese Navy minesweeper catches fire, one injured: report
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – A fire broke out on a Japanese Self-Defense Forces ship on Sunday, with national broadcaster reporting that one crew member was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
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N Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles to sea
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – North Korea has launched a salvo of ballistic missiles toward the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
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Iran FM hails welcome given to his diaries in Japan
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has praised Japanese readers for the welcome they have given to a book containing diaries from his time as Iran’s ambassador to the East Asian country.
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S Korea, US, Japan run joint air drills
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – South Korea, Japan, and the United States on Nov 3 conducted a joint air drill involving a nuclear-capable bomber, Seoul’s military said, in response to North Korea’s latest long-range missile test.
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VIDEO:Japan urges 200000 people to evacuate due to heavy rain
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Nearly 200,000 people in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday as authorities warned of landslides and floods, while the remnants of a tropical storm trickle over the country.
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Japan and EU sign new defense, security pact: report
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Japan and the European Union announced a sweeping security partnership on Friday, which will include more joint drills and defense industry cooperation, amid rising tensions over China, North Korea.
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DPRK fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired a ballistic missile in the early hours of Thursday.
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Japan envoy calls for further development of ties with Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Japanese Ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada has called for cooperation with Iran while referring to good grounds for deepening bilateral relations in various areas.
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Japan's ruling coalition loses majority: Report
TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing at Sunday's national election, raising uncertainty over the make-up of the next government and the outlook for the world's fourth-largest economy.
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Iran to meet Japan in 2024 Asian Women Handball C’ship Opener
TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iran will open the 2024 Asian Women's Handball Championship with a match against Japan.
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Japan, US launch joint military exercise
TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – The US and Japan have kicked off large-scale military drills dubbed Keen Sword throughout Japan’s territory.
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Japanese FM urges restraint amid escalating tensions in WA
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Japanese foreign minister has held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, urging Tehran to exercise restraint amid the Israeli regime war on Gaza and Lebanon as well as the entire region.
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VIDEO: Israeli company's booth in military exhibition closed
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The booth of the Israeli company that participated in the Japanese military exhibition was closed due to people's protest.
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Ishiba dissolves Japan’s lower house to set up parl. election
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved Japan’s lower house of parliament Wednesday to set up an Oct. 27 snap election and seek a mandate from voters for his 9-day-old government.
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Explosion reported in Japan airport taxiway
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The runway at Miyazaki Airport in southwest Japan was closed Wednesday after an explosion on a taxiway, although no injuries were reported, authorities said.
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Japanese government resigns
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Japanese government led by Fumio Kishida has resigned.
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Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s next PM
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba won the race to lead Japan’s ruling party on Friday, lining him up to become the country’s next prime minister.
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Japanese ambassador condoles tragic mine explosion in Tabas
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Ambassador of Japan to Iran Tamaki Tsukada expressed his heartfelt condolences over the tragic mine explosion in Iran’s Tabas, South Khorasan province.
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Quad leaders hold meeting amid growing China competition
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States are meeting in US President Joe Biden’s hometown as the countries push to strengthen their Quad alliance amid growing competition with China.
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One dead, 7 missing as heavy rain triggers floods in Japan
TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – One person was killed and at least seven were missing on Saturday, officials said, as “unprecedented” rain triggered floods and landslides in Japan’s quake-hit region of Ishikawa.
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Japan's GSDF, French army hold drills in Japan for 1st time
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force and the French army have held joint drills in Japan for the first time.
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Russia, China conduct joint drills in Sea of Japan
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – On Tuesday the formations and associations of the Russian Navy began the Ocean 2024 strategic command and staff exercises, which will last until September 16.
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At least 6 dead by Typhoon Shanshan in Japan
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Japan has canceled trains and flights as one of the most powerful typhoons in decades, Typhoon Shanshan, brings severe weather to affected cities.