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Japan inspects US air base over chemical leaks

Tokyo, Dec 20 (IANS) Japanese authorities have conducted an on-site inspection of the US Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo over the possibility that water contaminated with Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances…

Admin December 20, 2024

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Japan MSDF minesweeper sinks after catching fire, one crew still missing

Tokyo, Nov 11 (IANS) A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) minesweeper vessel capsized and sank on Monday after catching fire off the coast of the southwestern prefecture of Fukuoka the…

Admin November 11, 2024

International

Japan, South Korea, US condemn North Korea’s latest missile launches amid rising tensions

Tokyo, Nov 5 (IANS) Japan, South Korea, and the United States on Tuesday jointly condemned North Korea's launch of multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, citing serious threats…

Admin November 5, 2024

International

Japan reports first bird flu outbreak of the season

Tokyo, Oct 17 (IANS) A highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza was detected in chickens at a poultry farm in Japan's Hokkaido after several chickens were found dead, marking the…

Admin October 17, 2024

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Japan launches H2A rocket carrying information-gathering satellite

Tokyo, Sep 26 (IANS) Japan launched an H2A rocket carrying an information-gathering satellite on Thursday after two postponements due to bad weather. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said the rocket lifted…

Admin September 26, 2024