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Putin’s ’Davos’ haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

The war looms large even if Ukraine is not mentioned once in the official program.

Japan eyes multilayered approach to promote LGBT awareness

The government presented the draft program to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which approved it the same day.

Takanawa Gateway’s latest landmark is still working on its own story

The museum's programming may lack focus, but its open spaces already offer Tokyoites a reason to stop in.

UK faces doubts and deadline over fighter jet program with Japan, Italy

Mogami frigate talks anchor first Japan, Australia, N.Z. trilateral defense chiefs’ meeting

The three nations' first such meeting signaled the emergence of a new regional security format as they explore a three-way expansion of Tokyo's Mogami-class frigate program.

Iran’s strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program.

Iran and U.S. reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval

The agreement would extend the truce for another 60 days ​and allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz while negotiators tackle issues such as Iran's nuclear program.

Health ministry to give financial aid to organ transplant hospitals

The aid program is designed to reduce cases in which transplants are canceled due to staff shortages, as more people become organ donors.

Japan imperial couple likely to visit Kumamoto in September

During an envisaged two-day visit, the emperor and the empress are expected to inspect progress in reconstruction programs in areas devastated by earthquakes in 2016.

Hidankyo voices disappointment as nuclear nonproliferation talks fail

The NPT review conference failed to adopt a final document for the third consecutive meeting due chiefly to differences over Iran's nuclear development program.

Government finds school program violated law in wake of deadly Okinawa boat accident

It was the first time since the current basic education law was enacted that the education ministry has found a case in violation of the law on the grounds of political neutrality.