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Japan Executes ‘Twitter Killer’ Who Lured Suicidal Women Online

27 Jun 2025 14:22 PM IST

Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the ‘Twitter killer,’ was executed in Japan for murdering nine suicidal women in 2017. He lured them online, killed, and dismembered their bodies. The case sparked debate around Japan’s death penalty system and psychological toll on inmates.

US Marine Jailed 7 Years For Violent Sex Assault In Japan, Rekindling Anger Over US Base Crimes

26 Jun 2025 00:49 AM IST

Naha District Court convicted Lance Corporal Jamel Clayton, 22, of a 2023 attack, citing malicious intent and injury evidence; sentence fuels Okinawan anger over repeated crimes by stationed US troops.

Japan Conducts First-Ever Domestic Missile Test Amid Rising China-Russia Tensions

25 Jun 2025 00:05 AM IST

Japan tested a Type 88 missile on Hokkaido for the first time domestically, reflecting its push for military self-reliance and stronger deterrence amid threats from China and Russia.

Japan Cancels US Security Talks Over Pressure To Boost Defence Budget To 3.5%

22 Jun 2025 01:09 AM IST

Tokyo postponed the annual US-Japan “2+2” security meeting after Washington demanded a defence budget hike to 3.5% of GDP, sparking tensions over military obligations and financial fairness.

International Yoga Day 2025: Japan PM’s Wife Joins 2,000 Participants at Tokyo Event

21 Jun 2025 10:57 AM IST

Tokyo celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with over 2,000 participants. Led by Japan PM’s wife Yoshiko Ishiba, the event highlighted India-Japan ties. Ambassador Sibi George addressed the gathering, aligning with this year’s theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.

Japan Issues Heat Alert As Temperatures Soar Past 38°C Shattering Records, Four Dead

21 Jun 2025 04:03 AM IST

Record-breaking heat has struck Japan, killing four people and hospitalizing hundreds. Authorities warn the extreme temperatures may persist, urging caution while experts link the crisis to accelerating climate change.

Japan’s Ishiba Risks Fallout at Home as He Confronts Trump

15 Jun 2025 11:44 AM IST

Japanese PM Ishiba is heading to Canada to convince Trump to lift US auto tariffs. With elections looming, he faces high stakes — either secure a deal or risk political damage at home.

Is Japan at Risk? Tourism Wobbles After ‘New Baba Vanga’s’ July 5 Prediction

14 Jun 2025 13:03 PM IST

Japan faces a tourism slump as an old manga's doomsday prediction for July 5 causes fear across parts of Asia.

Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks Records with 3.5M Sales in Four Days, Here’s Why

11 Jun 2025 12:51 PM IST

Nintendo has broken all records with the Switch 2, selling 3.5M units globally in just four days. The hybrid console packs enhanced features and a bigger screen, drawing massive crowds at launch.

US Intel Chief Gabbard Sounds Nuclear Alarm In Hiroshima, Slams ‘Elites’ For War Mongering

11 Jun 2025 01:29 AM IST

During a solemn visit to Hiroshima, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard condemned political elites for escalating tensions, warning that today’s nuclear weapons could kill millions and urging public action for peace.

Japan to Buy Back Super-Long Bonds as Yields Reach Record Highs

09 Jun 2025 18:34 PM IST

Japan plans to buy back super-long government bonds amid rising yields and oversupply concerns, aiming to stabilize the market.

Blast at US Air Base in Southern Japan Injures 4 Japanese Soldiers

09 Jun 2025 16:40 PM IST

Four Japanese soldiers sustained non-life-threatening injuries after an explosion at a wartime ordnance storage site in Okinawa’s Kadena Air Base. The blast occurred during inspection, possibly while removing rust. No U.S. personnel were involved, and an investigation is ongoing.

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