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Gov't panel to back Japan's acquisition of counterstrike capabilities: The government's panel for defense buildup and budget financing is set ... Show more #Japan #JapanToday #news
Gov't floats ¥40,000 income tax cut a year to ease inflation pain: The Japanese government is considering an income tax cut of 40,000 yen per person and ...
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Gov't floats ¥40,000 income tax cut a year to ease inflation pain: The Japanese government is considering an income tax cut of 40,000 yen per person and ...
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How Israel and allied defenses intercepted more than 300 Iranian missiles and drones
cnn.com/2024/04/14/middleeast/israel-air-missile-defense-iran-attack-intl-hnk-ml/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Iran’s Missile Barrage Was an Error Israel Can Gain From: Netanyahu has a window to refocus attention from Gaza to Iran.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-14/iran-s-missile-barrage-was-an-error-israel-can-gain-from
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
The US and Japan reinforce their military alliance to counter the growing weight of China
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-10/the-us-and-japan-reinforce-their-military-alliance-to-counter-the-growing-weight-of-china.html
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Biden-Kishida Summit: The Japan-US Alliance Has Gone Global: The U.S. president praised Japan's growing international clout as the two leaders cemented new areas ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/biden-kishida-summit-the-japan-us-alliance-has-gone-global/
Quick Glance: Biden and Kishida Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Uncertainty
- Biden and Kishida met officially in spring to secure progress in the relationship between the countries.
- Agreements include strengthening the bilateral alliance, cooperation in outer space, and networking with partners.
- The new collaboration aims to enhance the integration of command structures between US and Japanese forces.
- The meeting aims to demonstrate that the US and Japan are global partners, regardless of political changes.
At state dinner for Japan, blossoms and bonhomie on the menu: White House guests included actor Robert De Niro, former figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi ...
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/10/state-dinner-japan-biden-kishida-guests/
Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
U.S. led coalition of warplanes helped intercept 300 weapons from Iran in historic strike on Israel
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/14/us-coalition-intercept-300-drones-missiles-iran-israel/73320220007/
For Israel’s Allies, Iranian Missile Strike Scrambles Debate Over Gaza: Israel’s restless allies have voiced anger over the death toll in Gaza ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/middleeast/israel-iran-allies.html
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Raytheon’s SM-6 successfully intercepts ballistic missile in naval test: A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) manufactured by Raytheon, an RTX business ...
defence-blog.com/raytheons-sm-6-successfully-intercepts-ballistic-missile-in-naval-test/
At White House, Japanese prime minister will trumpet strength of U.S. alliance: Fumio Kishida told The Post his visit would underline the importance and strength ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/japanese-prime-minister-visit-biden-kishida/
Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission
- The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.
- They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.
- An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.
- The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.
Lockheed Martin Unveils New Mako Hypersonic Missile Which Can Be Carried Internally By The F-35
theaviationist.com/2024/04/10/lockheed-martin-unveils-new-mako-hypersonic-missile-which-can-be-carried-internally-by-the-f-35/
Israel Fends Off Iran's Missile and Drone Attack: Live Updates: Nearly all of the aerial projectiles were shot down before reaching Israeli territory ...
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Just 15% of Japanese youth say country's future is bright, lowest among 6 countries - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240409/p2a/00m/0na/012000c
Kishida's leadership put to test as by-election campaigning begins - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240416/p2g/00m/0na/016000c
Denmark shuts shipping strait over missile failure: The busy Great Belt strait is closed for planes and ships due to a risk of "falling missile fragments".
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68730431
Japan PM Kishida Cabinet's support rate rises to 23.8%: Kyodo poll - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240415/p2g/00m/0na/028000c
1st Taiwan Land Sword II missile live-fire test successful | Taiwan News | Apr. 15, 2024 12:08
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5640542
LDP dismisses lawmaker's request to review penalty over funds scandal - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240416/p2g/00m/0na/061000c
Drone-and-Missile Warfare Tests Supply-Strapped Defense Systems : Iran’s attack on Israel highlights the growing demand for interceptors and the long wait to get ...
wsj.com/world/middle-east/drone-missile-attacks-threaten-weapons-supply-24356bf4
The US and Japan’s Mission to Push Next Generation Nuclear Power : Japan ramps up the joint nuclear power agenda with the U.S. and Philippines ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-us-and-japans-mission-to-push-next-generation-nuclear-power/
Editorial: Time is ripe for Japan to ban murky political funding practices - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240413/p2a/00m/0op/006000c
Israel missile defense chief: Our 'Star Wars' defense program was worth it
jpost.com/middle-east/israel-missile-defense-chief-our-star-wars-defenses-were-worth-it-796965
Japan’s LDP Ethics Panel Recommends Shionoya, Seko Leave Party; 39 Members Face Penalties Over Funds (UPDATE 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240404-178637/
Tanzanian soldiers killed in DR Congo missile attack: Enemy mortar fire "fell near the camp where they were staying," says a southern African military force.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68764776
Japan’s Ruling LDP Uses AI to Create Catchphrase for New Poster; Focus on Economic Revitalization
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240416-180720/
China seen as security threat by over 90% of Japanese, new survey shows: More than nine in every 10 Japanese now feel the nation’s security is threatened by
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3258271/china-seen-security-threat-over-90-japanese-new-survey-shows
Japan to resume funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will resume providing funding for a U.N. agency to support ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240402/p2g/00m/0na/011000c
Japan Ruling Party Backs 2 Proposals Aimed at Securing Sufficient Members of Imperial Family
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240417-180812/
Iran-Israel Shadow War Erupts Into the Open With Missile and Drone Attack: Welcome to a special edition Balance of Power, bringing you the latest on Iran’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-14/iran-israel-shadow-war-erupts-into-the-open-with-missile-and-drone-attack
Opinion | The Lessons of Israeli Missile Defense: Biden hails what he once opposed, but the aerial threat is escalating.
wsj.com/articles/israel-missile-defense-u-s-joe-biden-iran-2231eb99
Three Japan by-elections set to start amid fund scandal: The official campaign period is set to start Tuesday for the April 28 by-elections for the House of ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/14/japan/politics/three-by-elections-set-start/
Japan PM Kishida’s Bid to Clear Slush Fund Scandal Fails to Improve Poll Support: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet approval slipped back to the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/japan-pm-s-bid-to-clear-scandal-fails-to-improve-poll-support
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Why Yellen’s reflation pleas fall flat in Beijing: The People’s Bank of China is giving a whole new meaning to “monetary science.” Asia’s biggest economy's ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/why-yellens-reflation-pleas-fall-flat-in-beijing/
Vigil held in for Cornish aid worker killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza: James Henderson died after the vehicle he was travelling in was struck by a missile ...
itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-04/vigil-held-for-cornish-aid-worker-killed-in-israeli-air-strike
Israel Just Used Its ‘C-Dome’ for the First Time. Here’s What to Know About the Defense System
time.com/6965118/israel-c-dome-ship-defense-system/
Germany to Give Ukraine Another Patriot Anti-Missile System: Ukraine will receive another Patriot missile defense system plus ammunition from Germany ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/germany-to-give-ukraine-another-patriot-anti-missile-system
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Japan's Kishida faces party's ire after punishing scandal-hit members: TOKYO -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday handed down punishments ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-s-Kishida-faces-party-s-ire-after-punishing-scandal-hit-members
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German military vessel intercepts Houthi missile in Red Sea: The European Union's naval mission in the southern Red Sea said on Saturday it had intercepted a ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/german-military-vessel-intercepts-houthi-missile-red-sea-2024-04-06/
Harpoon Missile Malfunction On Danish Frigate Closes Part Of Baltic Strait: The Harpoon missile glitch comes amid fallout from other technical failures aboard ...
twz.com/sea/harpoon-missile-malfunction-on-danish-frigate-closes-part-of-baltic-strait
3 Japan By-Elections Set to Start amid Fund Scandal
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240414-180410/
By-elections to determine Kishida’s fate within LDP: Losing in the Shimane No. 1 district, long an LDP stronghold, would mark a major blow to the prime minister.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/politics/april-by-elections-preview/
Kishida eyes stricter political funds control law and aims to restore trust: 'By enacting a strict law, we hope to restore public trust,' the prime minister said ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/07/japan/politics/kishida-political-funds-kumamoto/
Missile lands near vessel southwest of Yemen's Aden, no damage, UKMTO says: A missile landed near a vessel in the Gulf of Aden but there was no damage to the ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/missile-lands-near-vessel-southwest-yemens-aden-no-damage-ukmto-says-2024-04-07/
Kishida visits new chip factory, stressing ties with Taiwany | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15222194
Training, 'moral ed' key to integrating foreign drivers in Japan's auto transport sector - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240401/p2a/00m/0na/022000c
Staff petition at Japan's Kindai Univ. calls on LDP lawmaker Seko to resign as chair - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240404/p2a/00m/0na/014000c
Biden praises Kishida's leadership and Japan's growing international clout
japantoday.com/category/politics/biden-to-honor-pm-kishida-reflect-on-japan&
Kishida sought scapegoats and allies with LDP reprimands, experts say: Despite Kishida’s hopes, however, the results are unlikely to raise his support rate or ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/05/japan/politics/ldp-punishments-analysis/
Will Kishida dissolve parliament in June?: Speculation has been fueled by comments from Kishida’s fellow Liberal Democratic Party members and the prime minister ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/10/japan/politics/june-election-speculation/
LDP punishes 39 members over funds scandal, urging 2 to leave party: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday punished 39 members over a ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/update2-ldp-punishes-39-members-over-funds-scandal-urging-2-to-leave-party
Kishida denies ex-PM Mori's involvement in LDP fund scandal: Many believe that Mori was involved in the scandal, as he had previously served as head of the Abe ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/05/japan/politics/kishida-denies-mori-fund-scandal-involvement/
Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 18: Rescuers were removing mountains of rubble on Thursday from the site of a lethal Russian missile strike on ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/russian-missile-barrage-on-ukraine-city-kills-18-a84864
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
LDP’s formal punishment likely to spark discontent: Exempting Kishida and Nikai from any reprimands over the slush funds scandal will likely deepen rifts within ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/02/japan/politics/ldp-punishment-list/
India successfully flight-tests Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile: DRDO: India on Thursday successfully flight-tested the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/india-successfully-flight-tests-indigenous-technology-cruise-missile-drdo-124041800794_1.html
Everyone in Japan will be called Sato by 2531 unless marriage law changed, says professor
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/02/japan-sato-only-name-by-2531-marriage-law
Quick Glance: Simulation Reveals All Japanese Will Share One Surname by 2531
- A simulation conducted by a Japanese professor predicted that by 2531, everyone in Japan will have the surname Sato.
- The top Japanese surnames cover 10 percent of the population.
- Professor Hiroshi Yoshida projected that by 2351, all Japanese residents will bear the name Sato.
- There are discussions on whether Japan should reconsider its policy on shared surnames for married couples to promote name diversity.
Mom faces 55 years behind bars for 98-mph crash that killed her 3-year-old girl: 'Steering a missile down the road'
nypost.com/2024/04/08/us-news/md-mom-faces-55-years-behind-bars-for-98-mph-crash-that-killed-her-3-year-old-girl/
Motorola is bringing the wooden phone back with its new Edge series: Motorola is debuting a trio of new Edge phones, including a 50 Ultra with a “real wood” back ...
theverge.com/2024/4/16/24131435/motorola-edge-50-ultra-pro-fusion-wood-panel
Foiling Iran’s Missile Attack Probably Cost More Than $1 Billion: Israel and its allies won plaudits for mostly fending off Iran’s unprecedented attack on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/foiling-iran-s-missile-attack-probably-cost-more-than-1-billion
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Ukraine Latest News: Chernihiv Hit by Deadly Russian Missile Attack - Bloomberg: Russian forces attacked Chernihiv killing and wounding several people in a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/ukraine-s-northern-city-hit-by-deadly-russian-missile-attack
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How Israel's high tech defenses beat back Iran's drone and missile barrage
axios.com/2024/04/16/iran-israel-attack-how-missiles-drones
Clean energy’s dirty secret: the trail of waste left by India’s solar power boom: As vast solar plants multiply, so does the scrap, set to reach 19m tonnes by ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/18/india-clean-energy-solar-power-plant-panel-waste-recycling-pollution-regulation
Russian Missile Attack on Chernihiv Leaves 11 Dead, Over 50 Injured: An 8-story civilian multi-purpose building was directly hit during the Russian missile ...
kyivpost.com/post/31239
Iran-Israel clash: Does India have its own 'arrow' to down enemy missiles?: Indian Ballistic Missile Defence System: The interception of 99 per cent of the ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/iran-israel-clash-does-india-have-its-own-arrow-to-down-enemy-missiles-124041500889_1.html
Taiwan test launches new Land Sword II missile: Video: Facebook, Military News Agency
youtube.com/shorts/3zS67bdmObQ
Israel Vows to ‘Respond’ to Iran for Drone and Missile Attack: Military chief Herzi Halevi confirmed on Monday that Israel intends to hit back at Iran.
thedailybeast.com/israel-vows-to-respond-to-iran-for-drone-and-missile-attack
US Navy’s Columbia-Class Nuclear-Missile Submarines Delayed Over Bow, Generators: A delay of as much as 16 months in delivering the first of the US’s first ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/nuclear-missile-sub-delayed-up-to-16-months-over-bow-generators
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How US led Israel's defense against Iran's retaliatory attack: US reports shed light on systems used to intercept Iranian salvo, including fighter jets ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/how-us-led-israels-defense-against-irans-retaliatory-attack-3681478
Russian missiles slam into Ukraine city, killing 14 people: The latest Russian bombardment came as the invasion stretched into its third year and approached what ...
montrealgazette.com/news/world/russian-missiles-slam-into-ukraine-city-killing-14-people
2024 Mercedes-AMG C63 Is a 671-HP PHEV Sedan That Starts at $85,050: With a Formula 1-inspired powertrain, the plug-in-hybrid C63 S E Performance is a track ...
caranddriver.com/news/a60524247/2024-mercedes-amg-c63-price/
Satellite image shows damage from Iranian ballistic missile strike on Israeli air base
haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2024-04-18/ty-article/.premium/satellite-image-shows-damage-from-iranian-ballistic-missile-strike-on-israeli-air-base/0000018e-ecba-daad-a3de-eebbd9190000
Poland Plans to Join Europe’s Iron Dome-Like Air Defense Plan: Poland plans to join a project to develop a European-wide air defense system to deter potential ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/poland-plans-to-join-europe-s-iron-dome-like-air-defense-plan
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Missile falls off P-3C plane during aerial training: Air Force - Focus Taiwan: A missile carrying no warhead fell off a P-3C anti-submarine aircraft during ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404180015
Missile falls off Taiwan Air Force P-3C aircraft during flight exercise | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 20:00
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5668735
Ukraine downs all 13 Russian explosive drones last night as Russian missiles kill at least one civilian - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/18/ukraine-downs-all-13-russian-explosive-drones-last-night-as-russian-missiles-kill-at-least-one-civilian/
Russian Hypersonic Missile Scientist Jailed for 'High Treason': Alexander Kuranov has been sentenced to seven years in a "high-security penal colony ...
newsweek.com/russian-hypersonic-missile-scientist-jailed-high-treason-today-weapons-alexander-kuranov-1891662
US House urges fast tracking missile delivery to Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 14:07
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5668409
Political Funds Problem: Don’t Use Reform as A Tool in Political Power Struggles
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240418-181133/
Navy has spent nearly $1B in Middle East, including against Houthi threat, secretary says
thehill.com/policy/defense/4601032-navy-expenditures-middle-east-houthi-threat-nearly-1-billion-secretary/
Dark Space is building a rocket-powered boxing glove to push debris out of orbit: Paris-based Dark Space is taking on the dual problems of debris and conflict in ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/17/dark-space-is-building-a-rocket-powered-boxing-glove-to-push-debris-out-of-orbit/
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