Tsunami Warnings Issued After Massive Russian Quake

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

International

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, setting off tsunami waves across the Pacific Ocean. The earthquake, among the most powerful recorded in modern history, caused sea surges that reached California, Hawaii, and Japan.

International

UN: No Nuclear Risk After 8.8 Quake and Pacific Tsunami

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that there is no safety impact on nuclear power plants along the Pacific coastline following the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck near Russia’s Far East early Wednesday. The quake triggered tsunami waves that reached parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii, and the U.S. West Coast. According to […]

International

Japan PM Denies Resignation, Focuses on US Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has denied media speculation that he is planning to resign. Speaking on July 23, Ishiba called the rumours “baseless” and confirmed that no resignation discussions took place within his party. His statement follows poor results in the recent upper house elections, which triggered internal debate and public speculation about his […]

International

Trump Announces 15% Tariff Deal with Japan

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a major trade agreement with Japan, confirming a 15% tariff on imports from the country. This move replaces an earlier proposed 25% tariff and is part of a broader effort to reset trade relations with key partners. The deal, which Trump described as “possibly the biggest ever,” is aimed […]

International

Japan Upper House Election: Coalition Loses Majority

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its ally Komeito have lost their majority in the House of Councillors following the latest Upper House election. Out of the 125 seats contested, the coalition secured only 47—falling three short of the minimum 50 needed to hold control. This marks the first time in 16 years that […]

International

Japan Votes in Upper House During Ishiba’s Tough Test

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Japan began voting today in a crucial upper house election that could determine the political future of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The election will fill half of the 248 seats in the upper chamber and is widely seen as a referendum on the ruling coalition’s handling of the economy and immigration. The coalition of Ishiba’s […]

Trade

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Water Treatment Chemical Imports from China and Japan

By Editor - News Desk March 10, 2025

To protect domestic manufacturers, India has levied an anti-dumping duty of up to $986 per tonne on imports of trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) from China and Japan for five years. This measure aims to counteract unfair pricing and support the local chemical industry.

Trade

Malaysia Imposes Duties on Iron, Steel Imports from China, India, Japan, S. Korea

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2025

Malaysia enforces provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 2.52% to 36.80% on flat-rolled iron and steel products from China, India, Japan, and South Korea to protect its domestic industry.