In Tokyo, UN chief expresses full support for US-Japan dialogue with North Korea
At a joint press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the ongoing talks between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), as well as Japan’s renewed initiative of dialogue with the country. “As Secretary-General of the United Nations, I am […]
Let Nagasaki remain ‘the last city’ to suffer nuclear devastation, says museum director as UN chief arrives
It’s essential that Nagasaki’s devastation should “not be forgotten” now or in the future, if the threat of nuclear war is to be lifted, said the Director of the Japanese city’s Atomic Bomb Museum, ahead of a visit there on Thursday by the UN Secretary-General. António Guterres was in Tokyo on Wednesday where he held […]
President Vladimir Putin Warns North Korea Situation Has ‘Seriously Deteriorated’
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the crisis over North Korea’s nuclear program is deepening after the issue dominated talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Moscow. He and Abe believe the situation on the Korean peninsula has “seriously deteriorated,” Putin said Thursday after the Kremlin meeting. “We call on all states involved in […]
President Filipe Nyusi to Promote Mozambican Gas in Japan
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi hopes to persuade Japan to purchase Mozambican natural gas, and to become involved in priority energy projects in Mozambique, according to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Leticia Klemens. She was speaking to reporters in Tokyo ahead of the arrival of Nyusi for an official visit at the invitation of […]
Zimbabwean Pastor Patrick Phillip Mugadza ties himself to pole in anti-Mugabe protest
Ten days after Zimbabwe celebrated 36 years of independence, with ruling Zanu-PF party supporters using the hashtag #1980SoFarSoGood in praise of President Robert Mugabe’s accomplishments, a pastor has chained himself to a pole in an anti-Mugabe protest, according to local media. Pastor Patrick Phillip Mugadza made headlines last December in a one-man protest against Mugabe […]
Japan Would Not Be Forced To Say “Sorry” Again For World War 2 – Japanese Prime Minister
It was a carefully constructed statement, delivered on the eve of the 70th anniversary of Japan’s surrender to end of the Second World War. Speaking on Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged the “damage and suffering” inflicted on innocent people. But while Abe said Japan’s previous “heartfelt apologies” will remain unshakeable in the future, […]
