U.S. State Department confirms $2.15 billion sale of two Aegis Weapon Systems and other equipment to the Japan Navy, critical "to [assisting] Japan in developing and maintaining a strong and effective self-defense capability."
A board member of Tehran Chamber of Commerce involved in food trade tells that Iranian money from Japan has been transferred to Swiss bank Banque de Commerce et de Placements (BCP) for Iran humanitarian trade and the channel is operational.
2 year agoTwitter is experiencing problems worldwide
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation called not to take seriously statements about the threat of the seizure of the Kuriles by Japan
KCNA: "Japan's moves are Don-Quixotic wild act going against the present trend of the timesJapan's unbecoming acts of going against the trend of the times will only plunge Japan deeper into abyss."
2 year agoPhotos reportedly from a Russian Su-35S meeting a pair of US FA-18s in the Far East, presumably over the Sea of Japan(East Sea).
Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 - 61km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 43km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 78km SSE of Fukue, Japan
Japanese plane conducts flight close to south Korean warship: Yonhap
2 year agoThe beginning of the meeting between Putin and Abe in a narrow format is already delayed by 37 minutes. Journalists are waiting
Putin, Abe hold summit to break island impasse
2 year agoJapan's Ministry of Defense has put out what it hopes will be its final word in the radar lock-on dispute with South Korea. It's 7 pages long with supporting reference materials.
2 year agoFrom the launch of the Epsilon rocket Unit 4 at 2019/01/18 09:50: 20. From the first shot, the shooting point and the passing boat, launch, the smoldering fire point surroundings and fire extinguishing by sprinklers, fire fighting group discharge. The distance between the ship and the ship was confirmed after the interview that it was no problem for now.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 81km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 3km E of Sawara, Japan
2 year agoJapan's Epsilon rocket has lifted off with seven satellites, advancing smallsat technology for Japanese industry.
2 year agoJAN 17: JASDF fighters intercepted a Russian Navy IL-38 maritime patrol aircraft over the Sea of Japan(East Sea)
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 50km SSE of Shizunai, Japan
2 year agoSignificant explosive eruption just at the restless Kuchinoerabu volcano in Japan
Two Kadena F-15s made emergency arrested landings in opposite directions on the same runway
2 year agoJapanese MOD arrives at Pentagon; its also @DepSecDef Shanahan's first honor cordon as a ting SecDef
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov: the issue of sovereignty over the Kuril Islands is not being discussed, it was, is and will be the territory of Russia. At the same time, Moscow has patience and willingness to reach mutually acceptable agreements on a peace treaty (without transferring the Kurils).
Japan must recognize all disputed islands as Russian to move forward peace talks: Lavrov
Russia's Putin expected to visit Japan in June: Japanese foreign minister
Lavrov: work on a peace treaty with Tokyo must be conducted without distorting the agreements
Moscow source: "A referendum in Kuril Islands is being considered resulting in partial handover of islands to Japan. Goal is the legitimize Crimean referendum and reset relations with the West. The referendum will be tightly managed,; majority of territory will remain in Russia"
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 11km SSE of Oyama, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 40km ESE of Namie, Japan
Egypt plans to issue $2 billion worth of Japanese yen-denominated bonds in the coming week, two government sources said.
