India and Japan have rejected President Joe Biden’s remarks calling the US allies “xenophobic” countries. At a recent campaign fundraiser, Biden criticised the countries for taking in fewer migrants, while…
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Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ makes historic lunar landing
Japan is attempting to land its high-precision “Moon Sniper” probe on the lunar surface and will become only the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon – if…
North Korea touts ‘underwater nuclear weapons system’, blasts US drills
The United States and Japan, state media says North Korea has tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone in response to joint naval exercises involving South Korea. North Korea’s Ministry of Defence…
Australia Accuses China of Injuring Divers With Sonar Pulses
Australia has accused China’s navy of using sonar pulses in an incident in international waters that resulted in Australian divers suffering injuries. The Australian defence minister Richard Marles said a…
Typhoon Khanun Slams Okinawa After Two Deadly East Asia Storms
A typhoon has lashed southern Japan, forcing evacuations and cutting off power to one-third of homes on the Okinawa islands. Khanun, which is the third typhoon to hit east Asia…
European Union, Japan To Deepen Chip Cooperation
The European Union (EU) says it will deepen cooperation with Japan on semiconductors as countries move to strengthen control over a technology vital for defence, electronic and automotive industries. EU…