Olympics: India’s Zareen ready to step out of Mary Kom’s shadow, says coach
The current IBA women’s world boxing champion will go for gold at the Paris Olympics.
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Are US troops in Japan to blame for Tokyo, Moscow never signing a treaty to formally end WWII?
But no consensus was reached, and Putin has taken an increasingly firm line on the issue, passing legislation making it illegal to cede any Russian territory to another country. As a result of the impasse, the two countries have never signed a peace treaty to formally end the second world war.
Can US-Philippine-Japanese military ties really protect regional security?
Meanwhile, the Philippines and Japan are set to sign a reciprocal access agreement, which would facilitate expanded joint drills and potentially pave the way for a large-scale deployment of the Japan Self-Defence Forces to Philippine bases. Moreover, the three allies are also expected to tighten intelligence-sharing and cybersecurity cooperation with one another.
Japan gets ‘some of the same toys as the big boys’ as first aircraft carrier since WWII enters service
The upgraded ship, now capable of deploying the vertical take-off variant of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, will be a welcome addition to the Japanese arsenal, analysts say – although the Kaga alone will not be a game changer amid rising regional tensions over maritime security.
US wants to ‘flip script’, isolate China with allies’ help, says Washington’s ambassador to Tokyo
Rahm flagged the importance of the alliance with Japan in helping the US switch to a more multinational approach to security and economic development. The US has been known for a “hub and spokes” approach to security ties that didn’t require close relationships among its allies.
Japan's Seven & i set on growing 7-Eleven business through M&As
TOKYO -- Seven & i Holdings will focus on strengthening its convenience store business through mergers and acquisitions in North America while also pursuing an initial public offering of its supermarket business, including Ito-Yokado, the company said on Wednesday.
Ferrexpo to ship Ukraine iron ore to Japan again within 3 years: chair
TOKYO -- Swiss-headquartered mining group Ferrexpo will resume exporting iron ore pellets to Japan within the next few years, Executive Chair Lucio Genovese said in a recent interview.
China shakes wheat market with cancelled shipments from U.S., Australia
TOKYO -- The global wheat market has been hit by Chinese buyers cancelling major shipments, seemingly in an attempt to secure better prices and bolster the country's food security.