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China, Japan square off over balloons and arms at first security talks since 2019

Tokyo worries that Beijing will resort to force to take control of Taiwan in the wake of Russia's invasion, sparking a conflict that could embroil Japan and disrupt global trade.

North Korea fires long-range missile, ‘ICBM landed in Japan’s EEZ’, says PM Kisihda

By Hyunsu Yim and Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile into the sea off Japan's west coast on Saturday after warning of a strong response to upcoming

Japan to Afghanistan—World’s passports ranked. It also shows ever-growing wealth disparity

Ukraine and Russia have held roughly the same position on paper since the invasion began in 2022. Ukraine climbed 24 places in the passport index in the last 10 years.

Heavy snowfall blankets Japan, halts transport. One death reported

Japan’s chief secretary said two other deaths are being investigated. As per reports, the bitter weather is expected to continue through Thursday.

Japan to roll out plans to back Ukraine at ‘appropriate time’, US official says

White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell on Tuesday said, that Kishida has a 'game plan' & is already 'engaged deeply on issues in Ukraine.'

Japan, the only country merging two security theatres in Europe and Indo-Pacific

If there is one Indo-Pacific player with the economic heft and strategic capabilities to truly champion the merging of the two security theatres, it is Japan.

Threat from China? Why Japan is seeking military ties beyond its US ally

Encouraged by the US, Japan in December unveiled its biggest military build up since World War Two, with a commitment to double defence spending to 2% of GDP within five years.

Joe Biden to welcome Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida and historic military reforms at White House

By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday and is expected to hail what

Why US is overhauling its marines on Japan’s Okinawa amid China-Taiwan tension

Tokyo fears the loss of Taiwan to mainland China would threaten shipping lanes that supply its oil and would undermine US influence in the region.

New Year celebrations in Japan involve many lucky gods, but here’s why Hotei is special

The Japanese equivalent of Santa Claus, Hotei belongs to the Zen school of Buddhism, which celebrates simplicity and rejects the desire for fame and fortune.

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I am a dog lover, but we don’t know how to win the war on strays

We have failed terribly at two important things. One, we are reacting to this issue only emotionally, not logically. And two, we are not asking the right questions.

In NCLAT’s WhatsApp ruling, reminder of India’s cautious view of competition disputes involving Big Tech

WhatsApp privacy policy case is among a string of matters involving practices like restrictive platform rules, pricing & billing policies, reflecting India’s tight scrutiny of market dominance.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.