island country in East Asia
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Organization · 9 stories in 30 days · 5 this week
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66 articles from 28 outlets, last 30 days
Peak: Tue 20 Oct, 12 articles
The coverage is spread across the spectrum. Left-leaning outlets ran 23 of these articles, right-leaning ones 15.
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Diplomacy4 of 9
War and conflict3 of 9
Jobs and labor2 of 9
Trade and tariffs2 of 9
Australia2 of 9
Courts and justice1 of 9
The United States and Japan have agreed to build a facility in Japan for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. The move reflects growing concern over China's military activities in Asia.
Steve Borthwick faces selection dilemmas ahead of the World Cup due to injuries and the need to finalize a core squad. Upcoming Nations Championship matches against Australia and Japan are critical for finding stable team choices.
A U.S. Marine was indicted in Japan for allegedly strangling a 39-year-old woman in Okinawa and stealing her backpack. The case highlights ongoing tensions over U.S. military presence and legal jurisdiction in the region.
Rebecca Henderson broke the women's world record in the marathon race walk, finishing in 3:14:52 in Takahata, Japan. The achievement marks the first senior world record in a championship event for an Australian track and field athlete in a generation.
The European Union is urging the UK, Canada, and Japan to contribute more to Ukraine's 2027 defense funding, aiming to close a €70 billion gap. This effort is part of broader diplomatic moves as EU leaders prepare for upcoming summits.
Japan has launched a spacecraft on a five-year mission to collect surface samples from Phobos, one of Mars's moons. The mission aims to help scientists understand the formation of the Solar System and the origins of Mars's moons.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said household duties and preparing for public appearances add three to four hours to her workday compared to male predecessors. The comments have sparked national debate on gender roles and the unequal distribution of domestic labor.
A Japanese journalist was arrested in Russia's Sakhalin region on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence. The case highlights growing tensions between Japan and Russia amid the Ukraine conflict and Russia's designation of Japan as an 'unfriendly' nation.
GlobalFoundries plans to open two semiconductor factories in Malta, New York, with up to $21 billion in financing from Japan. The project aims to boost domestic chip production and strengthen supply chain resilience.