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In Tokyo, Trump and Takaichi bonded over a mutual friend – and a mutual enemy
World
November 1, 2025
In Tokyo, Trump and Takaichi bonded over a mutual friend – and a mutual enemy
Tokyo — During their closely watched first meeting in Tokyo, Donald Trump and Sanae Takaichi looked more like old friends…
With a new leader – and Trump in town – Japanese families whose loved ones were abducted by North Korea have fresh hope
World
October 28, 2025
With a new leader – and Trump in town – Japanese families whose loved ones were abducted by North Korea have fresh hope
For the families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korean agents decades ago, this week is perhaps the best shot…
Video: Japanese archaeologist receives invitation to Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening ceremony
Archaeology
October 28, 2025
Video: Japanese archaeologist receives invitation to Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening ceremony
Japanese archaeologist, Professor Sakuji Yoshimura, received a custom invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).…
Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump
World
October 27, 2025
Japan’s new prime minister faces her biggest test yet: Meeting Trump
Tokyo — Months before she became Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi said she’d been invited to meet US President Donald…
President Sisi congratulates Sanae Takaichi on her election as PM of Japan
Egypt
October 23, 2025
President Sisi congratulates Sanae Takaichi on her election as PM of Japan
BRUSSELS, Oct 21 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan,…
Saving Alexandria from sinking through Japanese technology
Opinion
October 21, 2025
Saving Alexandria from sinking through Japanese technology
The city of Alexandria is facing a difficult environmental crisis, threatened not only by its low-lying coastal location but also…
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader
World
October 21, 2025
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader
Tokyo — Staunch conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, in a landmark…
PM backs expansion of Japanese schools, opens new road in Monufia
Egypt
October 1, 2025
PM backs expansion of Japanese schools, opens new road in Monufia
SHIBIN AL-KOUM, Egypt, Sept 30 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday stressed the importance of expanding Japanese-Egyptian schools…
Japan is arming a warship with US missiles that can hit targets up to 1,000 miles away as Pacific arms race heats up
World
October 1, 2025
Japan is arming a warship with US missiles that can hit targets up to 1,000 miles away as Pacific arms race heats up
Seoul, South Korea — A Japanese warship is on the way to the United States to be fitted with Tomahawk…
How the world’s most elderly country is fighting heat in a deadly double crisis
World
September 21, 2025
How the world’s most elderly country is fighting heat in a deadly double crisis
Tokyo — Whenever he’s home, 84-year-old Toshiaki Morioka carries an alarm device that measures temperature and humidity, which can summon…