A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture in the early hours of Sunday, shaking Tokyo and surrounding areas and leaving at least 37 people injured across five prefectures, most wit…
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes eastern Japan, injuring at least 37 · Diplomacy
ICC president Tomoko Akane appeals to Japan for support after US sanctions International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has called on the Japanese government for continued backing after the Trump administration designated her and eight other ICC judges for sanctions.…
· Conflict
North Korea accuses Japan of preparing for 'war of aggression' over record defence budget request North Korea has accused Japan of preparing for a "war of aggression" after Tokyo submitted a record defence budget request for the next fiscal year, a move the state-run Korean Central News Agency sai…
· Business
US federal debt surpasses $40 trillion as Trump pledges GDP growth will ease burden The US federal debt crossed $40 trillion for the first time this week, reaching roughly 126% of gross domestic product, as the government's annual deficit now stands at 7.5% of GDP and interest paymen…