Japan

South Korea vs Japan: War time atrocities refuse to die, new equation may turn puzzling for US

South Korea and Japan are at loggerheads again after almost a century but the past refuses to die down as compensation issue lingers high over Tokyo

Aug 12, 2019

Japan Open 2019 quarter-final, PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi: Preview, Prediction, Schedule, TV listings and Live Streaming

PV Sindhu will look forward to beating her Japanese counterpart and move one step closer to winning her first title of 2019.

Jul 26, 2019

Indian tariffs on US products 'no longer acceptable': Trump

Trump's attack in a tweet came just as trade officials of the two countries are preparing to meet to address the issue as a follow up to the talks on the sidelines of G20 Summit.

Jul 9, 2019

Copa America 2019 semi-final, Chile vs Peru: Preview, TV listings and how to watch in India

La Roja were the champions in the last two editions of the quadrennial tournament, they aim to complete a hat-trick of the tournament win.

Jul 3, 2019

Why is Japan resuming commercial whaling after 30 years?

In Japan, whale meat has cultural significance due to its popularity as a cheap source of protein.

Jul 1, 2019

US-China trade war: Trump to discuss Huawei issue with Xi at G20 Osaka summit

Chinese officials have said that reversing the technology ban on the Chinese tech giant was their top priority in trade negotiations between the two countries.

Jun 29, 2019

Did Trump warn Putin against meddling in 2020 US elections at G20 summit?

Trump made the tongue-in-cheek comment, "Don't meddle in US elections," a year after he was criticised for not confronting President Vladimir Putin at the Helsinki summit for Russian interference in the 2016 US elections.

Jun 28, 2019

At G20 summit in Japan, PM Narendra Modi makes Trump and Abe say 'JAI'

Modi and Trump discussed various bilateral and global issues including the ongoing trade dispute, defence, Iran and 5G communications networks on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Japan.

Jun 28, 2019

Terrorism, trade on PM Modi's agenda for G20 Summit | Key points

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hopes to engage with the participating countries on a varied range of issues such as women empowerment, terrorism and artificial intelligence.

Jun 27, 2019

Pompeo faces thorny issues on India visit, from trade to Russia arms deals

Mike Pompeo will kick off his visit to India by calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was re-elected for a second term last month with a powerful mandate that analysts say gives him the chance to take bold reforms to propel Asia's third-largest economy towards faster growth.

Jun 26, 2019

Copa America 2019, Chile vs Uruguay: Preview, TV listings and how to watch in India

Chile, champions of the last two editions, will seek to continue their winning streak by recording their third victory in this edition.

Jun 24, 2019

Japan school sorry for making female students report about their period cycle

Details regarding the case emerged after a first-year female student told her parents that she was made to say her name, class and number of days into her menstrual cycle in the presence of other teachers in the room.

Jun 21, 2019

Fernando Torres announces retirement as fans around the world bid farewell

The Spanish star had the best time of his career playing for Liverpool and scoring many goals for the team.

Jun 21, 2019

Iran rejects US allegations of Gulf of Oman tanker attacks

The United States, which has accused Iran or its proxies of carrying out a May 12 attack on four tankers off the United Arab Emirates' coast as well as May 14 drone strikes on two Saudi oil-pumping stations.

Jun 14, 2019

2 oil tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman

Tensions erupt as two tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman region on Thursday.

Jun 13, 2019

Pompeo to visit Delhi before Modi-Trump meeting

Pompeo's focus on economic ties comes amid stresses in trade relations from Trump's America First policy and priority to cut trade deficits.

Jun 11, 2019

Singapore court rejects India's plea in case against Nissan

Nissan Motor had sent a legal notice to Tamil Nadu claiming unpaid due worth Rs 5000 crores in 2016.

May 30, 2019

Japanese man swallows 246 packets of cocaine, dies mid-air

The deceased was on his way to Tokyo from Colombia when the incident took place.

May 29, 2019

Japan mass stabbing rampage leaves 1 dead, 12 injured

Mass stabbing leaves at least 12 school children injured in Kawasaki City, south of Tokyo.

May 28, 2019

Wadia Group shares nosedive 17% after Ness Wadia gets 2-year prison term in Japan

Co-owner of Kings XI Punjab Ness Wadia possessed 25 grams of cannabis resin. He was arrested in early March in Japan.

Apr 30, 2019