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UK, Canada, Germany, others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan
Britain, Canada, Germany, and other nations condemn Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to stability.
Israeli tourism to Japan jumps sharply as yen weakens
Japan prepares to restart world's biggest nuclear plant 15 years after Fukushima disaster
North Korea: Japan’s move toward nuclear weapons must be 'thoroughly curbed'
Gathering to pray in Taiwan under the dark clouds of Chinese threats - opinion
The Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast in Taipei brought together faith leaders, cultural figures, and international delegates for three days of music, prayer, and dialogue.
Panda diplomacy: Pandas caught up in Japan-China political storm over Taiwan
The pandas were given to Japan as a symbol of friendship between the two nations, and this is the first time since 1972 that Japan will be pandaless
Israel joins Pax Silica Initiative, US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global AI industry
The director of Israel’s National Economic Council, Avi Simhon, called Israel’s participation in Pax Silica “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry.”
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region, tsunami advisory issued
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's northeastern region on Friday, triggering a tsunami advisory for potential waves up to 1 meter.
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
In response to China and Russia's military moves, US bombers join Japan's fighter jets in a display of strength.
Japan threatening China militarily, Chinese FM claims to German counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Japan's "current leader recently made reckless remarks on hypothetical situations on Taiwan."
Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
The tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate, after the quake jolted a large part of Japan's north and east at 11:15 p.m.
On This Day: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, thrusting US into WWII
The infamous Japanese surprise attack on the US naval base in Hawaii 80 years ago became immortalized as a "day which will live in infamy."
Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
The Chinese J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were launched from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was maneuvering south of the Okinawan islands along with three missile destroyers.
Taiwan, Japan voice concern over largest Chinese maritime show of force to date
Reuters reported on Thursday that China was deploying a large number of naval and coast guard ships across East Asian waters, its largest maritime show of force to date.
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