Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 08 Oct 2026, 08:40 AM IST

Japan’s Asteroid Probe Loses Final Engine, Forcing Engineers to Rethink the Mission

Japan’s asteroid probe has suffered the loss of its last functioning engine, a setback that could have ended the mission outright. Instead, engineers are preparing a workaround that underscores how deep-space exploration increasingly depends on redundancy, improvisation, and precise systems management. The episode is a reminder that even highly advanced spacecraft can be saved by creative engineering long after launch.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 07:57 AM IST

Japan’s Asteroid Probe Loses Final Working Engine, Forcing Engineers Into an Elegant Workaround

Japan’s asteroid probe has suffered a major propulsion setback after losing its last functioning engine, threatening the spacecraft’s ability to continue its mission as planned. Engineers are now pursuing a creative recovery strategy that could extend the probe’s usefulness and preserve a scientifically valuable mission despite the hardware failure.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 12:10 AM IST

Japan’s Asteroid Probe Loses Final Engine, Forcing Engineers Into a High-Stakes Workaround

Japan’s asteroid probe has suffered the loss of its last functioning engine, a setback that would normally threaten the mission’s ability to maneuver and complete its scientific objectives. Engineers are now relying on a carefully designed workaround that could preserve enough control to keep the spacecraft operating, underscoring the resilience required in deep-space exploration.

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World Politics & Diplomacy17 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Japan’s Prime Minister Sparks Debate After Saying Makeup and Chores Add Hours to Her Workday

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ignited a national conversation after saying that makeup, household chores and other expectations add hours to her workday compared with male leaders. Her remarks, made amid scrutiny over her attendance and workload, quickly broadened into a wider debate about gender roles, political optics and the burdens placed on women in public life. The episode has become a flashpoint in a country long criticized for slow progress on gender equality.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 09:08 AM IST

ADB, Japan Back AM Green’s Renewable Ammonia Plant in Kakinada

The Asian Development Bank and Japan have backed AM Green’s renewable ammonia project in Kakinada with financing that includes a $100 million loan from Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund 2, which is financed by JICA and administered by ADB. The deal underscores growing international support for India’s green industrial buildout, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors such as ammonia and fertiliser-linked supply chains.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

India, Japan Hold 12th Joint Working Group Session on Roads and Transport to Deepen Infrastructure Cooperation

India and Japan convened the 12th session of their Joint Working Group on roads and road transport, underscoring a long-running partnership that has increasingly shaped India’s infrastructure modernization agenda. The talks are expected to focus on technical cooperation, project delivery, and policy coordination as New Delhi seeks safer, more efficient transport networks and Japan looks to expand its strategic development footprint in India.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 10:53 PM IST

India, Japan Hold 12th Joint Working Group Session on Roads and Transport

India and Japan convened the 12th session of their Joint Working Group on roads and road transport, underscoring a long-running partnership focused on infrastructure quality, mobility, and technical cooperation. The meeting comes as India accelerates highway expansion and seeks deeper collaboration on safety, resilience, and advanced transport systems.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 03:00 PM IST

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Allegations, Prompting Tokyo Protest

Russia has detained a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage, according to reports cited by major international news organizations, triggering an immediate protest from Tokyo. The case adds fresh strain to already fraught Japan-Russia relations and underscores the heightened risks facing foreign correspondents operating in Russia amid deepening geopolitical confrontation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 12:56 PM IST

Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage Allegations, Deepening Diplomatic Tensions

Russia has detained a Japanese journalist on allegations of espionage, prompting an immediate protest from Tokyo and adding fresh strain to already fraught relations between the two countries. The case underscores Moscow’s increasingly aggressive treatment of foreign nationals amid heightened security paranoia and a broader clampdown on independent reporting.

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