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China detains two Japanese nationals suspected of smuggling banned goods

‘I don’t expect an apology’: Abe’s widow speaks up ahead of 4th anniversary of ex-Japan PM’s killing

Akie Abe said she still does not understand why her husband, former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, was killed.
Akie Abe said she still does not understand why her husband, former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, was killed.

Fans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World Cup

Football fans react during a FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Tunisia at a football watch party in Shanghai on June 21.
Football fans react during a FIFA World Cup match between Japan and Tunisia at a football watch party in Shanghai on June 21.

Xi pressures Takaichi by throttling key China mineral exports to Japan

The throttling of goods began after 
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing last November with comments about self-ruled Taiwan. 
The throttling of goods began after 
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing last November with comments about self-ruled Taiwan. 

Sweden need to control space in Japan clash: Coach Potter

Sweden coach Graham Potter said his team must be more compact against Japan.
Sweden coach Graham Potter said his team must be more compact against Japan.

Japan seeking to shackle Swedish strike force in World Cup showdown

Japan defender Shogo Taniguchi is wary of Sweden's strikers ahead of their Group F clash.
Japan defender Shogo Taniguchi is wary of Sweden's strikers ahead of their Group F clash.

Tencent mulls over exits from game studios including Marvelous

Tencent is navigating a prolonged slump for the games industry while playing catch-up in the capital-intensive artificial intelligence race.
Tencent is navigating a prolonged slump for the games industry while playing catch-up in the capital-intensive artificial intelligence race.

Japan PM Takaichi heckled with anti-war slogans at Okinawa ceremony

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at at the event marking the end of the Battle of Okinawa on June 23.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at at the event marking the end of the Battle of Okinawa on June 23.

Japanese man suspected of senior role in ‘Luffy’ syndicate nabbed in Manila

More nations willing to join GCAP jet project, Italy says

Attendees view the GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme) concept model fighter plane at the BAE Systems pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 22, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Attendees view the GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme) concept model fighter plane at the BAE Systems pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 22, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.