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Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Topic: Japan

US actively pursuing return of American soldier from North Korea ahead of trilateral talks

The US is working hard to ascertain information on Private Travis King's wellbeing and engaged in 'ensuring his safety and return,' US Special Envoy for North Korea Sung Kim said.

Hong Kong to ban seafood imports from 10 Japanese prefectures if Tokyo releases nuclear water

A ban would include imports of all live, frozen, refrigerated, dried or otherwise preserved aquatic products, sea salt, and unprocessed or processed seaweed.

Japan and NATO join hands in new partnership deal at NATO Vilnius summit 2023

The new partnership programme comes as NATO explores a deeper engagement with Asia while China increases its military presence.

US, Japan, South Korea hold rare military talk in Hawaii as North Korea fires ballistic missile

Kim Yo Jong alleged a U.S. military spy plane had crossed North Korea's Exclusive Economic Zone. She warned that 'illegal intrusion' would lead to a 'very critical flight'.

Japan arranging G7 meet on sidelines of G20, says Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki

The global economy and financial markets, inflation and concerns about food and energy due to the prolonged Russian-Ukraine war will be among the issues to be discussed by the G20.

UN nuclear watchdog chief Grossi hints at disagreement among Fukushima plant report experts

Japan has blasted the IAEA’s report saying the watchdog should not be endorsing a plan which poses risks to marine life and human health.

China to ban food imports from 10 Japanese prefectures due to safety reasons, say customs

The country will also strictly review the documents for food, especially aquatic products, from other parts of Japan, customs said in a statement.

China hosts 2 Russian warships that sailed past Taiwan, Japan; joint navy drill likely

The two frigates - Gromkiy and Sovershenniy - made port at Shanghai, Chinese state television reported. Both vessels belong to Russia's Pacific Fleet, headquartered in Vladivostok.

UN approves Japan’s plan to release treated Fukushima water into ocean

After two-year review, IAEA said Japan’s plans were consistent with global safety standards and have 'negligible radiological impact to people and the environment'.

UN watchdog to submit crucial report on Fukushima water release in Japan

Japan plans to release 1.3 trillion tonnes of water used to cool the fuel rods of the Fukushima plant damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011.

On Camera

From Bronze Age migrations to British Raj—how ideas stopped flowing between India and Iran

As early states developed in the Iranian plateau and northern India, ideas continued to circulate between the steppe and the settlements of the Iranian plateau and the Punjab plains.

Geoeconomic confrontation top trigger for global crisis, cyber insecurity biggest risk for India—WEF

WEF report flags growing erosion of multilateralism, long considered stabilising force. 'Declining trust, heightened protectionism are threatening trade, investment.'

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.