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High-powered microwave technology is the 'holy grail' of drone interceptors
HPM offers rapid neutralization of swarms, while lasers and costly missiles provide precision strikes against individual drones
Hong Kong signals support for China in Japan dispute
Consultations on steps for ending the war to take place in coming days, Ukraine says
With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute
Asian stocks jump on Nvidia earnings as markets await delayed US jobs data
Nvidia's earnings fueled a rally in Asia on Thursday, occurring just hours before the US jobs report; the dollar strengthened and Treasury yields increased.
Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens
The alert was emitted amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
Japan seeks to calm escalating row with China over Taiwan
The dispute erupted after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers earlier this month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan's survival could trigger a military response.
Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports
Japan requests that China reverse its warning against travel to Japan after comments on Taiwan sparked a diplomatic dispute.
Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows
A survey shows that over half of the population backed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to increase defense spending.
Chinese Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands
China and Japan have repeatedly faced off around the Japan-administered islands, which Beijing calls Diaoyu and Tokyo calls the Senkaku.
Jordan's King Abdullah arrives in Pakistan for high-level talks to expand bilateral ties
Pakistani officials said the visit represents the first trip by a Jordanian monarch in more than two decades.
G7 foreign ministers' meeting to focus on Gaza, Ukraine, trade in Canada
Rubio will meet with G7 counterparts from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Britain.
Indonesia grants national hero status to late strongman President Suharto
"A prominent figure from Central Java province, a hero of the struggle for independence, General Suharto stood out since the independence era," said an announcer during the award ceremony.
No immediate threat to US, allies from North Korea's missile launch, US military says
North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the sea, with no damage reported, following multiple short-range missile tests last month.
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