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Powerful quake hits Russian coast: Japan warns of tsunami waves up to 1 meter in Pacific – what we know so far

[ad_1] A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8 hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, following which, a tsunami alert was issued in the Pacific.The US Geological Survey reported an earthquake at a depth of 19.3 km, but there was no immediate update on its impact in Russia’s Kamchatka region. University of Tokyo seismologist Shinichi Sakai told […]

Earthquake of magnitude 8.8 strikes off Russian coast; tsunami alert issued in parts of Japan, US

[ad_1] A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami with waves up to 4 metres (13 feet), forcing evacuations and causing damage to buildings, according to officials cited by Reuters.In parts of Kamchatka, tsunami waves reaching 3 to 4 metres (10–13 feet) were recorded, according to […]

Japan tariff deal to include $550bn investment: Trump

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States. “Japan is putting up $550 billion in order to lower their tariffs a little bit,” Trump said Thursday. “They put up, as you could call it, seed money.”He said 90% […]

Hashtag Matcha Tok: Is the Matcha girlie phase draining global supplies? Japan struggles to meet demand

[ad_1] Matcha has taken the world by storm, turning the vibrant green Japanese tea into a global obsession.From lattes at UK Starbucks outlets to doughnuts in Singapore’s Krispy Kreme stores, it’s become a staple far beyond traditional tea ceremonies.The trend is further fueled by social media trends. On platforms like TikTok, creators are busy pouring, […]

Coldplay scandal: HR chief Kristin Cabot’s husband was on a business trip in Japan; marriage troubles for months

[ad_1] Astronomer HR chief Kristin Cabot’s husband was on a business trip in Japan when the Coldplay video went viral, a New York Post report claimed. Andrew Cabot, the husband of Kristin Cabot who was seen in the embrace of former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in a Coldplay concert, was on a business trip in […]

Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea | World News

[ad_1] Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea (AP) SEOUL: foreign minister warned the US, South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country’s ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey […]

South Korea, US and Japan top military chiefs meet in Seoul | World News

[ad_1] South Korea, US and Japan top military chiefs meet in Seoul SEOUL: The top military chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan met in Seoul Friday, as US President Donald Trump piles pressure on Washington’s allies over defence spending and trade.General Dan Caine, the top US military officer, held talks with his […]

‘Unacceptable’: Japan condemns Trump’s Hiroshima comparison to Iran strikes; demands retraction

[ad_1] Japan has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump for comparing the recent American military strikes on Iran to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that ended World War II.“That hit ended the war,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday. “I don’t want to use an example of Hiroshima, I don’t want to use an […]

Tokyo voters punish Japan ruling party ahead of national election

[ad_1] TOKYO: Voters in Tokyo knocked Japan’s ruling party from its position as the largest group in the city assembly, results showed Monday, a warning sign for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s unpopular government before July elections.Japanese media said it was a record-low result in the key local ballot for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which […]

Tokyo snubs Washington: Japan pulls plug on 2+2 security talks with US; defence budget demand sparks row

[ad_1] Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba (left) and US President Donald Trump (PTI) Japan has cancelled a high-level meeting with its closest ally United States, after the Trump administration abruptly demanded Tokyo to spend more on defence, reported The Financial Times on Friday.US secretary of state Marco Rubio and defence secretary Pete Hegseth were expected to […]