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Japan’s SLIM set for historic moon landing on Jan 20
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has confirmed that its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is in the final stages of preparation for...
Europe
‘We are largest economy of Europe despite pressure’: Russian President Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that their nation has emerged as Europe's leading economy despite pressure from all sides, and now holds the...
Asia
PM Modi extends support to Japan PM as death toll nears 100
In response to the devastating earthquake that struck Japan on January 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached out to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio...
Asia
Japan earthquake toll rises to 64, rescue efforts hampered by harsh conditions
Japanese authorities have confirmed a total of 64 deaths in the New Year's Day earthquake, marking it as the deadliest earthquake in Japan since...
Asia
Japan weather agency warns of further earthquakes in coming days
There is a 10 to 20 percent chance of another similar-sized earthquake striking within the next week, a Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) offical told...
Asia
Massive earthquake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
A massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit central Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate and...
Asia
World’s biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Japan's nuclear power regulator on Wednesday lifted an operational ban it imposed on Tokyo Electric Power's massive Kashiwazaki-Kariwa power plant two years ago, clearing...
Asia
US, Japan defence ministers engage with ASEAN counterparts
Defence ministers and officials from the U.S., China and Russia, among other countries, gathered in Jakarta on Thursday (November 16) with their counterparts from...