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Japan

1 dead, 2 in critical condition after possible chemo errors at Japan children’s hospital

Japan’s JR East to raise train fares for first time since 1987

Fares will increase by an average of 7.1 per cent in a bid to boost company revenues.
Fares will increase by an average of 7.1 per cent in a bid to boost company revenues.

Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G-7 stands ‘ready’ to act

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan would release oil reserves as early as March 16.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan would release oil reserves as early as March 16.

Japan to release part of oil reserves ahead of IEA-led decision, PM says

Japan is dependent on the Middle East for around 95 per cent of its oil supplies.
Japan is dependent on the Middle East for around 95 per cent of its oil supplies.

Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis

The triple disasters of a 9-magnitude earthquake, the resulting tsunami and meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear complex claimed more than 22,000 lives.
The triple disasters of a 9-magnitude earthquake, the resulting tsunami and meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear complex claimed more than 22,000 lives.

Punch the baby monkey isn’t being bullied: Japan zoo

Punch, a seven-month-old baby macaque, was abandoned by his mother and shot to stardom after he began clinging to a plush orangutan toy from IKEA for comfort.
Punch, a seven-month-old baby macaque, was abandoned by his mother and shot to stardom after he began clinging to a plush orangutan toy from IKEA for comfort.

Giant pipe protrudes over 10m above ground at construction site in Osaka

Fragments of asphalt was scattered around the pipe.
Fragments of asphalt was scattered around the pipe.

Parents in Japan to get Instagram notifications when teens repeatedly search for suicide content

To further protect children, Instagram will also soon introduce a feature that restricts access to posts about drugs and dangerous behaviour.
To further protect children, Instagram will also soon introduce a feature that restricts access to posts about drugs and dangerous behaviour.

Samurai Japan top gutsy Czech team on way to WBC playoffs

Baseball - World Baseball Classic - Pool C - Czech Republic v Japan - Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan - March 10, 2026 Japan's Kazuma Okamoto and Japan's Sosuke Genda celebrate with teammates after the match REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Baseball - World Baseball Classic - Pool C - Czech Republic v Japan - Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan - March 10, 2026 Japan's Kazuma Okamoto and Japan's Sosuke Genda celebrate with teammates after the match REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Japan knock out Vietnam, Taiwan beat India to set up Asian Cup quarter-final with China

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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.