Japan’s LDP picks new leader to replace outgoing PM Kishida
By Sakura Murakami and John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's ruling party will hold one of the most unpredictable leadership contests…
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Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, US official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defense official said on Thursday, a…
3 months ago
Japanese man acquitted of 1966 murders after 45 years on death row
By Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) -A Japanese man said to have spent the world's longest time on death row was…
3 months ago
Hong Kong court jails former editor for sedition, releases another on health grounds
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) -A Hong Kong court on Thursday night sentenced a former editor to jail for…
3 months ago
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes Japan, tsunami advisory in effect
Tokyo, Japan – A powerful earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo on Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to issue…
3 months ago
Canadian detained by China says he experienced psychological torture
OTTAWA (Reuters) -A Canadian man detained by China for more than 1,000 days said he was put into solitary confinement…
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Quad group expands maritime security cooperation at Biden’s farewell summit
By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom CLAYMONT, Delaware (Reuters) -Leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States expanded joint…
3 months ago
Record rains in Japan’s quake-stricken Noto region kill at least one
TOKYO (Reuters) -Record rains in central Japan's Noto region, still recovering from a major New Year's Day earthquake, killed at…
3 months ago
Philippines eyes future missile launchers purchase, to retain US Typhon system
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines hopes to procure mid-range capability missiles in future and wants to utilise a U.S.-deployed Typhon…
3 months ago
Biden, ‘Quad’ leaders to talk maritime security as China tensions grow
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Tensions brewing in Asia's trade-rich waters top the agenda as U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes…
3 months ago
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