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.

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.

Japanese 2022 auto sales worst in over 4 decades, outlook rough going ahead

Jan 12, 2023

Japanese carmakers went through challenging times in 2022 as they posted the worst sales in almost 45 years, NHK World reported.

North Korea launches missile off east coast, says Japan

Apr 22, 2024

North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan on Monday, NHK World reported citing the Japanese Defence Ministry.