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Japan, Saudi Arabia emphasize unity to solve Strait of Hormuz issue
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (154+ words) TOKYO: The'Foreign'Ministers of Japan and Saudi Arabia on Thursday reiterated'the importance of the international community'speaking with one voice'to ensure the restoration of free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without the imposition of additional charges, Japan's Foreign Ministry…...
Keki: creating unique products inspired by Japan while offering a modern bakery caf" experience
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (303+ words) ABU DHABI: Keki, a Japanese Bakery Caf" in Abu Dhabi that offers tasty breakfast, desserts, pastries and specialty coffee. "Today, Keki operates through a combination of caf"s, mall kiosks, and office building locations across Abu Dhabi. This allows us…...
India's Modi and Japan's Takaichi expand defense and economic security ties
7+ hour, 56+ min ago (355+ words) NEW DELHI: Japan and India announced a series of agreements to deepen cooperation in defense, economic and maritime security following talks Thursday between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi. Speaking after the meeting in New Delhi,…...
Saudi Arabia retains top global ICT ranking for 2nd consecutive year
8+ hour, 56+ min ago (299+ words) RIYADH: Saudi Arabia retained the top global ranking in the 2026 Information and Communication Technology Development Index with a score of 99. 8 out of 100, driven by continued investment in digital infrastructure and connectivity." The Kingdom ranked first globally for the second consecutive…...
Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei
8+ hour, 56+ min ago (102+ words) arabnews. jp - Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the state funeral of the former supreme leader - Funeral processions for Khamenei will begin on July 4 in Tehran and conclude…...
Japan government panel member calls for moderate BOJ rate hikes
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (236+ words) TOKYO: The Bank of Japan should continue to raise interest rates "at a moderate pace to rectify excessive yen declines, Toshihiro Nagahama, a government panel member known as an economic aid to dovish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, said on Thursday....
Bear spray goes off in Japan post office, five hospitalised
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (237+ words) TOKYO: Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who…...
Positive progress" in US-Iran indirect talks in Doha: Qatar spokesman
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (89+ words) arabnews. jp - Positive progress" in US-Iran indirect talks in Doha: Qatar spokesman - Qatari official: The parties agreed to continue discussions over the coming period" - Next meeting to be scheduled at the earliest possible time following the funeral processions of the…...
Kimono-inspired hijabs and halal souvenirs bridge cultures in Asakusa
11+ hour, 56+ min ago (321+ words) TOKYO: In Tokyo's historic Asakusa district, a unique shop is building a cultural bridge between Japan and the Muslim world through kimono-inspired hijabs and halal-friendly Japanese souvenirs. The HALAL-Ya store offers hijabs made from fabrics featuring traditional Japanese patterns and…...
Iranian extortion does not weaken foreign influence in the Gulf. It guarantees it
20+ hour, 54+ min ago (779+ words) arabnews. jp - Iranian extortion does not weaken foreign influence in the Gulf. It guarantees it Iran has acquired an appetite for extortion with this war. Its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz has suddenly opened its eyes to an opportunity…...