About 6 million barrels of crude per day that pass through the strait to Asia are now at risk, experts say.
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China’s Ministry of Commerce says measures are a response to Tokyo’s ‘new militarism’.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 pits South American giants Brazil against Asian heavyweights Japan in Houston.
Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best third-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.
Japan is considering sending its navy to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran ceasefire.
An activist in Japan was surrounded by police after he approached the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Monday and shouted.
Japanese fans stayed behind after celebrating their 4-0 victory over Tunisia, by collecting rubbish from the stands.
Fans gathered at Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing after Japan beat Tunisia 4-0 in a World Cup group-stage match.
