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Japanese journalist arrested in Iran, Tokyo demands swift release

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Japanese journalist arrested in Iran, Tokyo demands release

Iran has detained NHK Tehran bureau chief Shinnosuke Kawashima and transferred him to Evin Prison as Japan urges his release.

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25 February, 2026

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Israel to seize Chinese cars used by officers over data fears

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03 November, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump (L) meets with Japan's Emperor Naruhito (R) in Tokyo, Japan on October 27, 2025

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Trump heads to Tokyo for trade, security talks before Xi summit

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27 October, 2025

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi (C) attends a meeting of its executive committee at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo

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Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female leader?

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21 October, 2025

Sanae Takaichi, the newly-elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), attends a press conference after the LDP presidential election on October 4, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan

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Japan coalition deal paves way for Takaichi to be first woman PM

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20 October, 2025

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Japan won't recognise a Palestinian state given US ties: report

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17 September, 2025

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 5 : The Palestinian flag is seen during a rally as People take part to a protest against the war in the world and the military policy pursued by Japan and the USA in Asia, and the risk of a nuclear war against China on August 5, 2024, in Hiroshima, Japan. People also expressed their opposition against the city of Hiroshima whose Mayor, Matusi Kazumi, had decided to invite Israel to the peace ceremony commemorating the 79th anniversary of the atomic bomb tragedy in Hiroshima, on Aug

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Palestinian delegation attends Hiroshima ceremony for first time

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06 August, 2025

After the 8.8-magnitude earthquake, part of the city of Severo-Kurilsk, Russia, flooded on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Kamchatka of Geophysical Survey/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Huge earthquake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunamis, evacuations

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30 July, 2025

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How easy is it for Muslims to live authentically in Japan?

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08 May, 2025

Pro-Palestinian protest in Tokyo

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Japan hotel asks Israeli tourist to sign war crimes declaration

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28 April, 2025

The former adult star has allegedly embraced Islam

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Japanese former porn star 'embraces Islam', fasts for Ramadan

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13 March, 2025

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Japanese judge critical of Israel elected as new ICJ president

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05 March, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap: 2024 regional highlights

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03 January, 2025

Tomoyuki Mimaki, representative director of the Nihon Hidankyo, attends a press conference after the group was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

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Japanese Nobel Peace winner says Gaza like 'Japan 80 years ago'

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11 October, 2024

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Saudi Arabia to divest from Super Mario game maker Nintendo

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08 October, 2024

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Japanese company denies making Hezbollah's exploding device

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19 September, 2024

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Noa Argamani: Ex-Gaza captive rebuffs claims Hamas beat her

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24 August, 2024