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The disembarkation of nearly 3,000 people from the coronavirus-hit cruise ship is expected to take at least three days, according to the Japanese government.
The disembarkation of nearly 3,000 people from the coronavirus-hit cruise ship is expected to take at least three days, according to the Japanese government.
The flight disappeared on March 8, 2014 with 239 people on board, including 153 Chinese passengers, prompting a vast search and rescue operation.
The flight disappeared on March 8, 2014 with 239 people on board, including 153 Chinese passengers, prompting a vast search and rescue operation.
The US has evacuated some 400 of its citizens before the end of the Diamond Princess’ quarantine period, but those infected will remain in hospital in Japan.
The US has evacuated some 400 of its citizens before the end of the Diamond Princess’ quarantine period, but those infected will remain in hospital in Japan.
April’s trip was thought to be at risk of being postponed as China battles the coronavirus.
April’s trip was thought to be at risk of being postponed as China battles the coronavirus.
The 83-year-old American woman flew to Malaysia with 144 fellow ship passengers after disembarking from the Westerdam in Cambodia.
The 83-year-old American woman flew to Malaysia with 144 fellow ship passengers after disembarking from the Westerdam in Cambodia.
The new cases bring the number of people diagnosed on the Diamond Princess cruise ship to 285.
The new cases bring the number of people diagnosed on the Diamond Princess cruise ship to 285.
Japan has allowed passengers aged 80 or older who test negative for the coronavirus to leave the Diamond Princess to continue their quarantine on land.
Japan has allowed passengers aged 80 or older who test negative for the coronavirus to leave the Diamond Princess to continue their quarantine on land.
Four Chinese nationals and three Thais have been hospitalised after testing positive for the coronavirus, the Thai health ministry says.
Four Chinese nationals and three Thais have been hospitalised after testing positive for the coronavirus, the Thai health ministry says.
Several dozen quarantine officers are checking the health of all 2,500 passengers and 1,000 crew members, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare said.
Several dozen quarantine officers are checking the health of all 2,500 passengers and 1,000 crew members, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare said.
The 238 evacuees – including one foreigner – were airlifted by the military to the remote Natuna Islands, as Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi announced flights to and from mainland China will be temporarily stopped.
The 238 evacuees – including one foreigner – were airlifted by the military to the remote Natuna Islands, as Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi announced flights to and from mainland China will be temporarily stopped.
Tokyo is one of three new non-member partners to the Five Eyes group which collects intelligence on North Korean ballistic missile launches.
Tokyo is one of three new non-member partners to the Five Eyes group which collects intelligence on North Korean ballistic missile launches.
The bus driver drove two groups of Chinese tourists from Wuhan earlier in January.
The bus driver drove two groups of Chinese tourists from Wuhan earlier in January.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi says the two countries ‘share a great responsibility to ensure the peace and prosperity of Asia and the world’.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi says the two countries ‘share a great responsibility to ensure the peace and prosperity of Asia and the world’.
Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian says he’s confident Beijing and Jakarta can resolve things in a ‘friendly manner’.
Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian says he’s confident Beijing and Jakarta can resolve things in a ‘friendly manner’.
A fishery cooperative in Hokkaido said the boat was operating within 200 nautical miles of the disputed islands to catch codfish when it was seized.
A fishery cooperative in Hokkaido said the boat was operating within 200 nautical miles of the disputed islands to catch codfish when it was seized.
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit, Taro Kono expresses concern about Beijing’s expanding military activities in region.
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit, Taro Kono expresses concern about Beijing’s expanding military activities in region.
Abe will visit Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman, countries which Japan sees as important players in stabilising the situation in the Middle East.
Abe will visit Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman, countries which Japan sees as important players in stabilising the situation in the Middle East.
Entrepreneurial doctors in Japan are splitting their time between medical duties and working for start-ups that design AI tools to help them and their colleagues make diagnoses.
Entrepreneurial doctors in Japan are splitting their time between medical duties and working for start-ups that design AI tools to help them and their colleagues make diagnoses.
Mikio Shimoji said an employee at his office accepted an envelope with 1 million yen in October 2017 from an adviser to a Chinese gambling company.
Mikio Shimoji said an employee at his office accepted an envelope with 1 million yen in October 2017 from an adviser to a Chinese gambling company.
Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa burned down in October, devastating islanders. Its last rebuild took 30 years, so a 3D digital reconstruction of the Unesco World Heritage Site from photos and footage collected online is planned.
Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa burned down in October, devastating islanders. Its last rebuild took 30 years, so a 3D digital reconstruction of the Unesco World Heritage Site from photos and footage collected online is planned.
Pyongyang said in 2014 that the men had started families there; PM Abe reportedly signed off on decision not to release information over fear of negative public reaction.
Pyongyang said in 2014 that the men had started families there; PM Abe reportedly signed off on decision not to release information over fear of negative public reaction.
Akimoto was in charge of overseeing the government’s policy on introducing casinos. He stands accused of receiving US$33,800 in bribes.
Akimoto was in charge of overseeing the government’s policy on introducing casinos. He stands accused of receiving US$33,800 in bribes.
White House should admit ‘they got it wrong’ if Pyongyang follows through on ‘Christmas gift’ threat, ex-national security adviser says.
White House should admit ‘they got it wrong’ if Pyongyang follows through on ‘Christmas gift’ threat, ex-national security adviser says.
Diplomatic sources said on Sunday that the foreign ministers from the respective countries could meet in January.
Diplomatic sources said on Sunday that the foreign ministers from the respective countries could meet in January.
US envoy Stephen Biegun is seeking Beijing’s cooperation to prod its close ally to return to negotiating table.
US envoy Stephen Biegun is seeking Beijing’s cooperation to prod its close ally to return to negotiating table.
But Japanese concerns linger over Chinese presence near Senkaku Islands.
But Japanese concerns linger over Chinese presence near Senkaku Islands.
In 2018, Japan’s agricultural exports reached a record US$8.4 billion, with Hong Kong the largest buyer of Japanese produce, followed by China and US.
In 2018, Japan’s agricultural exports reached a record US$8.4 billion, with Hong Kong the largest buyer of Japanese produce, followed by China and US.
The South Korean government says its use at the Olympics goes against the event’s spirit of ‘peace and harmony’.
The South Korean government says its use at the Olympics goes against the event’s spirit of ‘peace and harmony’.
Most of the dead were workers who were sleeping on various floors of the six-storey building.
Most of the dead were workers who were sleeping on various floors of the six-storey building.
China’s purported crimes happened outside Philippine territory, the International Criminal Court found, meaning it does not have jurisdiction.
China’s purported crimes happened outside Philippine territory, the International Criminal Court found, meaning it does not have jurisdiction.