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Japan begins unilateral oil reserve release amid Iran crisis

Japan began releasing oil from its reserves Monday to alleviate supply concerns that have...

Japan mulls ways to ensure vessel safety in Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that Japan is considering what it can do...

Japan ruling party urges “careful” decision on Mideast ship escort mission

A senior Japanese ruling party official on Sunday called for a "careful" decision regarding...

Japan gov’t OKs bill to set up intel body to counter foreign espionage

Japan's Cabinet approved Friday a bill to establish a ministerial-level "national intelligence committee" as...

Japan approves launch of stem-cell treatments in world’s first

The Japanese government on Friday conditionally approved the commercialization of two regenerative medicine products...

Japan refrains from outright support of U.S., Israeli attacks on Iran

Japan has refrained from expressing outright support for the weekend launch of U.S. and...

Philippines, Japan, U.S. hold joint drill in waters near Taiwan

The Philippines, Japan and the United States on Thursday concluded a four-day naval drill...

Philippines accounts for 3 of 129 journalists killed in 2025

A record 129 members of the news media were killed worldwide in 2025, two-thirds...