President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration is preparing a new wave of sanctions on Russia, marking what he described as “phase two” of Washington’s economic campaign against the Kremlin. Speaking to reporters at…
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, rescuers work on the scene of a building damaged after Russian missile strikes in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP Photo)
A Deadly Night of Bombardment In the early hours of Sunday, September 7, 2025, the skies over Ukraine erupted with an intensity not witnessed since the war began. Russia launched its largest aerial assault of…
On September 7, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stunned the nation by announcing his resignation. His departure came less than a year after assuming the premiership, following a series of bruising election defeats that…
A Gathering Storm in Northeast Asia On September 15, 2025, warships, fighter jets, and cyber units from the United States, Japan, and South Korea will converge in the waters near Jeju Island for the annual…
At 102, Kokichi Akuzawa Conquers Mount Fuji Again: A Testament to Endurance, Passion, and Family Support Introduction In a world where age is often treated as a barrier, Kokichi Akuzawa has proven otherwise. At 102…
In Japan, the idea of tipping has long been viewed with suspicion, even disdain. To many Japanese, the practice undermines the very foundation of omotenashi, the spirit of wholehearted, selfless hospitality that permeates the nation’s…
A Historic Security Milestone Japan and Australia have entered a new era of strategic cooperation, expanding their defense partnership at a moment of mounting Indo-Pacific tensions. During a high-level ministerial meeting in Tokyo, the two…
A Stark Return to a Historic Name In a move that has stunned Washington and reverberated across global capitals, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order rebranding the U.S. Department of Defense as the…
Recent developments in the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline agreement—a project seeking to transport up to 50 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas annually from Russia to China via Mongolia—have drawn sharp scrutiny from analysts…
