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Japanese PM Ishiba Reviews Next Steps After US Trade Deal

Japanese PM Ishiba Reviews Next Steps After US Trade Deal

PM Shigeru Ishiba may resign after reviewing the U.S.-Japan trade deal, amid party pressure following election defeat and Trump's $550…

July 23, 2025

Trump Secures Landmark Deal with Japan, Includes Tariff and Market Access

Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping trade deal with Japan featuring a 15% reciprocal tariff and $550 billion in Japanese investments…

July 23, 2025

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Grip On Upper House As Tariff Deadline With US Nears

Facing defeat in Sunday’s election, PM Ishiba’s coalition lost its upper house majority. With internal dissent rising and US trade…

July 21, 2025

Fukushima Soil Delivered to Japan PM’s Office in Symbolic Safety Demonstration

Fukushima soil delivered to Japan PM’s office to show it's safe for reuse, sparking debate on nuclear safety, public trust…

July 19, 2025

Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Spews 3km Ash Cloud After Quakes

Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted, sending a 3.3km ash cloud skyward after recent earthquakes. Authorities issued warnings but ruled out major…

July 18, 2025

Japan Warns China: Stop Flying Fighter Jets Dangerously Close to Avoid Midair Collision

Japan warned China after its fighter jets repeatedly flew dangerously close to Japanese planes, risking collisions. Tokyo urged Beijing to…

July 11, 2025

Japan’s Kansai Airport Keeps Sinking Into Bay, Drops Further Each Year | Report

Japan’s Kansai Airport, built on clay in Osaka Bay, keeps sinking despite efforts, raising long-term concerns about flooding and stability.

July 10, 2025

Lewotobi Laki-Laki Eruption Blankets Sky With 18km-High Ash Cloud

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia erupted for the third time this year, as Japan’s Shinmoedake also saw volcanic activity.

July 7, 2025

Mount Shinmoedake Erupts—Is Mt. Fuji the Next Volcano to Blow?

Mount Shinmoedake erupted on Kyushu Island, blanketing nearby areas in ash and reviving fears of Mt. Fuji’s long-dormant threat amid…

July 5, 2025

Japan Volcano Erupts Amid Baba Vanga’s ‘July 5 Quake’ Fears

Mount Shinmoedake’s eruption and recent quakes in Japan revived viral fears over a manga prophecy predicting a July catastrophe. While…

July 5, 2025