Defense & Security
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Japan, India Agree to Promote Maritime Security Cooperation
Tokyo, Sept. 8 (Jiji Press)—Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and India on Thursday agreed to...
September 9, 2022
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4 Chinese vessels enter waters off Senkaku Islands
Four China Coast Guard vessels intruded into Japan’s territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in I...
September 9, 2022
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Japan, U.S., South Korea pledge firm response in case of N. Korea nuclear test
Japan, the United States and South Korea shared their serious concerns about North Korea’s nuclear ...
September 8, 2022
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Government site hit by apparent cyber-attack; pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility
A government website was hit by what appeared to be a cyber-attack Tuesday, causing the site to go d...
September 7, 2022
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Russia unilaterally scraps visa-free exchanges with northern territories
The Russian government on Monday has unilaterally scrapped a series of agreements that sidestepped t...
September 6, 2022
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Far East exercises show drain on Russian forces
Russia’s first large-scale military exercises since its invasion of Ukraine were considerably scaled...
September 6, 2022
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Yomiuri poll: 81% see China as security threat
A nationwide public opinion survey found 70% of respondents approve of Japan enhancing its defense c...
September 6, 2022
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China joins Russian military drills to divert attention from Taiwan
SHENYANG/NEW DELHI — China has dispatched its army, navy and air force to take part in Russia’s larg...
September 5, 2022
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Moscow shows to foreign media military exercises in Russian Far East
USPENOVSKY TRAINING GROUND, Russia — The Russian military has unveiled to media including The Yomiur...
September 5, 2022
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Chinese, Russian warships pass through Soya Strait
A total of six Chinese and Russian warships passed through the Soya Strait and entered the Sea of O...
September 5, 2022
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Russia holds military exercises on Japanese territorial islands
Russia has conducted military exercises aimed at preventing “enemy” forces landing on the islands of...
September 4, 2022
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Chinese military aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line 300 times in month of ‘key military exercises’
BEIJING / TAIPEI — Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait a total of...
September 3, 2022
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G20 energy ministers fail to adopt joint statement
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Energy ministers of the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies ended thei...
September 3, 2022
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Quad foreign ministerial meeting slated for late September
Foreign ministers from the Quad, a framework for cooperation among Japan, Australia, India and the U...
September 3, 2022
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First in-person IPEF talks to be held in LA next week
WASHINGTON — Los Angeles is to host on Sept. 8 and 9. the first in-person meeting of the Indo-Pacifi...
September 2, 2022
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