Japanese authorities say at least four people have died and one is missing after heavy rains and flooding in Chiba Prefecture, while about 7,000 passengers have been stranded at Narita International Airport. Reuters reported that heavy rainfall in…
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 13, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors trapped under the rubble.
Japan faced widespread transport disruptions on Friday as authorities warned of heavy rainfall and landslide risks linked to two approaching tropical storms, prompting evacuation orders for around 1 million people. Reuters reported that more than 200 flights were…
Japan will fund development projects worth $35 million in Afghanistan this year, the country's ambassador to Kabul has said.
Uzbekistan and Japan have discussed joint development initiatives in Afghanistan, focusing on projects aimed at supporting the country’s social and economic development, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry said. According to the ministry, Ismatulla Irgashev, Uzbekistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, met…
Japan’s prime minister has warned that disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions and conflict, have had an “enormous impact” on the Asia-Pacific region. According to Al Jazeera, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
Japan-funded UNDP projects over the past four years created thousands of jobs, supported businesses and improved infrastructure in Afghanistan, benefiting over one million people, but officials say sustained support remains essential. The UNDP representative and Japan’s ambassador in…
Iran has announced that Japanese vessels will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the waterway remains open but is restricted for countries that have carried out military actions against Iran. Iran’s Foreign Minister,…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says the government of Japan has provided two million US dollars to support emergency assistance for Afghans returning from Iran and Pakistan, as well as vulnerable host communities across Afghanistan.
Shida Mohammad Abdali, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Japan, has announced that the embassy’s operations are suspended as of today (Saturday). In a statement on X, Abdali said that today marks the last day of the Afghanistan Embassy’s operations in…
Japan and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have launched a $9.3 million, three-year project to strengthen climate resilience and water security in Kabul province through small-scale infrastructure and community-led disaster risk reduction. The initiative, titled…
Emergency aid for earthquake victims has arrived in Kabul from Japan, while Russia has also dispatched its first shipment of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
Acting Foreign Minister Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi has expressed optimism about the country’s growing international relations, saying that Afghanistan is eager to build dignified and constructive ties with the world.
Japan has provided $6 million to promote vital livelihoods opportunities for vulnerable people in Afghanistan, a statement said on Monday.
Japan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Kuromiya, announced plans to host an international conference focused on Afghanistan's cultural heritage.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has lost its majority in parliament, the BBC reported on Monday.
Japanese Ambassador Takayoshi Kormaya has promised his country’s continued humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said on Thursday.
Japan has allocated $300,000 million for the protection of Afghanistan’s historical heritages and planned the construction of 165 primary schools in nine provinces of the country, a statement from Arg said on Friday.
Japan has pledged $10 million to support Afghanistan's efforts in providing alternatives to poppy cultivation and treating addiction.
The Japanese government is providing USD 10 million in partnership with UNODC to ensure alternative livelihoods for former poppy farmers in Afghanistan, the country’s embassy in Kabul said. On X, the embassy said the amount was also aimed…
The Japanese Embassy in Afghanistan has signed a $6.9 million agreement with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to provide necessary vaccines to Afghan children and women. UNICEF representative Dr. Tajuddin at the agreement-signing ceremony said…
