Japan

News DeskIslamabad: A massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Far East coast on Wednesday, sending tsunami alerts reverberating across the Pacific and reigniting global concerns about one of nature’s most catastrophic and…

AFP/APPTokyo: A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Far East on Wednesday, triggering tsunami waves that reached parts of Russia and Japan and prompting Pacific-wide tsunami warnings.Russia’s emergencies ministry…

AFP/APPWashington: US tariff negotiations with major trading partners have intensified as countries rush to avoid steep duties set to take effect by Friday, August 1.These tariff hikes initially proposed in April target dozens of…

AFP/APPWashington: Donald Trump announced Tuesday a "massive" trade deal with Japan, as a deadline looms for other major US trade partners to strike agreements before the end of the month.In an attempt to slash his country's…

Ishtiaq AhmedBradford: What is unfolding in Gaza today is a devastating illustration of how the once-oppressed can, in time, become oppressors. The Israeli state, shaped by a history of persecution and trauma, now stands accused of…

Bisma MazharRawalpindi: In an era marked by globalization, hyper-connectivity, and rising geopolitical tensions, Japan’s public diplomacy offers a compelling case of soft power strategy in action. Unlike conventional diplomatic…

ReutersTokyo: Japanese space startup ispace (9348.T) announced that its uncrewed lunar lander, Resilience, likely crashed during its descent attempt on Friday, marking the company’s second failed moon landing in just two years.The…

News Desk Tokyo: A wave of anxiety triggered by viral earthquake predictions has rippled across East Asia, dampening travel plans to Japan just as the country records a historic surge in tourism. The panic, largely fuelled by a resurfaced…

News DeskIslamabad: In response to escalating tensions with India, the government of Pakistan has initiated a high-level diplomatic mission led by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. The delegation will…

AFP/APPParis: Shifting trade announcements have led to unprecedented volatility in the global shipping industry in recent weeks, with industry players having to constantly adapt to new US tariffs.Cargo ships put to sea half empty,…