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Topic: Tokyo

Shinzo Abe’s killer gets life term: Defence sought leniency on grounds of ‘religious abuse’

Abe was fatally shot by Tetsuya Yamagami while delivering speech at rally in Nara, a prefecture in south of Kyoto. Yamagami has been awarded life term after 3-year trial.

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s first test is on 28 October—her meeting with Trump

Sanae Takaichi is no feminist icon—her views on gender roles and same-sex marriage are conservative—but she is seen as resolute, even hardline, on policy.

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.

At least 6 dead, 100 injured as Typhoon Shanshan wreaks havoc in Japan

Centered in Pacific Ocean Typhoon Shanshan has drenched large areas with torrential rain triggering floods & landslide warnings across Japan. Subsequently, authorities have halted air, rail services.

Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, tsunami alerts issued

Authorities issued advisories for a one-metre high tsunami for the Pacific coast of the western islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, public broadcaster NHK said.

India’s ‘endeavour’ is to see Ukraine-Russia conflict move to negotiating table, says Jaishankar

After Quad meeting in Tokyo, Jaishankar also tells media that India’s relationship with China is not doing well, but only the 2 countries can find a way ahead, without turning to others.

Quad foreign ministers take aim at China, discuss Gaza & other global conflicts at Tokyo meet

Myanmar, Russia-Ukraine war, conflict in Gaza & counter-terrorism featured in discussions Monday. The 4 leaders reiterated call for 2-state solution & urged Israel to end expansion.

Japan to accept earthquake aid only from US, rejecting offers from other countries for now

US to provide a $100,000 aid package that includes resources such as blankets, water, medical supplies. Military logistical support, food, and other supplies being readied.

Typhoon Khanun approaches Japan’s Okinawa; flights cancelled, residents urged to evacuate

With predictions of gusts of up to 65 meters/second, the typhoon moved slowly northwest, with at least 20,000 people affected in Naha city alone. Its airport was closed Tuesday.

‘G7 and like-minded countries’ must continue sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, says Japan

Japan's foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, who made the comments, said he hoped the sanctions would encourage Russia to put an end to its aggression in Ukraine 'as soon as possible'.

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Indian industry must lead the charge to build an energy-resilient India

Switching to LNG alone will not grant India energy security. It must be backed up by increased electrification of cooking, industrial processes, and transportation.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.