- December 24th, 2024
In the East China Sea, a Shaanxi Y-9 reconnaissance plane (運-9運輸機) from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) intruded into Japanese airspace east of the Danjo Islands for the first time. The incursion prompted swift reactions from both Taiwan and Japan,...
Stock investors in Japan have already felt the sting of what’s being called the “Ishiba shock.” However, the turmoil shaking the markets may only just be beginning for currency traders. With the yen seemingly set to surge, the election of...
For several years, Masato Kanda hardly slept. "Three hours a night is an exaggeration," Kanda chuckles as he recalls his grueling schedule from his office in Tokyo. "I slept for three hours consecutively before being woken up, but I then...
On Wednesday, a buried World War II-era bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport, causing significant disruption but fortunately resulting in no casualties. The blast left a crater measuring approximately seven meters (23 feet) wide on a taxiway, leading to the cancellation...
Ishiba Shigeru, former defense minister and prominent hardliner on national security, has been elected President of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), making him the new Prime Minister of Japan. His ascension comes with significant implications, particularly in shaping Japan’s...
In a vote to replace Fumio Kishida as the head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), party members have elected Shigeru Ishiba as their new leader. Given the LDP's strong majority in the National Diet, this victory effectively positions...
China launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean for the first time in 44 years, sending shockwaves through the international community. The missile, carrying a dummy warhead, was launched on Wednesday afternoon (New Zealand time) and at...
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer Sazanami passed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday. This marks the first time a modern Japanese warship has navigated these sensitive waters, which have become a focal point of international geopolitical tension. The...
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan will elect its next president, who will also serve as the country's new prime minister. This leadership election carries substantial weight, not just for domestic politics, but also for Japan's role in the...
After enduring more than two years of war in Ukraine and a global sanctions regime, Russia, once considered one of the world’s most powerful nations, has experienced a marked decline in its international standing. According to the latest version of...
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