Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into Google to determine if the tech giant breached regulations by seeking preferential treatment from smartphone manufacturers. This investigation adds to Google’s […]
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Japan implements revised law facilitating deportation of failed asylum seekers
Japan has passed a new immigration law that permits the government to deport unsuccessful asylum seekers, despite opposition from various parties and human rights organizations. Previously, applicants could remain in […]
Japan implements tough sanctions on Russia in response to Ukraine crisis
Russia faced a series of sanctions after its military intervention in Ukraine last year, but pressure has been mounting from Kyiv and its allies for more severe measures against Moscow. […]
For the first time, Japan approves use of abortion pill
Abortion pill will soon be available in Japan, marking the first time that the drug will be used to terminate early-stage pregnancy in the country. Although abortion is legal in […]
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida narrowly avoids ‘smoke bomb’ attack ahead of upcoming election
During a visit to the port city of Wakayama, Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, was abruptly interrupted when a sudden explosion occurred during his speech. A suspect from the crowd […]