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Showing 8 matching stories (page 2 of 3), newest first, from the World News archive—not only the latest desk window.
Motegi Presses Lavrov to Free Detained Japanese Reporter in Atlanta
At the Motegi Lavrov meeting in Atlanta, Japan's foreign minister demanded Russia free a Japanese reporter held in Sakhalin on espionage charges.
Japan’s Factory Output Jumps 2.2% in September as Car Plants Recover
Japan industrial production rose 2.2% in September as auto plants recovered; unemployment eased to 2.4% while retail sales fell 0.7% on the month.
US, Japan and South Korea Recommit to North Korean Denuclearization as Chinese Sorties Near Taiwan Double
US, Japanese and South Korean ministers backed North Korean denuclearization in Atlanta as Taiwan tracked 13 Chinese military sorties, up from six.
Japan’s Second Capital Law Takes Effect as Osaka Ties Its Bid to the Metropolis Plan
Japan's second capital law took effect Oct. 30. Osaka qualifies, but its full bid hinges on the special-ward metropolis plan voters rejected twice.
Bank of Japan Holds at 1.25% and Says Underlying Inflation Now Matches Its 2% Target
The Bank of Japan rate decision kept rates at 1.25% on an 8-1 vote as the BOJ said underlying inflation is now consistent with…
Taiwan Maps 53 Chinese Ships From Japan to the Philippines
Taiwan's security chief posted a map of 53 Chinese vessels, 34 of them warships, from southern Japan to the Philippines. China calls it routine…
AMRAAM Missile Production: U.S. and Japan Agree on Japan Plant
U.S.-Japan AMRAAM missile production: Koizumi and Hegseth agreed in Cebu to build an assembly plant in Japan for F-35 missiles. Site and timing not…
Boston to Asia Nonstop: Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Beijing Flights From Logan
Boston nonstop flights to Asia from Logan in 2026: JAL to Tokyo, Korean Air to Seoul, Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong, Hainan to Beijing…
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