Japan general election

Japan Votes in High-Stakes Election That Could Shake Longtime Ruling Party

Japanese voters began casting their ballots on Sunday in a critical election that could redefine the country's political landscape, challenging Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government and the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) decade-long dominance. The LDP, along with its coalition partner...
Japan

Japan Braces for Tight Election as Scandal-Hit LDP Battles to Maintain Power

Japan is on the verge of one of its most hotly contested national elections in years. As millions of citizens head to the polls this Sunday, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces an unprecedented challenge to maintain its political...
EC 725 AP helicopter

Royal Malaysian Air Force Launches Major Relief Mission to Philippines Following Tropical Storm Kristine

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Kristine (also referred to as Trami), which recently caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has initiated a major Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to...
Peking University

Nobel Laureate Gérard Mourou Joins Peking University as Chair Professor: A Boost for China’s Scientific Research Landscape

China’s scientific community, Nobel laureate and renowned French physicist Gérard Mourou has recently accepted a prestigious chair professorship at Peking University’s School of Physics. His appointment signals a commitment to international collaboration and high-level research in one of the world’s...
United Arab Emirates (UAE)

UAE Condemns Military Targeting of Iran, Calls for Restraint to Ensure Regional Stability

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a strong condemnation of recent military escalations targeting Iran, expressing profound concern over the ongoing regional conflict’s potential to destabilize the Middle East further. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement...
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Condemns Military Targeting of Iran, Calls for De-escalation

Saudi Arabia issued a strong statement on Saturday condemning recent military actions targeting Iran, describing the incident as a direct violation of Iranian sovereignty and an infringement upon established international laws and norms. The Kingdom’s official stance underscores its unwavering...
Commuters drive past an anti-Israel billboard covering the facade of a building in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Vows Self-Defense After Israeli Airstrikes Target Military Facilities

Iran’s Foreign Ministry declared on Saturday that the country is both “entitled and obligated to defend itself against external aggressive acts” following a series of pre-dawn airstrikes conducted by Israel on Iranian territory. This announcement marks a turning point in...
Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces,

Hezbollah Claims Drone Attack on Israel’s Tel Nof Airbase Amid Intensifying Conflict

In the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Hezbollah claimed on Saturday that it launched a drone attack on Israel's Tel Nof Airbase, located south of Tel Aviv. This marks Hezbollah's first public assertion of an attack on Tel Nof, a facility pivotal to...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Political Quandary: Needing Support from Disgraced Lawmakers After Snap Election

In a high-stakes election marred by scandal and uncertainty, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces the difficult reality that he may need the backing of lawmakers entangled in a slush-fund scandal to maintain his grip on power. As voters head...
North Korea Balloon

North Korean Balloon Carrying Trash and Propaganda Lands on Seoul’s Presidential Compound

In a striking display of the ongoing psychological warfare between, a balloon carrying trash and propaganda leaflets from North Korea landed on the presidential compound in Seoul on Thursday, October 24, 2024. South Korean authorities confirmed the incident, stating that...
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