TOKYO, Aug. 21 -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) issued the following news release: Courtesy Call on His Majesty King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan On August 21, 2025, commencing at 12:20 local time for approximately 15 minutes, Minister Nakatani paid a courtesy call on His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The overview is as follows: At the outset, Minister Nakatani expressed his respect for Jordan's significant rol...
TOKYO, Aug. 21 -- JMSDF issued the following news: The Overseas Training Cruise 2025 units conducted a goodwill exercise with the Argentine Navy as described below. 1. Objectives (1) To improve the JMSDF's tactical capabilities (2) To promote friendship and mutual understanding with the Argentine Navy 2. Date August 14 3. Exercise Area In the vicinity of Puerto Belgrano 4. Participating Units (1) JMSDF: JS KASHIMA, JS SHIMAKAZE (2) Argentine Navy: ARA SARANDI, ARA ROSALES 5. Type of Exer...
India, Aug. 21 -- Selecting the right home loan tenure plays a vital role in managing long-term repayment. It directly affects both the Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) and the total interest payable. Financial institutions offer flexible tenure options, generally ranging between 5 - 30 years. Borrowers must align the tenure with their financial goals, income stability, and repayment capacity. Choosing an appropriate duration helps in maintaining discipline and avoiding unnecessary financial bur...
TOKYO, Aug. 21 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release: At around 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, JMSDF spotted RFN Steregushchiy-III-class FFG 1 (hull number 337) sailing westward in the waters approximately 40 km northeast of Cape Soya. The RFN vessel continued to sail westward through Soya Strait. JMSDF assets monitored the activities of the vessel. ABBREVIATIONS JMSDF: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force RFN: Russian Federation Navy FFG: Guided Missile Frigate Disclaimer: Cur...
TOKYO, Aug. 21 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release: From the a.m. to p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025, JASDF spotted aircraft over the Sea of Japan. The aircraft were: - Tu-95 bomber 2 - Russian fighter 2 JASDF fighters conducted scramble to monitor the activity of these aircraft. ATTACHMENT: Overview of the aircraft's activity ABBREVIATIONS JASDF: Japan Air Self-Defense Force Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Aug. 21 -- For business owners, access to timely finance is essential for managing operations, purchasing equipment, or expanding business activities. A business loan serves as a valuable financial tool to meet such requirements. However, selecting the right loan terms is equally important to ensure smooth repayment and financial stability. In 2025, with multiple lenders offering varied interest rates, tenures, and terms, it becomes important to evaluate options carefully. This article ex...
TOKYO, Aug. 21 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release: This is to announce the event as follows: 1 Country of visit Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of Thailand 2 Purpose (1) Republic of Indonesia - To meet with the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces and other high ranked officers to enhance mutual understanding, friendship and trust and promote bilateral defense cooperation with Indonesia - To meet with partner countries at the CHOD level on JMSDF Ship JS Osum...
TOKYO, Aug. 21 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On August 21, commencing at 3:15 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with Rt. Hon. Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane MATEKANE, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, who is visiting Japan to participate in the in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The overview of the meeting is as follows: 1. At the outset, Pr...
TOKYO, Aug. 21 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: "From Aid to Investment" no other words better capture the transformation of relations between Japan and Africa through more than three decades of the TICAD process. In the tariff negotiations with the United States, the keyword was "investment over tariffs," so I was worried about making a mistake at the beginning of my speech, but in our relations with Africa, the keyword is "from aid to investment." At this TI...
India, Aug. 21 -- Mumbai, India - 21 August 2025: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, India's Most Prestigious Film Festival & Award Ceremony, has officially announced the Top 10 Short Films for the 2025 edition, marking yet another milestone in its journey of honouring cinematic brilliance and cultural narratives.Selected from thousands of entries worldwide, these 10 exceptional films represent the highest standards of independent cinema, carrying forward the legacy of Indian cinema's...