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PM Modi's departure statement ahead of US visit 2021: Full text
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 22, 2021 11:21 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's US Visit 2021: PM Modi will be reviewing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with President Biden and exchanging views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, a statement from the PMO detailed.
Pak ISI and Chinese proximity to Taliban, queer Quad pitch for Kabul recognition
By Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 07, 2021 01:06 PM IST
The role played by Pak and UK in cutting out a deal with the Taliban has been noted by India, which is concerned about the group’s projection as a beacon for Sunni Islamic jihadis.
Who will succeed Yoshihide Suga as PM of Japan? Here's what surveys found
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Karan Manral, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 06, 2021 08:18 AM IST
Taro Kono, who is in-charge of Japan's Covid-19 vaccination drive, emerged as the most popular pick to be the island's next prime minister in two separate polls.
As Suga steps down, here are candidates likely to be Japan's next prime minister
Reuters |
PUBLISHED ON SEP 03, 2021 12:01 PM IST
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday said he would resign after failing to control the country’s coronavirus surge, leaving the ruling party scrambling to find a new leader weeks before a general election.
Mixed feeling for Japanese after an extraordinary Olympics
By Avishek Roy, Tokyo
UPDATED ON AUG 10, 2021 06:22 PM IST
The people of Japan opposed the Games due to the Covid situation but the performances of host athletes helped lift the gloom.
Japan’s Yoshihide Suga gets no Olympics boost as he heads into election
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON AUG 10, 2021 08:09 AM IST
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s initially high support was hit by disapproval of his handling of the pandemic.
Tokyo 2020: Japan's PM thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic
AP |
PUBLISHED ON AUG 09, 2021 02:17 PM IST
- He noted the Games were delayed by a year and held under tight restrictions, but "I believe we were able to fulfill our responsibility as the host nation,” Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said, thanking the people for their understanding and cooperation.
Japanese PM Suga says world should see safe Olympics staged
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON JUL 20, 2021 04:51 PM IST
"The world is faced with great difficulties," Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told International Olympic Committee members in a closed-door meeting
China irked by Japan deputy PM’s comments on ‘protecting’ Taiwan
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUL 06, 2021 11:29 PM IST
- China didn't take Aso's remarks kindly and its foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian called the comments ‘extremely wrong and dangerous’, and also invoked references to China’s colonial past.
Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics
PTI | , Tokyo
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2021 06:01 PM IST
Japan has been struggling since late March to slow a wave of infections propelled by more contagious variants, with new daily cases soaring above 7,000 at one point and seriously ill patients straining hospitals in Tokyo, Osaka and other metropolitan areas.
Frustration in Japan as leader pushes Olympics despite virus
PTI | , Tokyo
PUBLISHED ON MAY 12, 2021 07:59 PM IST
More than 300,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be cancelled. And a swimming star has faced pressure to drop out of the games.
Japan's ruling party loses seats in blow for PM Yoshihide Suga before election
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 26, 2021 10:11 AM IST
- The by-elections held Sunday were the first of their kind for Suga since he became prime minister in September.
Japan raises greenhouse emissions cut target to 46% by 2030
AP | | Posted by Harshit Sabarwal, Tokyo
PUBLISHED ON APR 22, 2021 05:49 PM IST
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday announced a new more ambitious target of 46% in emissions reduction by 2030, significantly up from the current 26% from the 2013 levels, NHK said.
Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga calls off India visit amid Covid-19 spike: Report
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON APR 21, 2021 01:25 PM IST
- Earlier this week UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also cancelled his visit to India owing to the rising number of coronavirus disease cases, while Prime Minister Modi called off his trip to Portugal to attend the India-European Union summit next month.
Japan's foreign residents may travel to other countries for Covid-19 vaccines
Reuters |
UPDATED ON APR 21, 2021 09:58 AM IST
Amid slow inoculation push while top health experts say the Covid-19 in Japan has entered a fourth wave, foreign residents consider flying to other countries to get vaccinated
Joe Biden-Yoshihide Suga maiden meet focuses on reducing China's growing clout
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 17, 2021 05:36 AM IST
'What to do about China' remained a primary concern for Biden and Suga as the former held his first in-person meeting at the White House with a foreign leader since taking office.
Japan imposes new Covid-19 related measures in Tokyo ahead of Olympics
PTI | , Tokyo
PUBLISHED ON APR 09, 2021 04:31 PM IST
Japan's national vaccination drive has lagged and most people in the capital still have not been inoculated as infections have surged.
China cautions Japan ahead of Biden-Suga meet, asks to be 'objective, rational'
AP | , Beijing
PUBLISHED ON APR 06, 2021 03:13 PM IST
- China also warned Japan against getting caught up between the 'so-called confrontation between major countries.'
Covid-19: Japan to expand emergency measures as needed amid fears of new strains
Reuters | | Posted by Srivatsan K C, Tokyo
PUBLISHED ON APR 04, 2021 02:56 PM IST
Japan is grappling with a Covid-19 resurgence ahead of the summer Olympics scheduled to begin in July, with large-scale vaccinations of the general population yet to begin.
Japan PM to hold talks with Biden in US visit on April 16
PTI | , Tokyo
PUBLISHED ON APR 02, 2021 12:11 PM IST
Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told reporters that Suga will be the first foreign leader to meet Biden in person since he took office in January.
Japanese PM Suga expects to invite Biden to Tokyo Olympics
AP |
PUBLISHED ON MAR 26, 2021 05:06 PM IST
- Suga was asked by a lawmaker in Parliament if he would invite Biden. Suga replied: “Of course, I expect we will."
Covid-19: Japan PM vows no virus rebound as emergency measures end
AP | , Tokyo
PUBLISHED ON MAR 21, 2021 02:23 PM IST
Prime minister Yoshihide Suga was addressing his ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s annual convention, just hours ahead of the planned lifting of a virus state of emergency in the the Tokyo region.
Maritime security next on Quad’s agenda, key trilateral meets soon
By Rezaul H Laskar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 19, 2021 11:12 PM IST
The trilateral meetings will follow the naval exercise which will see the French Navy joining navies of India, Australia, Japan and the US.
Biden, Modi, Morrison and Suga pen joint Op-Ed, say Quad offers ‘spark of hope'
By Yashwant Raj, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 14, 2021 02:51 AM IST
The leaders had launched launch a 'Vaccine Initiative' under which India would produce up to 1 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines by 2022, financed by the US and Japan, for last-mile distribution by Australia in the South-East Asian nations of the Indo-Pacific.
QUAD to reject the 2007 Chinese veto on its foreign policies
By Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 11, 2021 06:08 PM IST
- The meeting of leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or QUAD – India, Australia, Japan and the US –signifies three things.
News updates from HT: Three held for alleged plot to murder Assam minister
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 09, 2021 08:51 PM IST
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As China eyes Taiwan and beyond, Quad's Indo-Pacific agenda takes priority
By Shishir Gupta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 04:56 PM IST
- The Quad Summit will be US President Joe Biden’s first interaction under the diplomatic and security initiative revived during the Donald Trump era as a buffer against Beijing
US President Joe Biden to join first ever 'Quad' leaders meet: Australian PM
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 01:42 PM IST
“This will become a feature of Indo-Pacific engagement,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters in Sydney on Friday, without giving details on the timing of the talks, expected to be held virtually.
Leaders of Quad countries set to hold first summit this month
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2021 01:42 PM IST
Confirmation about the meeting came from Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who told a news conference he had discussed the matter with US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
Suga expresses concern over China's dominance in East and South China sea at G7
ANI | , Tokyo
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 04:07 PM IST
It was the first G7 meeting that included Suga, US President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.