Tag: Asia & Pacific

Defense Ministers Speak at Shangri-La Dialogue Asia Security Summit in Singapore

On the first day of the Shangri-La Dialogue Asia security summit in Singapore, defense ministers from the United States, Britain, Canada, and other countries deliver remarks on June 3. Schedule 8:30 a.m.–8:35 a.m. local time (8:30 p.m.–8:35 p.m. ET, June 2) Opening of the summit by Dr. John Chipman, director-general and chief executive of the…


US Seeks Nuclear Talks with Russia, China ‘Without Preconditions’: Sullivan

The United States is seeking to bring Russia and China to the negotiating table in order to prevent a new nuclear arms race, according to a senior White House Official. President Joe Biden’s administration is prepared to pursue nuclear negotiations with either power “without preconditions,” said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan. Such talks,…


Tropical Storm Mawar Intensifies Rains for Japan, Threatens Floods and Mudslides in Some Regions

NAHA, Japan—Heavy rains intensified by Tropical Storm Mawar fell on Japan’s main archipelago Friday, halting trains and triggering floods and mudslides in central and western regions where residents were urged to use caution or evacuate. Up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) of rain was forecast in parts of western and central Japan through Saturday evening….


Japan Police Say Flaws in Basic Security Allowed Attacker to Throw Pipe Bomb at Prime Minister

TOKYO—Japan’s National Police Agency said in a report Thursday that flaws in basic security such as an absence of metal detectors and bag checks allowed an attacker to enter a campaign crowd unnoticed and throw a pipe bomb at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April. The bomb fell near Kishida and he was pushed away…


Japan Returns Priceless Nazi-Looted 16th Century Painting to Poland

Japan handed over to Poland a 16th century Italian painting that had been looted by Nazi Germany from Poland during World War II and later discovered in Japan, Polish authorities said on May 31. The “Madonna with Child” artwork, attributed to Italian painter Alessandro Turchi, was returned during a ceremony at Poland’s embassy in Tokyo….


Over 300 Flights Canceled as Japan Braces for Typhoon Mawar

Typhoon Mawar made landfall on Japan’s main southern islands on Friday, causing heavy downpours and leading to significant disruption to domestic flights, with over 300 flights being canceled. A total of 52 ferry services were canceled, and many train lines were shut down due to the storm, which was moving east of Okinoerabujima over the…


China Regime ‘Emboldened Enough to Commit Crimes’ in US: House China Committee Chairman

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is now emboldened to carry out its repressive agenda on American soil, chair of the House select committee on China Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) said following recent indictments against two suspected Chinese agents. The two individuals—a 70-year-old U.S. citizen and a 43-year-old U.S. permanent resident—attempted to bribe an undercover FBI…


CCP ‘Emboldened Enough to Commit Crimes’ in US: House China Panel Chairman

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is now emboldened to carry out its repressive agenda on American soil, chair of the House select committee on China Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) said following recent indictments against two suspected Chinese agents. The two individuals—a 70-year-old U.S. citizen and a 43-year-old U.S. permanent resident—attempted to bribe an undercover FBI…


Study Linking Hydroxychloroquine to Increased Deaths Frequently Cited Even After Retraction

An Australian and Swedish investigation has found that among the hundreds of COVID-19 research papers that have been withdrawn, a retracted study linking the drug hydroxychloroquine to increased mortality was the most cited paper. With 1,360 citations at the time of data extraction, researchers in the field were still referring to the paper “Hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine…


US, South Korea Issue Cybersecurity Advisory Following North Korean Satellite Launch

The United States and South Korea on Friday issued a joint cybersecurity advisory against Kimsuky, a North Korean hacking group accused of stealing “high-tech” information for North Korea’s satellite development. The advisory [pdf] was issued following North Korea’s recent launch of a military spy satellite into space, which ended in failure due to a rocket…