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February 22, 2024

Whale dies after straying into Osaka Bay, Japanese officials confirm

A nearly 40-foot whale has died after straying into a port in Japan's Osaka Bay, marking the third year in a row that whales have become stranded in the area.

February 21, 2024

Japan-based US Navy chief charged with espionage

A US Navy chief stationed in Japan has been charged with espionage and communicating defense information to a foreign citizen.

February 21, 2024

Japan's industry minister criticizes Fukushima nuclear plant over radioactive water leak

Japan's industry minister has criticized the president of the Fukushima nuclear power plant for a radioactive water leak that occurred earlier this month.

February 20, 2024

Ukraine prime minister urges US aid approval for ammunition to end Russia’s invasion

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday that there is an urgent need for long-range missiles and other military supplies to counter Russia's invasion.

February 19, 2024

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida pledges $105 million in aid to Ukraine's reconstruction

Japan has pledged long-term commitment to Ukraine’s reconstruction. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the partnership will be based on inclusivity and humanitarianism.

February 15, 2024

Marines injured in Japan rollover accident, hospital sparks confusion with mass casualty notification

A vehicular incident occurred at the U.S. military's Okinawan Jungle Warfare Training Center at the same time a "mass casualty exercise" was planned at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa.

February 14, 2024

Japanese lunar lander may have found clues about the moon's origin

An unmanned Japanese spacecraft that landed on the moon last month has transmitted data on 10 lunar rocks that could provide clues about the origin of the moon.

February 14, 2024

Think the US exit from Afghanistan was bad? Look what's brewing in the Pacific

U.S. control of the Central Pacific depends on three treaties that are being held up by $120 million a year in offsets. China will love it if we drop the ball.

February 13, 2024

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant urged to improve communication after radioactive water leak

A panel of safety experts advised the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to improve communication with the public after last week’s contaminated water leak.

February 9, 2024

Japan scraps controversial foreign worker program, replacing it with new system

Japan has decided to overhaul its foreign trainee program due to criticisms of exploiting cheap labor, replacing it with a new system that aims protect the rights of trainees.