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President Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a deal. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump says nuclear deal with Iran achievable as sanctions sting

In Tehran, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran was not seeking nuclear weapons, which its supreme leader had banned in an edict.

28 May 2019 11:52 AM

Footage broadcast on local TV stations showed multiple police cars, ambulances and fire engines at the scene. (Photo:AP)

2 Dead, 17 injured in Japan mass stabbing

The fire department said 17 others were injured in the attack, among them more children.

28 May 2019 8:19 AM

Authorities identified the man only as Udo “N’‘ and said he had travelled to Mexico’s capital from Bogota, Colombia. (Representational Photo)

Japanese man dies in flight after consuming 246 cocaine packets

The prosecutor’s office says other passengers reported seeing the man convulsing in the early hours of Friday.

27 May 2019 1:39 PM

On Sunday, Trump tweeted that he expected big moves on trade would wait until after Japan’s upper house election in July. (Photo:AP)

Trump addresses Japan over trade gap, expects ‘good things’ from North Korea

Trump explicitly linked trade and security, a link that disturbs Tokyo, whose alliance with US stands at the core of its defence policies.

27 May 2019 10:52 AM

Dining with Abe and their wives at a typical Tokyo grill restaurant on Sunday, Trump said he 'had a great time' and was looking forward to meeting Naruhito. (Photo:AP)

Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor

After calling on Naruhito in the morning, Trump and his avowed close friend Abe will meet for summit talks and have lunch.

27 May 2019 8:48 AM

The Japanese government has said that North Korea's recent test of short-range missiles violated the UN resolutions. (Photo:AP)

North Korea's weapon test did not disturb me: Trump

"North Korea fired off some small weapons, which disturbed some of my people, and others, but not me, Trump wrote on Twitter.

26 May 2019 9:01 AM

Trump and Abe are expected to discuss trade during talks on Monday. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump arrives in Japan as trade talk looms

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will treat Trump to an imperial banquet and front row seats at a sumo tournament during the trip.

25 May 2019 3:10 PM

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has carefully courted Trump since before he took office and their cordial, golfing-buddy relationship has helped keep relations on an even keel. (Photo:AP)

Trade with Japan not as big a problem for Donald Trump as China

The USD 70 billion Japanese trade surplus with the US is dwarfed by China’s USD 379 billion surplus.

25 May 2019 9:28 AM

Brent crude was up by 96 cents, or 1.3 per cent, at USD 73.17 a barrel.

Oil surges after OPEC indicates it will maintain output cuts

US West Texas Intermediate crude was 82 cents, 1.3 per cent, higher at USD 63.58 a barrel.

20 May 2019 10:33 AM

Bitcoin fell to as low as USD 6,178 at Bitstamp exchange, down 21.6 per cent from the previous close and last stood down 8.2 per cent at USD 7,236.

Bitcoin sinks abruptly after seven weeks of recovery

After many lackluster months, the price of bitcoin started to rally from early April, hitting a 10-month high earlier this week.

17 May 2019 3:09 PM

Japan on Friday passed laws to ban drones being flown over Tokyo 2020 Olympic sites and US military facilities as a measure aimed at preventing terror attacks. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

Japan bans drones over Olympic, military sites

Current law already bans the flying of drones over key facilities such as the Prime Minister's Office and the Imperial Palace.

17 May 2019 2:55 PM

The sources declined to be identified because the information has not been made public.

Nissan's Saikawa to stay on as president, Renault chief to join board: Sources

The appointments are likely to be announced on Friday and presented for approval at a shareholder meeting in June.

17 May 2019 11:27 AM

WTI was also up for a fourth day and was headed for a weekly gain of 2.7 per cent, the first rise in four weeks.

Oil rises as Middle East tensions mounts, set for weekly gains

Brent crude futures were at USD 73.00 a barrel at 0303 GMT, up 38 cents, or 0.5 per cent.

17 May 2019 9:56 AM

Sex workers in Osaka will be shown the red light as the city seeks to clean up its image before hosting world leaders for the G20 summit in June. (Representational/ AFP)

Japan city to shut red-light zone during G20 summit

Japan will host the G20 summit in Osaka on June 28-29, with Donald Trump and China's President among the world leaders expected to attend.

16 May 2019 2:54 PM

Pledging to work as a symbol of the people, Naruhito, 59, was formally invested as emperor the day after. (Photo:AP)

Rejoice, delight as new Japan Emperor greets people for first time

Cheers and screams filled the air in Tokyo on Saturday as new Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako made their first greetings.

04 May 2019 8:58 AM

The sole woman invitee was the only female member of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet. (Photo:AP)

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum throne

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, a day after his father's historic abdication.

01 May 2019 10:42 AM

Emperor Akihito of Japan formally stepped down Tuesday, the first abdication for 200 years in the world's oldest monarchy. (Photo:AP)

Emperor Akhito steps down as Japan marks the end of 'Heisei' period

'Heisei' that is 'achieving peace' period ended with Akhito stepping down as Japan's Emperor.

30 Apr 2019 2:22 PM

Japan court grants USD 4.5 million bail to Carlos Ghosn

Ghosn also faces two charges of deferring some USD 80 million of his salary and hiding this in official documents to shareholders.

25 Apr 2019 9:21 AM

Carole was not with her husband on November 19 when he was dramatically arrested onboard his private jet at a Tokyo airport. (Photo:AP)

My husband is mentally abused in detention: Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's wife

The elegant 52-year-old with long blonde hair has become a passionate spokeswoman for her husband, loudly proclaiming his innocence.

24 Apr 2019 2:01 PM

The automaker is already anticipating a 22 per cent cut in operating profit to 450 billion yen (USD 4.02 billion) for the year ended March.

Adding to Ghosn woes, Nissan set to further slash profit outlook: Report

The automaker is scheduled to announce its full-year earnings results on May 14.

24 Apr 2019 11:18 AM

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