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Iran launches attack on Israel in retaliation for embassy strike
Kyodo News, Published on 14/04/2024
» Iran has launched dozens of missiles and drones toward Israel, Iranian state media reported Sunday, as Tehran moves to retaliate against a recent deadly attack on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria.
Putin gives Russian-made car to N. Korea's Kim
Kyodo News, Published on 20/02/2024
» Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a Russian-made car for his personal use, the Asian country's state-run media said Tuesday, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.
China no longer No. 1 source of US imports, 1st time since 2008
Kyodo News, Published on 08/02/2024
» China was the second-biggest source of imported goods in the United States last year on a customs-cleared basis, losing the top spot it had held since 2008 to Mexico, official trade data showed Wednesday.
US, China top diplomats agree to stabilise ties despite differences
Kyodo News, Published on 27/10/2023
» KYODO - The top diplomats of the United States and China agreed Thursday on the need to promote dialogue, regardless of many disagreements, to help reduce misunderstanding and stabilise bilateral relations.
Number of jailed journalists worldwide hits record high
Kyodo News, Published on 14/12/2022
» NEW YORK: A record-high 363 journalists were imprisoned around the world this year for doing their work, with Iran jailing the most at 62 of the total, a New York-based journalism advocacy group said Wednesday.
Apec trade meet ends without joint statement
Kyodo News, Published on 22/05/2022
» A meeting of trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific region ended Sunday without issuing a joint statement due to differences over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a Japanese minister said.
Philippines reopens to foreign travellers after 2-year Covid ban
Kyodo News, Published on 10/02/2022
» The Philippines on Thursday reopened its borders to foreign tourists, lifting a two-year ban implemented to keep local Covid-19 cases under control.
Japan not to send senior officials to Beijing Olympics
Kyodo News, Published on 24/12/2021
» Japan will not send a government delegation to the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics, the top government spokesman said Friday, a decision seen as in line with a US-led diplomatic boycott of the sporting spectacle over China's human rights record.
Olympic spectator cap set at 10,000 per venue
Kyodo News, Published on 21/06/2021
» Tokyo Olympic organisers said Monday they will allow up to 10,000 spectators to enter each venue, provided the number does not exceed 50% of its capacity, amid persistent concern about the spread of the coronavirus.
Biden says he'll confront China on abuses but open to cooperation
Kyodo News, Published on 05/02/2021
» WASHINGON: US President Joe Biden said he will counter what he called China's economic abuses and aggressive behaviour by rebuilding alliances he believes his predecessor undermined, while signaling his readiness to explore areas of cooperation with Beijing.