Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 15; tsunami advisories lifted

Jan 02, 2024

The death toll from the quake that shook Japan on Monday has risen to 15, according to NHK World.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Japan

May 20, 2023

Live footage on Japan's public broadcaster, NHK, showed Zelenskyy stepping off a French plane at an airport in Hiroshima.

Japan says North Korea may have fired ballistic missile

Mar 25, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], March 25 : North Korea may have fired a ballistic missile on Thursday, NHK reported citing the Japanese government.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe intends to step down amid health issues

Aug 28, 2020

Tokyo [Japan], Aug 28 : Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to step down, the NHK World reported on Thursday.

Fumio Kishida approved as Japan's next Prime Minister

Oct 04, 2021

Tokyo [Japan], October 4 : Japanese lawmakers on Monday voted to approve Fumio Kishida, as the new prime minister, NHK World reported.

China: Shanghai hit by a surge in coronavirus cases

Dec 22, 2022

Shanghai, China's megacity with a 25 million-strong population has been hit by a surge in coronavirus cases, reported NHK World.