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Afghanistan
Muttaqi Calls for Reopening of Afghanistan Embassy in Tokyo
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has called for the reopening of Afghanistan’s embassy in Tokyo, which has remained inactive for more than six months amid diplomatic disagreements between Japan and the Taliban. Speaking to a Japanese…
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Environment
Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Quake Strikes Northern Japan; Tsunami Warning Issued
DID Press: A strong earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale struck northern Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to immediately issue a tsunami warning. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred in northern regions and was powerful enough…
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Government
Thousands Protest Near Japan’s Parliament, Urge Government to Avoid Involvement in War
DID Press: Thousands of demonstrators gathered near Japan’s parliament in Tokyo, calling on the government to refrain from following US policy in a potential military conflict. Protesters chanted slogans urging national leaders to prioritize Japan’s independent decision-making and avoid deeper…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan to Suspend Embassy Operations in Tokyo
DID Press: Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan announced that it will suspend its activities in Tokyo after the end of January. In a statement released on Friday, the embassy said the decision was made in consultation…
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Government
Japan Warns Israel of Possible Sanctions over Unilateral Actions
DID Press: Japan’s Foreign Minister, Yoshimasa Iwaya, warned on Wednesday that Tokyo may consider punitive measures, including sanctions, against Israel if it continues actions undermining a two-state solution. Speaking critically of Israel’s unilateral moves in the occupied territories, Iwaya called…
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