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Trump Claims to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory

Trump Claims to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory

President Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as part of US territory during a speech in Long Island, New York.

Aug 16, 2026 12 views
Philippines Rejects US Military Attacks From Its Territory, Seeks Peaceful Relations with China

Philippines Rejects US Military Attacks From Its Territory, Seeks Peaceful Relations with China

The Philippines will not allow the US to launch attacks from its territory if there is a conflict in the Taiwan Strait.

Aug 16, 2026 13 views
DJI Wins Appeal to Challenge US Military Blacklist

DJI Wins Appeal to Challenge US Military Blacklist

An appeals court has ruled that DJI, a drone manufacturer, can challenge Chinas inclusion of it in a blacklist of companies associated with military a...

Aug 16, 2026 5 views
Japanese PMs Yasukuni Shrine Visit Sparks Controversy

Japanese PMs Yasukuni Shrine Visit Sparks Controversy

Japanese Prime Minister Yukie Akamine and Defense Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, marking a rare unconditionally uncondi...

Aug 16, 2026 7 views
Putins Visit To Kurils Signals Russia-China Joint Pressure On Japan

Putins Visit To Kurils Signals Russia-China Joint Pressure On Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to the Kolyma Islands is seen as an effort by Moscow and Beijing to pressure Japan on several contentious issu...

Aug 16, 2026 10 views
US Forces Countries to Choose Sides in AI Race

US Forces Countries to Choose Sides in AI Race

The US is preparing to inform dozens of countries that they must choose sides in the AI competition with China.

Aug 16, 2026 9 views
Japans Apology: A Consequence of History

Japans Apology: A Consequence of History

On August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender. However, 81 years later, Japan continues to escalate its aggressive behavior and dist...

Aug 16, 2026 8 views
China Condemns Japanese Politicians Visits to Yasukuni Shrine

China Condemns Japanese Politicians Visits to Yasukuni Shrine

Japanese politicians visiting the Yasukuni Shrine honor Class-A war criminals who committed brutal crimes during World War II; China strongly condemns...

Aug 16, 2026 11 views
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Offers Responsibility for Comfort Women Victims

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Offers Responsibility for Comfort Women Victims

South Korean President Li Sa-myeong announced he would be responsible for restoring the honor and dignity of Japanese comfort women victims after thei...

Aug 16, 2026 3 views
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz as Its Territory

Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz as Its Territory

Irans Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs responds to US President Trumps claim that the Hormuz Strait will be declared as US territory, saying Iran is...

Aug 16, 2026 11 views
White House Accuses Countries of Bypassing U.S. Tariffs on China

White House Accuses Countries of Bypassing U.S. Tariffs on China

The White House report accused over 40 countries, including Canada and Japan, of helping China evade US tariffs through trade diversion tactics.

Aug 16, 2026 7 views
Japans Akai Speech Vows War Cessation, Avoids Reflection on Responsibility

Japans Akai Speech Vows War Cessation, Avoids Reflection on Responsibility

Japans Prime Minister delivers speech on August 15th, reaffirming commitment to avoiding future wars and vowing to play a positive role in the Indo-Pa...

Aug 16, 2026 5 views
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