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King Charles leads tributes on VJ Day 80th anniversary
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» LONDON - King Charles III led commemorations on Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their “courage” as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Japan emperor expresses 'deep remorse' 80 years after WWII
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» TOKYO - Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.
Thailand welcomes visitors to Expo pavilion in Osaka
Published on 14/04/2025
» The Thai exhibition was among places visited by exhibition-goers on the first day of the World Exposition in Osaka on Sunday.
Japan's imperial family gets 19 million likes on Instagram in 6 months
Kyodo News, Published on 25/01/2025
» TOKYO — The Imperial Household Agency said that its official Instagram account showcasing the activities of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako has been viewed more than 200 million times and received about 19 million likes in the six months since it was launched in April.
King Charles resumes public duties
Published on 30/04/2024
» LONDON - King Charles visited a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday on his return to public duties after being diagnosed with the disease himself in February.
‘Open warfare’ as Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles
Published on 03/02/2024
» MANILA - The alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte disintegrated this week when they accused each other of using drugs — a rift that could threaten Marcos’s reform agenda and risk fuelling instability.
Thirteen dead in Japan after major quake topples buildings
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/01/2024
» TOKYO - At least 13 people were killed and scores injured in a powerful earthquake that hit off the Noto Peninsula on Japan’s northwest coast, toppling buildings, buckling roads and triggering a blaze that ripped through a city.
Major Japan quake kills six, triggers tsunami waves
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» KANAZAWA (JAPAN) - At least six people died in a major earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day, triggering tsunami waves over a metre high, damaging homes and sparking a major fire that wreaked destruction overnight, authorities said Tuesday.
Japanese emperor begins state visit to Indonesia
Published on 17/06/2023
» JAKARTA: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.
Japan emperor makes first public new year's appearance since 2020
AFP, Published on 02/01/2023
» TOKYO - Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Monday made his first public New Year's greetings since 2020, resuming an annual tradition with caution as the nation and the royal family gradually return to normalcy.