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March 7, 2023

Japan launches $1.47B rocket, destroys it after second stage failure

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) destroyed its $1.47 billion H3 rocket after a Tuesday launch due to an ignition failure in its second stage.

March 7, 2023

North Korea threatens action after US flies nuclear-capable B-52 bomber over Korean Peninsula

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, sharply criticized the US and South Korea for flying a nuclear-capable bomber during a joint military exercise.

March 4, 2023

Tokyo unveils egg-freezing fund for women, fears historic low birth rate has Japan 'on the brink' of crisis

Japan has grappled with its declining birth rate for almost a decade, culminating in the lowest on record since the country started keeping records in 1899.

March 3, 2023

Russia, US exchange barbs in diplomatic clash day after run-in as Quad leaders discuss regional security

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov exchanged barbs one day after their first in-person run-in at the G-20 summit in India.

March 3, 2023

Japanese residents who claim to have suffered decades of human rights abuses in North Korea seek compensation

Japanese residents were lured to North Korea by false promises of "Paradise on Earth" decades ago. The residents are seeking compensation from North Korea.

March 2, 2023

Cult leader who claimed to ‘channel spirits’ of Jesus, Trump and Freddie Mercury dies

Ryuho Okawa claimed he could channel the spirits of any person, living or dead, and he published his revelations and conversations in books that he sold worldwide.

March 1, 2023

Sen. Mike Lee demands release of US Navy vet imprisoned in Japan, threatens consequences

Sen. Mike Lee blasted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for refusing to release a U.S. servicemember Wednesday. Lee says there will be consequences for Japan.

February 27, 2023

Japan, New Zealand foreign ministers agree to speed up talks on intelligence sharing as China concerns grow

Japan and New Zealand foreign ministers agreed to speed up talks regarding intelligence sharing as concerns about China continue to grow.

February 27, 2023

Japanese air force member sues government for allegedly failing to protect her from sexual harassment

A serviceperson at Japan’s Air Self Defense Force has filed a lawsuit against the government. She claims that the government covered up her sexual harassment case for years.

February 27, 2023

Japan eases coronavirus measures for tourists from China by only testing random passengers

Japan will only be testing random passengers from China in the country's latest attempt to ease COVID border measures. Direct flights from China will also be expanded to more airports.