The Prime Ministers of Japan and India, Fumio Kishida and Narendra Modi, after their meeting in New Delhi, agreed that changing the status quo by force is a reprehensible act, in a first Indian spike against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Japanese prime minister stressed to his Indian counterpart that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine […]
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Japanese PM calls on India to take clear stand on Ukraine war
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had shaken “the foundations of the international order” and demanded a clear response from India, Reuters reported. “We (Kishida and Monti) have reaffirmed that any unilateral change in the status quo by force can not be forgiven […]
Ukraine: Japanese PM to stress importance of unity at meeting with Indian counterpart
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will call for a unified approach to Ukraine when he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today, also aiming to strengthen security relations across the Indo-Pacific region. “As the Russian invasion of Ukraine coincides with this trip, I would like to stress the importance of international […]
7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan: At least one dead, thousands of households left without power
LAST UPDATE: 12:20 Authorities and residents of northeastern Japan are now trying to clear the damage from the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the area yesterday, Wednesday, killing at least one person and injuring more than 160, according to a revised downstream report. authorities. The quake caused parts of houses to collapse, a train to […]
Japan: 7.3 magnitude earthquake shakes northeast coast – Tsunami alert
LAST UPDATE: 18.31 A strong earthquake, measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale, shook buildings, leaving hundreds of thousands of households in Tokyo without electricity. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. The […]
Japan: Sanctions on billionaire, 11 Duma members and other Russians
The Japanese Ministry of Finance announced today that it has decided to freeze any resources in the Japanese jurisdiction of another 17 Russians, increasing the total number of persons to be sanctioned due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine to 61. The measure was announced just 24 hours after the United States imposed sanctions on […]
Japan: Growth slower than expected in the fourth quarter
The Japanese economy grew at a slower pace than originally expected in the last quarter of 2021, due to lower-than-expected consumer spending, the revised data showed. The third largest economy in the world, after the USA and China, grew by 4.6% on an annual basis, which reflects what would happen if the growth rate of […]
Japan Announces Ban on Exports of Oil Refinery Equipment to Russia – Hirokazu Matsuno
Secretary General of the Japanese Cabinet, Hirokazu Matsuno announced on Tuesday that the country bans exports of oil refinery equipment to Russia. Previously, the Financial Times had reported that the European Union plans to reduce imports of Russian gas by two thirds in twelve months. As reported by Bloomberg, citing two unnamed EU officials with […]
Japan has announced new sanctions against Russians and Belarusians
The Japanese Ministry of Finance announced today that it is freezing any resources of 32 other officials and oligarchs of Russia and Belarus in the Japanese jurisdiction due to the invasion of Ukraine. The new sanctions target 20 Russians, including officials and associates of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government, vice-speakers of parliament, the leader of […]
Japan may take more action against Russia
Japan may take more action in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which could have a significant impact on Japan’s energy sector, a senior ruling party lawmaker said Sunday, calling for a complete cessation of oil and natural gas use. gas from Russia, according to Bloomberg. Sanctions against Moscow – such as the seizure […]
