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Japan has launched its National Intelligence Bureau, upgrading intelligence coordination across government agencies as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pursues stronger counterespionage legislation to address overseas security threats.
A powerful earthquake struck Japan on Tuesday, resulting in at least 13 confirmed deaths, according to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's latest assessment.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake centred in Kumamoto Prefecture shook southwestern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, triggering tsunami advisories and cutting power to approximately 48,000 households across the region.
Senior diplomats from Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand have underscored the importance of strengthened regional partnerships and ASEAN's central role in navigating geopolitical tensions, economic disruptions and technological change across Asia-Pacific.
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has urged his nation to engage in serious debate about nuclear weapons, citing deteriorating regional security and European allies' moves toward stronger nuclear deterrence capabilities.
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek achieved a record S$518 billion portfolio value, adding S$49 billion in the past year. Despite geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts, it delivered solid long-term shareholder returns while positioning itself strategically in emerging markets.
Hong Kong actor Vinci Wong has relocated to Canada to begin anew following his bankruptcy declaration last year. The 55-year-old TVB star is reconnecting with entertainment industry contacts while reflecting on his personal transformation.
India's technology ministry has ordered Meta to remove child abuse material from Instagram and disable related advertisements, following a BBC investigation revealing such content in Indian ads.
Emerging middle powers from the Global South should pursue independent strategies rather than following established powers as the post-World War Two international system undergoes fundamental transformation, regional experts argued at Kuala Lumpur conference.
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast on Thursday, rattling cities across Honshu but causing only minor property damage and no reported injuries or fatalities.