Japan’s latest military gamble reflects a changing security landscape
Japan has long been looking at ways to reduce the export controls on its arms exports.
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Universiti of Malaya apologises after US professor Bruce Gilley accuses Malaysia of advocating ‘second Holocaust’ during lecture
The Universiti of Malaya issued a public apology on Thursday for hosting US academician Bruce Gilley who accused Malaysia of advocating a “second Holocaust” against Jews during a lecture at its institution.
China’s and India’s coal habits are slowing down the green transition
Given the likelihood of an extended heatwave this summer, the Indian government has ordered all gas-based power stations to be operational from May 1 to June 30. Power demand reached a record 243 gigawatts last September, and is forecast to hit 260GW this summer.
Hot weather kills 30 in Thailand as heat index hits ‘extremely dangerous’ level
City authorities in Bangkok gave an extreme heat warning as the heat index was expected to rise above 52 degrees Celsius (125 degrees Fahrenheit).
More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction
TOKYO (AP) — Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese food.
Blinken, in Shanghai, begins expected contentious talks with Chinese officials
SHANGHAI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken opened his first full day of meetings in China on Thursday by talking with local government officials in Shanghai.
A high-profile murder trial in Kazakhstan boosts awareness of domestic violence
The CCTV footage shown at the domestic abuse trial was disturbing: The defendant is seen dragging his wife by her hair, and then punching and kicking her. Hours after it was recorded, she died of brain trauma.
Japan sees 'transition phase' in dual-use military export controls
TOKYO -- Japanese companies would be required to notify the government before exporting advanced materials and equipment that could be used for military applications, according to a proposal released Wednesday that describes the country's approach to export controls in a "transition phase."