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Hong Kong withdraws bill that sparked protests

Hong Kong legislature on Wednesday officially withdrew the controversial extradition bill, which sparked months of protest. IMAGE: An anti-government protester holds a tear gas canister during a......

End of an era: Japan's Emperor Akihito abdicates

The long-reigning monarch is the first to abdicate his throne in nearly 200 years. IMAGE: Japan's Emperor Akihito bows as he leaves a ritual called Taiirei-Seiden-no-gi, a ceremony for the......

The tuna that costs a whopping Rs 21 crore!

A record $3.1 m (Rs 21 crore) has been paid for a giant bluefin tuna at Tokyo’s new fish market, which replaced the world-famous Tsukiji late last year. The winning bid for the prized but......

Hours after typhoon, powerful 6.6-quake hits Japan

A powerful earthquake has rocked the city of Sapporo in northern Japan just hours after large parts of the south of the country was battered by the biggest typhoon to hit in 25 years. ......

Typhoon Jebi, Japan's most powerful storm in 25 years, wreaks havoc

A powerful typhoon has slammed into western Japan, inundating the region’s main international airport, blowing a tanker into a bridge, disrupting land and air travel and leaving......

Japan offers India $15 bln loan for bullet train in edge over China

Japan's decision to give virtually free finance for Modi's pet programme is part of its broader push back against China's involvement in infrastructure development in South Asia over the past......

Japan's economy slips into a recession

Japan's economy unexpectedly slipped into recession in the third quarter, setting the stage for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to delay an unpopular sales tax hike and call a snap election half-way......

DTH cos eye foreign channels to woo subscribers

As competition hots up in the direct-to-home (DTH) space, operators, including Dish TV and Sun Direct, are now turning to foreign language channels to build their content bouquet in a bid to take......

Salary paid abroad to attract tax

Multinational companies adopt a uniform policy in respect of their employees' salaries. In many cases, employees are transferred from one country to another. Therefore, there has to be continuity......

Govt plans licence fee for radios, TV sets

The Information and Broadcasting ministry on Wednesday favoured reviving of the licence fee for radios and television sets, or at least a one time tax, to make Prasar Bharathi financially viable.......

IOC firm on decision to move Tokyo Games marathon

Temperatures in Sapporo, which will also host some soccer games, are as much as five to six degrees centigrade cooler than Tokyo during the day. IMAGE: Athletes go through the motions in the men's......

Osaka giving up US citizenship to play for Japan in 2020 Olympics

And while Japan has largely embraced the 21-year-old, she still faces some indignities. IMAGE: Naomi Osaka it will be special for her to represent host Japan at the Tokyo Games. Photograph: Kim......

PIX: Trump watches 'incredible' sumo wrestling in Japan

'It was amazing to see the president here. I wish more Japanese young people would take an interest in sumo.' IMAGE: US President Donald Trump, centre, first lady Melania Trump, 2nd right,......

Sports Shorts: Superfan dies with unfulfilled Tokyo 2020 dream

IMAGE: Naotoshi Yamada poses for a photo at his office in Tokyo. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Superfan Naotoshi Yamada, famous in Japan for having been to every Summer Games since 1964,......

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team jumps to 5th in rankings

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: India coach Harendra Singh is mighty pleased with the attitude and performances of his players. Photograph: Hockey India......

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone dies at 101 - NHK

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone has died at the age of 101, NHK television said on Friday, after a career during which he... ...

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Japanese actress Erika Sawajiri, famous for her role in 2005 drama "1 Litre of Tears", has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs, NHK... ...

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Japan justice minister likely to resign over wife's alleged election irregularities - NHK

Japanese Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai is likely to resign following a media report of election irregularities by his wife, who is a ruling... ...

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Former top U.N. refugee official, Japan's Sadako Ogata, dies at 92

Sadako Ogata, a former top U.N. refugee official known for donning a helmet and flak jacket on trips into the field, has died, Japanese public... ...

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Ten killed as storms ravage eastern Japan - NHK

The death toll from torrential rains that caused flooding and mudslides in Japan climbed to 10 on Saturday, with three others missing, public... ...

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