Japan says threshold ‘extremely high’ for sending warships to protect Gulf oil lane after Trump urges allies to help

15 March 2026

North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan

14 March 2026

Indonesia, Australia plan wider security ties with Japan and Papua New Guinea

12 March 2026

Japan mulls two power banks limit per passenger on flights following Air Busan in-flight fire

27 February 2026

Japan PM Takaichi under fire for handing out pricey gift catalogues to ruling party lawmakers

25 February 2026

Japan sets 2031 timeline for missile deployment near Taiwan

24 February 2026

Takaichi formally reappointed Japan PM following historic election victory

18 February 2026

Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat, arrests captain in move likely to raise tensions

13 February 2026

Japan election results confirm super-majority for Takaichi’s party

10 February 2026

Glitch fixed, debate continues: Japan flips the switch again on world’s largest nuclear plant amid public unease

9 February 2026