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Hiroshima’s lesson still matters in a nuclear age

On Atomic Bomb Memorial Day, Japan urges renewed commitment to non-proliferation

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Visitors pray in front of the cenotaph dedicated to the victims of the atomic bombing ahead of a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the bombing at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo

Ten of 16 lions have suffered 'loss of appetite and decreased activity'

Illustrative image. Three lions at a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke.

Why Japan just got costlier for UAE travellers

A stronger yen means UAE travellers and shoppers may pay more for Japan-linked spending

People queue up to pose for photos with the statue of "Hachiko" (L) in front of Shibuya station in central Tokyo.

Twenty-five cats escape Japan mall damaged by quake

Employees returned to retrieve the cats when a huge explosion ripped through building

AEON Mall shopping center, where an explosion occurred following a powerful earthquake, is seen in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Japan tells workers to wear shorts to fight brutal heat

Tokyo expands summer dress code as temperatures near 40C and heat alerts spread

Government officials in casual dress code, including shorts, tee shirts and sneakers, work in the office of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, as part of the capital’s "Cool Biz" initiative, in Tokyo on July 14, 2026.

Japanese yen at 40-yr low: Why UAE investors must care

Yen dropped to weakest level against US dollar since 1986, putting investors on alert

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Japan cancels over 120 flights as twin storms approach

Fujiwhara effect feared as Mekkhala and Higos bring torrential rain to Japan

Twin storms force Japan to ground flights and warn of floods, landslides

The AFC stars set to shine at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

A record number of AFC nations will compete at this summer’s tournament

Check out the key players from the AFC nations competing at this summer's FIFA World Cup

UAE Pavilion youth ambassadors boost UAE-Japan ties

Emirati and Japanese participants promote leadership, cultural exchange, global engagement

The session explored how Youth Ambassadors helped translate the UAE’s story and values into meaningful global engagement during Expo 2025 Osaka.

Rubio revives ‘Quad’ with new Asia projects

Four-way efforts to secure the supply of critical minerals to be stepped up

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japan’s Foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio address a joint press conference after the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 26, 2026.

Japan drives $10b plan to counter oil risks in Asia

Initiative targets supply disruption, stockpiling, cleaner energy transition in the region

Sanae Takaichi, prime minister of Japan

How Japan’s new shared custody law affects migrants

New law ends sole custody, boosts parental rights but challenges migrant families

Custody changes coincide with a generally stricter immigration landscape under Japan's new administration

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