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Israel joins Pax Silica Initiative, US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global AI industry

The director of Israel’s National Economic Council, Avi Simhon, called Israel’s participation in Pax Silica “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry.”

International representatives at the US-Led Pax Silica Summit.
A collapsed road in Tohoku, northeast Japan, following an earthquake, December 9, 2025; illustrative.

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region, tsunami advisory issued

Eurofighter Typhoon (L and R) and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jets fly over the military air base in Laage, south of Rostock, northeastern Germany, during a demonstration as part of a press day on September 23, 2025.

US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to the media after a telephone call with US President Donald Trump, at her official residence in Tokyo, Japan, November 25, 2025.

Japan threatening China militarily, Chinese FM claims to German counterpart


Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake

The tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate, after the quake jolted a large part of Japan's north and east at 11:15 p.m.

An illustrative image of a tsunami warning sign.

On This Day: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, thrusting US into WWII

The infamous Japanese surprise attack on the US naval base in Hawaii 80 years ago became immortalized as a "day which will live in infamy."

THE DEVASTATING surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941.

Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says

The Chinese J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were launched from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was maneuvering south of the Okinawan islands along with three missile destroyers.

J-10 fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Bayi aerobatic team release colored smoke during a flypast rehearsal ahead of military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China August 24, 2025.

Taiwan, Japan voice concern over largest Chinese maritime show of force to date

Reuters reported on Thursday that China was deploying a large number of naval and coast guard ships across East Asian waters, its largest maritime show of force to date.

Taiwanese reservists take part in a pre-combat training during Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taoyuan, Taiwan July 11, 2025

High-powered microwave technology is the 'holy grail' of drone interceptors

HPM offers rapid neutralization of swarms, while lasers and costly missiles provide precision strikes against individual drones

Japan's High Powered Microwave counter-drone system

Hong Kong signals support for China in Japan dispute

Hong Kong backs China after Japan's leader warned of a Taiwan conflict amid rising tensions.

John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, delivers a keynote address at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, in Hong Kong, China, November 4, 2025.

Consultations on steps for ending the war to take place in coming days, Ukraine says

President Zelensky has approved the delegation, which will include the head of his office and top security officials. At the G20 Summit, G7, EU leaders discuss Ukraine on the sidelines.

 Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks on the phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu one day after the October 7 massacre, 2023.

With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute

Beijing has indicated it will halt Japanese seafood imports following a rise in tensions after Japan's prime minister suggested Tokyo could intervene militarily if China attacked Taiwan.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te shows his sushi lunch of yellowtail and scallops from Japan, in Taipei, Taiwan, in this handout image released November 20, 2025.

Asian stocks jump on Nvidia earnings as markets await delayed US jobs data

Nvidia's earnings fueled a rally in Asia on Thursday, occurring just hours before the US jobs report; the dollar strengthened and Treasury yields increased.

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Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens

The alert was emitted amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

A Japanese police officer stands guard next to a plaque at the entrance of the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, Japan November 18, 2025.

Japan seeks to calm escalating row with China over Taiwan

The dispute erupted after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers earlier this month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan's survival could trigger a military response.

 Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), poses in the party leader's office after the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025.