The US Geological Survey said that an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan on Wednesday night (Apr 17). Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said that the magnitude was 6.

Earthquake with magnitude of 6.3 hits southern Japan

Japanese business confidence has taken a hit in April, according to a Reuters poll. This follows a decline in the previous month, with sentiment among manufacturers and service sector firms dropping. Rising costs of living and concerns about China's economic health are cited as key factors.

Cost of living, china concerns hurt Japan’s business sentiment

Markets in the region opened mixed after a broad sell-off in the previous session. Traders will now watch trade data out of Japan and Singapore.

Cues to watch today: Japan's trade data

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - 'Operation true promise' revealed - Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts - Dubai: Heavy rains cause flash floods - Morgan Stanley's profit soars - Scholz urges China to use Russia 'influence'

Japan' business sentiment dips | US, EU to up Iran sanctions

South Korea and Japan are locked in a fresh territorial dispute over a group of small Islets. A fresh territorial row erupted after Japan renewed its claim to the disputed islets controlled by Seoul. Watch in for more details!

Japan claims sovereignty over disputed Island

Japan annual diplomatic report renews claims to Islets Island

The Philippines' foreign secretary has said that Manila will continue to assert its sovereignty in the South China Sea. Speaking at the US State Department Enrique Manalo has accused China of 'escalating' harassment during the meeting.

US reiterates support for Manila while China refutes claims of aggression

As the tensions between China and Philippines over the military outpost in the contested South China Sea rise, China has issued a demand to its neighbor. China's message to Philippines Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, when asked about a recent remark by Philippine President Mao Ning said on Thursday (April 11), said, "The Philippines went back on its word and refuses to tow away the warship illegally grounded at Ren'ai Jiao.

China asks Philippines to ‘stop provocations’ if it wants to ‘ease tensions’

China's military aggression and dominance in the Indo-Pacific region have brought together the US, Japan and the Philippines. White House hosted the first trilateral meeting between the leaders of these nations. Keep watching to know more!

US-Japan-Philippines Summit: Biden hosts summit amid growing China provocations

#Gravitas | Will the next major war be in the Indo-Pacific? All signs point to it. Countries that China has angered with its territorial claims are banding together with the U.S. as concerns grow that Beijing will invade Taiwan by mid-century.

China's Expansionism Prompts Navies to Work Closer Together

United States (US) President Joe Biden said on Thursday (Apr 11) that Washington's defence commitments to Japan and the Philippines were "ironclad" as he hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

US defence commitments to Japan and Philippines are 'ironclad': President Joe Biden

US-Japan-Philippines Summit: Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves

US-Japan-Philippines summit: First trilateral summit between Biden, Kishida & Marcos

US-Japan-Philippines summit: Biden vows to back Japan and Philippines

President Joe Biden hosted an inaugural trilateral summit Thursday with the leaders of the Philippines and Japan in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida gathered with Biden at the White House to try to show they are in lockstep about countering China's military assertiveness.

US-Japan-Philippines summit: US President Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves

US President Joe Biden said he was dedicated to "deepening maritime and security ties" with Japan and the Philippines, as he sought to reassure friends concerned about China's increasingly assertive behavior in disputed regions.

US President Joe Biden vows to Back Japan, Philippines

Japan PM bats for Ukraine, urges US to maintain Ukraine aid flow

South Korea, Japan and the United States conducted joint Naval exercises to enhance readiness against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats. Watch in for more details!

US, South Korea and Japan conduct naval drills amid North Korea threats

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Biden hosts summit with Japan & Philippines amid Chinese provocation. White House says US was not involved in Damascus air attack. AAP leader Manish Sisodia moves Delhi Court, seeking interim bail. Watch in for more details!

US-Japan-Philippines Summit: Biden hosts summit amid Chinese provocation

An escalating diplomatic row and China-Philippines maritime run-ins have made the South China Sea a potential flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. Here's a look at the US-Philippines enhanced defense cooperation agreement, South China Sea tensions and Washington's presence in the region.

Bid to checkmate China? Key US defence pact with Manila; Washington expands Asia military presence

US ramps up ties with Japan, Philippines to counter China at sea

Ukraine risks collapsing under Russia's onslaught without U.S. support, a disaster that could embolden China and spark a new crisis in East Asia, Japan's prime minister told U.

Support from 'indispensable' US vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress

Not just the Japanese prime minister who is currently in the US to bolster Security in the Indo-Pacific, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has landed in Washington as well to take part in the trilateral summit. Keep watching to know more!

Trilateral summit: US, Philippines, Japan to tackle South China Sea row in summit

A study found that hospital sinks are the most likely source for spreading drug-resistant bacteria. The research was based on a superbug outbreak in a pediatric ward at the Toho University Omori Medical Center in Tokyo in 2017.

Hospital sinks spread drug-resistant superbugs, new study finds

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