Japan
Japanese corporation floats plan to build massive 'lunar ring'
In its most expansive form, the project could generate up to 13,000 terawatts of energy per hour, a level that would far exceed current global electricity needs if realized at scale.
The supervolcano that once destroyed Japan's civilization is refilling, scientists say
Long-term deradicalization in Gaza faces major hurdles - opinion
Asia is most affected continent by Strait of Hormuz closure, with 80% of Gulf energy imports
Japan won't recognize a Palestinian state given US ties, Asahi reports
Shigeru Ishiba, Japanese Prime Minister, will skip an upcoming United Nations meeting called to discuss a two-state solution.
US says China spreads 'false' World War II narratives to pressure Taiwan
Beijing says documents such as the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation support its legal claims of sovereignty over the island, as they call for Taiwan to be "restored" to China.
US Army shows off Typhon missile system in Japan
The land-based launcher is capable of firing Tomahawk cruise missiles with enough range to strike China's eastern seaboard
US Typhon missile system to temporarily deploy to Japan as part of exercise
The Typhon system is part of a drive by Washington to amass a variety of anti-ship weapons in Asia.
WATCH: Father of Gaza hostage: World must pressure Hamas, not Israel, to release hostages
Ilan, father of Gaza hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, urges the world to pressure Hamas, not Israel, to secure the release of hostages, speaking out in Tokyo amid growing global tensions.
Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills
The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the frigate launching the missiles, while it said that "Kalibr and Uran missiles were fired in the Sea of Japan."
Israel and Turkey vie for Japanese drone order
Japan's defense budget grew by 21% in 2024 to about $55.3 billion, but is still low compared to countries like Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and Germany.
Fire breaks out on US naval ship off Japan's Okinawa
There have been no reports of injuries, and vessels from Japan's Self-Defense Forces are fighting the fire, NHK said.
On the hunt for Frédéric Chopin's footprints in Warsaw
Walking the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, meticulously rebuilt from wartime ashes, I found it postcard-perfect.
How an Israeli kidnapping comedy sold a million tickets
Saving Shuli-San was set for a June release, but the war with Iran made United King Films, the movie’s distributor, postpone the much-awaited film.
