It was a day of diplomacy, dialogue meetings and bilaterals in Tokyo where the highlight was the Quad leaders' summit. The second such in-person meeting between the leaders of the Quad the first bilateral held right after the summit was between the leaders of the US and India.

QUAD leaders bat for free Indo-Pacific, vow 'tangible-benefits' to counter China

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was among the founders of the QUAD grouping. As the leaders of the QUAD nations assembled in Tokyo for the fourth summit, WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma spoke to former Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe.

WION Exclusive: Japan's longest serving PM Shinzo Abe speaks on QUAD Leaders' Summit

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrived in Japan and has a busy schedule of 40 hours, 23 engagements and a high stakes QUAD summit. WION's managing editor, Palki Sharma brings you more on this

QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Narendra Modi meets business leaders in Tokyo

The second in-person QUAD summit is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (May 24) as leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the US will meet in Tokyo to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global issues. Head of ORF Strategic Studies program, Harsh V Pant speaks to WION about his expectation from the QUAD summit and outlined its significance at a time like this

Head of ORF Strategic Studies program, Harsh V Pant speaks to WION on QUAD Summit

Australia's new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rushed through a swearing-in ceremony to take off for Tokyo. But it remains unclear whether PM Albanese will form a majority or get the support of cross benches

Australia's new PM takes off to Tokyo to attend Quad Summit 2022

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Japan for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue ahead of the QUAD summit on Tuesday.

QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi arrives in Japan, will attend diplomatic and community interactions

Ahead of the third edition of Quad summit in Japan, where leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia are set to meet with their aim of securing the Indo-Pacific region, India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra briefed reporters in New Delhi on what can be expected from the much-anticipated meet.

Third edition of Quad Summit: Here’s all that can be expected from the Tokyo event

Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced on Thursday (May 19) that the embargo on palm oil exports will be lifted in the coming week, bringing relief to global markets where prices of edible prices have soared due to trade disruptions, the Ukraine conflict and global warming Click on the headlines to read more: Indonesia announces to lift palm oil exports ban from Monday Indonesia, the world's top palm oil producer, had stopped the exports of crude palm oil (CPO) and some derivative products since April 28 in a bid to tame soaring prices of domestic cooking oil.

Top 10 world news: Indonesia lifts palm oil export ban, UK's 1st active gay footballer and more

A medical school in Tokyo has been ordered to pay compensation to thirteen women for gender-based discrimination. The medical school reportedly made it harder for females to pass the entrance tests so as to "narrow the gap with male students".

Tokyo medical school to pay $62,000 compensation for discrimination against female candidates

US President Joe Biden will be meeting the Quad leaders in Tokyo after travelling to South Korea and Japan for a bilateral visit, the White House in a statement said.

US President Joe Biden to meet Indian PM Modi, other Quad leaders in Tokyo in May

Tokyo's historic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished

Japanese schools have banned female students from wearing their hair in ponytails as they fear the “nape of their necks” could “sexually excite” male students. “They’re worried boys will look at girls, which is similar to the reasoning behind upholding a white-only underwear color rule,” former middle school teacher Motoki Sugiyama told Vice World News.

Japan: Schools have banned ponytails fearing they might ‘sexually excite’ men

In Pics | Tokyo hotel comes up with 'Lantern dining experience' to ensure safety amid a surge in cases

The Japanese capital Tokyo has reported more than 20,000 cases in a day denting the country's hope for riding out the Omicron surge. The is the highest number of daily infections ever since the start of the pandemic.

Japan: More than 20,000 daily covid-19 cases reported in Tokyo

The Japanese capital Tokyo is witnessing more than 10,000 new Coronavirus cases in a day. Ms. Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo spoke to WION on the Covid-19 situation in Tokyo and the restrictions that are being considered to contain this sharp surge.

High tech Robots are being used to take care of Covid patients, says Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo

In a bid to contain the spike in COVID cases in the capital city of Japan which is now witnessing a record surge in daily cases the government has now started administering booster doses to the elderly citizens. Tokyo has recorded more than 11,000 COVID cases in the last 24 hours.

Japan: Govt starts administering booster shots to elderly citizens

In a shocking incident in Japan, at least three high school students were stabbed by a teenager. The incident happened right outside Tokyo's university premises, ahead of the nationwide college entrance exams.

Japan: 3 high school students & an elderly man stabbed by a teenager right outside Tokyo University

At least 3 high school students were stabbed by a teenager. The incident occured right outside Tokyo's university premises ahead of the nationwide college entrance exams. The attacker was apprehended afterwards.

Japan: At least 3 high school students stabbed by teenager in Tokyo

Japanese shrine parishioners stepped into an icy cold bath at a Tokyo shrine to purify their souls and wish for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japanese shrine parishioners dip into icy bath for annual Shinto ritual

A heavy snowfall warning has been issued in japan's capital city Tokyo for the first time in four years. The first snowfall of the year for Japan turned into a bit of a scare after the Japan meteorological agency listed Tokyo and three surrounding districts under a heavy snow alert. Nearly two inches of snow had piled up in Tokyo while temperatures dropped to minus 0.4 degrees celsius.

Heavy snowfall warning in Japan's Tokyo, three surrounding areas under list

A blue fin tuna sold for around 16.88 million yen ($145,484) on Wednesday morning at the annual New Year tuna auction held by Tokyo's largest fish market, marking a third consecutive year price drop for the auction's highest bidder.

Tokyo: Giant bluefin tuna sold for around $145,484

Japan's cabinet approved a record defence budget of 5.4 trillion yen ($47.2 billion) for the fiscal year beginning in April on Friday, bolstering the country's capabilities to counter challenges from China.

Amid escalating Chinese threats, Japan passes a record defence budget 

Visitors were handed umbrellas upon arriving at the indoor Tokyo art exhibition to maintain social distancing while viewing the artworks. The COVID-19 countermeasure at the exhibition was the brainchild of artist Kazuhisa Kusaba after his grandchildren were advised by their elementary teachers to hold umbrellas as a social distancing measure while commuting to school.

Tokyo art exhibition hands out umbrellas as social distancing measure

A man dressed as the Joker went around attacking passengers on a Tokyo-bound train before setting a compartment on fire. This happened on Halloween. The 24-year-old man said he wanted to kill 'lots of people' in order to secure the death sentence. Palki Sharma brings you the twisted story.

Gravitas | Japan: 24-year-old man dressed as joker attacks passengers on Tokyo train

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