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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito marks WWII anniversary with historic trip to Mongolia
On Sunday, Japan’s Emperor Naruhito began a weeklong visit to Mongolia, where he planned to honour hundreds of Japanese prisoners of war who were detained in brutal conditions. Naruhito’s visit commemorates the 80th anniversary of the conclusion...

Cairo International Film Festival Participates in the "Belt and Road" Week in Shanghai for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Sun 06 Jul 2025 | 12:09 PM As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen cinematic cooperation with countries worldwide, the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) took part in the "Belt and Road" Week, held in Shanghai, China, from June 18 to...

Japan’s emperor begins weeklong visit to Mongolia that will honour POWs
TOKYO, July 6: Japan’s Emperor Naruhito began a weeklong visit to Mongolia on Sunday during which he plans to honour thousands of Japanese prisoners of World War II who were held under harsh conditions in the country. Naruhito’s visit marks the...

Japan's Emperor, Empress arrive in Mongolia for official visit
Japan's Emperor and Empress arrived in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar on Sunday. This is their first visit to the country as Emperor and Empress. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako ate dairy snacks in a traditional welcoming ceremony at...

His Majesty Emperor Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress Masako of Japan Arrive in Mongolia on a State Visit
Ulaanbaatar, July 6, 2025 /MONTSAME/. At the invitation of the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, His Majesty Emperor of Japan Naruhito and Her Majesty Empress of Japan Masako arrived in Mongolia on July 6, 2025, on a State Visit. Their...

Japan’s emperor begins a weeklong visit to Mongolia that will honor POWs
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito began a weeklong visit to Mongolia on Sunday during which he plans to honor thousands of Japanese prisoners of World War II who were held under harsh conditions in the country. Naruhito’s visit marks the 80th...

PM Modi Greets Dalai Lama On His 90th Birthday, Hails Him As Symbol Of Love, Compassion And Patience
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 90th birthday. | File Pic New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Tibetan spiritual leader,...

Japanese emperor in Mongolia, US tariff deadline, Taiwan exercises
Welcome to Your Week in Asia. Regional and world trade has been roiled over the past few months by U.S. President Donald Trump's sudden shifts on levies, and this week will see a much-anticipated moment -- the end of the pause on Washington's...

Japanese imperial couple depart for historic visit to Mongolia
Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako depart for a state visit to Mongolia from Tokyo's Haneda Airport on July 6, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako departed Sunday for a state visit to Mongolia,...

"Multi-disciplinary centre being built to promote fusion of Tibetan, Indian ancient wisdom": Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan on Sunday extended birthday greetings to the Tibetan Spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Addressing the event celebrating the...

Japan Emperor, Empress Arrive in Mongolia
Newsfrom Japan Society Jul 6, 2025 19:45 (JST) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, July 6 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Sunday arrived in Mongolia for a weeklong official visit as state guests. They became the first reigning...

Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday: Tibetan monks in exile offers special prayers in Shimla, PM Modi extends wishes to spiritual leader
On the occassion of 90th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhist monks living in exile offered special prayers at the Dorjidak Monastery near Shimla at Panthaghati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended birthday greetings. On the...

India News | Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday Celebrations Underway with Politicians, Celebrities in Attendance
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): At the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama held at the Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh and...

Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations underway with politicians, celebrities in attendance
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): At the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama held at the Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh and...

“Enduring symbol of love, compassion, and patience”: PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Dalai Lama
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 90th birthday, calling him a symbol of “love, compassion, patience and moral discipline.” In a social media post on X, Prime...

Imperial Couple Arrives in Mongolia to Meet with President, Mourn Japanese Who Died in Internment
The Yomiuri Shimbun The Emperor and Empress wave from the steps of a government airplane at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Sunday. By Takaya Toda / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer 12:43 JST, July 6, 2025 ULAANBAATAR — The Emperor and Empress arrived in...

Dalai Lama birthday: PM Modi extends wishes, describes him as symbol of love and compassion
The 14th Dalai Lama, known to the Tibetan people as Gyalwa Rinpoche, is the current Dalai Lama, also the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibet. In a social media post on X, PM Modi prayed for the good health and long life of the Dalai Lama....

Vietnamese vice president meets Leo XIV as relations warm
The meeting is the latest step in a process of rapprochement over recent years, including the appointment of a resident pontifical representative in Vietnam. Leo XIV received the Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vo Thi Anh...
FBI, Sheriff's Office Arrest 28 Motorcycle Gang Members In 'Operation Mongolian Beef'
Over two dozen alleged members of an outlaw motorcycle gang have been arrested and charged in connection with a March shooting at a Florida gas station, the FBI's Jacksonville office announced on Wednesday. In total, 28 members of the Mongols...

People in Ulaanbaatar preparing to welcome Japan's Emperor and Empress
People in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar are making preparations to welcome Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. Ahead of their 8-day official visit from Sunday, a huge Japanese flag has been raised at the government building, where...