G7 leaders wrap up summit, pledge tougher action against Russia
The leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies have pledged during a meeting in Germany to isolate Russia as they struck a united stance to support Ukraine for “as long as it…
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Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage
A court in Osaka has dismissed a lawsuit that argued Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.
The ruling on Monday dealt a setback to LGBTQ rights activists in the…
New activity detected at North Korea’s nuclear testing facility
Satellite images suggest work is underway on a second tunnel at the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility, according to US think tank.North Korea has essentially completed restoration…
Japan vows bigger security role in Asia-Pacific to tackle threats
Prime Minister Kishida announces plans to boost country’s diplomatic and security role amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans…
Shangri-La Dialogue: Delegates meet amid security challenges
The Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), the key security meeting in the Asia Pacific, gets under way in Singapore later on Friday with discussions expected to focus on Russia’s invasion of…
N Korea fires eight missiles as S Korea, US wrap up naval drills
Latest launch also comes amid signs North Korea is pressing ahead with preparations at its nuclear testing ground in Punggye-ri.North Korea has test-fired eight short-range…
Japanese Red Army founder Shigenobu freed from prison
Fusako Shigenobu, who co-founded the once-feared armed group Japanese Red Army, was released from prison on Saturday after serving a 20-year sentence and she apologised for hurting…
‘Anti-China’: The Quad launches maritime surveillance plan
Pledging to provide “tangible benefits” for nations in the Indo-Pacific region, the leaders of the Quad have launched a maritime surveillance plan that analysts say is its most…
N Korea fires three missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia
Seoul, South Korea – North Korea has test-fired three missiles off its east coast, including a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), according to the governments of…
Biden endorses Japan on UN Security Council, beefed up defence
US president’s two-day visit will culminate in the formal launch of an economic plan for deeper engagement in Asia.US President Joe Biden has endorsed Japan’s plan to beef up its…