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Topic: Japan

United Airlines passengers make emergency exit as mid-flight fire breaks out, reports Japan’s NHK

The Japanese public broadcaster reported earlier today that a Boeing 737 aircraft heading to the Philippines from Tokyo was diverted after a cargo fire indicator activated mid-air.

South Korea, Japan & US to hold joint defence drills against North Korea

Freedom Edge, an annual drill aimed at bolstering regional peace, was announced days after the dramatic appearance of North Korea, Russia & China’s leaders at Beijing’s military parade.

Family, teachers back Haryana woman trolled for ‘safe’ in Japan due to Modi’s ‘connections’ remark

While social media users mocked Shivangi Batheja’s emotional remarks after meeting PM Modi in Tokyo, her family & school in Haryana say she has made them proud.

PM Modi meets governors of 16 prefectures in Japan, highlights areas of greater collaboration

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said discussions focused on partnership between Indian states & Japanese prefectures in the fields of technology, investment, skills, start-ups & SMEs.

Japan to tighten entrepreneur visa rules, raising capital requirement to 30 million yen and job mandate

The stricter rules follow a July upper house election in which an opposition anti-immigration party gained support, contributing to the ruling coalition's loss of its majority.

On agenda during Modi’s Japan visit, naval cooperation, meetings with political, business leaders

Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force are also exploring possible cooperation in area of ship maintenance in India, says Foreign Secy Misri.

Japan mulls $68 bn investment target for India ahead of PM Modi’s visit: Report

The news platform reported that PM Modi's visit to Japan is scheduled for three days from 29 August, which will be Modi's first visit to Japan since May 2023.

King Charles to head 80th Victory over Japan commemorations

The King will be joined by his wife Queen Camilla, PM Keir Starmer, the Japanese ambassador & veterans for a National Service of Remembrance to pay tribute to those killed.

US to remove overlapping tariffs on Japanese goods, says Japan

Tokyo’s trade negotiator urged US officials to ensure a 15% levy on imports isn’t added to existing higher tariffs. Washington would amend order & refund excess duties, he said.

Hiroshima warns against nuclear weapons as it marks 80 years since atomic bomb

Thousands bowed their heads in prayer at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. US & Israeli delegates also attended the ceremony.

On Camera

Bondi Beach, Bangladesh lynching — once again, the elephant in the room will be side-stepped

Perhaps there is need for a moral ‘jihad’ against those indulging in the promulgation of terror in the name of religion.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Turkiye delivers second MILGEM-class corvette Khaibar to Pakistan Navy, two others in making

Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.