- February 24th, 2025
Japan’s financial landscape saw a significant shift this week as the yield on the 40-year government bond surged to its highest point in 16 years, signaling growing anticipation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may soon raise interest rates. This...
Asian markets fell for the second consecutive day, as Wall Street paused its longest weekly rally of the year. Investor concerns over bond yields and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy triggered a broad selloff across global markets, with shares in...
North Korea has accumulated enough weapons-grade nuclear material to more than double its current atomic weapons stockpile, a new report from a UK-based think tank has revealed. According to an analysis conducted by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Kim...
The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral defense collaboration involving Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom, has reached a significant milestone with Japanese defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) unveiling concept designs for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). These...
In the global semiconductor conflict, key U.S. lawmakers have urged Japan to implement tighter restrictions on the sale of chipmaking equipment to China. The lawmakers warned that if Tokyo does not take action, Washington could impose its own sanctions on...
Japan's foreign national population has reached an unprecedented high, with over 3.5 million residents as of mid-2024, according to newly released data from the Immigration Services Agency. This demographic shift, spurred by an increasing demand for labor to counteract the...
In the growing landmine crisis in Ukraine, Japanese drone manufacturer Prodrone is reportedly planning to supply specialized drones to help detect landmines scattered across the war-torn country. This endeavor, set to launch in fiscal 2025, underscores a broader international effort...
The Albanese government in Australia has decided to send 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, marking one of the most substantial contributions to the country's defense efforts against Russia’s invasion. This decision, part of a broader A$245 million (US$163 million)...
Kyiv is set to receive significant financial and military support from NATO, but uncertainty looms over Ukraine’s long-sought goal of gaining a clear invitation to join the alliance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing for definitive NATO membership as...
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted an "Elephant Walk" featuring eight V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at the 50th Kisarazu Air Show on October 5, 2024. The annual event, which also marked the 56th anniversary of Kisarazu Air Base, was...
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