Philippines Provocatively Shifts Diplomatic Focus
The Philippine government is causing trouble with China while greeting Japanese right-wing politicians with smiles.
North Korea Denounces US-Led Warnings on AI Use in Job Applications
A spokesman for North Koreas Foreign Ministry protested against a joint warning by the US and 10 other countries about North Korean IT professionals u...
Japanese Earthquake Casualties
Two female employees from the household goods store HABITA at a Japanese mall called Odate and another female employee in their 20s died in an explosi...
Japan Links Military Expansion to Economic Growth in Controversial Defense White Paper
Japans 2026 defense white paper links military expansion with national prosperity, presenting a new narrative that emphasizes economic growth alongsid...
Zelenskyy Appoints Former Defense Minister as Head of Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov as director of the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service.
Russian Drone Attack on Ukrainian Beach Kills 7
A Ukrainian drone struck a popular beach in southern Russia, killing 7 people, including 3 children, and injuring many more. The incident occurred on ...
South Korea Decries Japans Dokdo Sovereignty Claim
South Korea expresses strong protest against Japans release of a Defense White Paper asserting sovereignty over Dokdo (known as Takeyama in Japan).
Iran Denies US Negotiation, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise
A US-Iran negotiation to resume after a brief pause has been denied by Iran, with reports of ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz indicating that no n...
Bangladesh Warns India over Khaleda Zias Political Activity
Bangladeshs Foreign Affairs Minister Shahmat requests clarification from India over a planned video speech by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at an ...
Iranian President Ahmadinejad Defies Resignation Rumors
Irans Vice President Ebrahim Pesarizyyan denies reports of his resignation.
Zelenskyy Calls for Improved Japan-Ukraine Diplomatic Ties
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed dissatisfaction with Japans diplomatic achievements and asked for increased efforts to strengthen relations.
China Condemns Philippines Statement on National Unity Law
Chinas Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned a Philippine statement questioning its efforts to supervise foreign cultural and academic exchan...