The top national security officials from the U.S. and Japan unveiled plans Wednesday to strengthen the alliance to help counter threats from North Korea and China, which they called the greatest challenge in the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan to OK new US Marine littoral regiment on Okinawa
WASHINGTON ― Japan on Wednesday will formally approve U.S. plans for a new Marine quick-reaction force on Okinawa and unveil plans to deepen military cooperation on Japan’s remote southwest islands near Taiwan, ( read original story ...)
Probability of ensuing megaquake after Nankai Trough tremor high: Japan research
If a Nankai Trough megaquake, likely to strike somewhere in the Pacific off areas from central to southwest Japan in the near future, occurs, ... ( read original story ...)
Now we know why Naomi Osaka is stepping away from tennis for 2023
For those who had questions about why Naomi Osaka dropped out of the Australian Open, or if she still cares about being a professional tennis player, you just got your answer.Osaka tweeted out a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces She Is Pregnant and Won’t Play in 2023
The tennis star, who withdrew from the Australian Open this week, posted a photo of an ultrasound on Instagram. ( read original story ...)
Blinken says U.S. applauds Japan’s decision to double defense spending
The United States applauded Japan's decision to double defense spending by 2027, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks later this week between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)
Britain, Japan sign defense pact in London
World Britain, Japan sign defense pact in London. Posted . British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida signed a defense agreement in London on We ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to boost security, military cooperation
The United States and Japan plan to boost military and security cooperation as their top national security officials hold talks on Wednesday. The U.S. and Japanese foreign and defense ministers are set to agree to adjust the American troop presence on the island of Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
What I’d like to see in an updated Choice Privileges program
The Choice Privileges program will undergo some updates soon. Here's what we'd like to see remain and what we'd like to see change. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy and plans tennis return at 2024 Australian Open
Naomi Osaka announces pregnancy and plans tennis return at 2024 Australian Open - Tennis star reveals she is expecting her first child in ‘little life update’ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Alcohol Laws Are Equal Parts Fascinating and Odd
In Japan, you can do everything from drink in a moving car, to bring an open container almost anywhere in public. ( read original story ...)
From the Shanghai upgrade to U.S. regulation: Watch these 5 events to see where crypto markets are heading in 2023
The crypto market is in a lull as the industry dusts itself off from the FTX collapse and investors wait for the Federal Reserve to signal it may be time to jump back to risk assets. Bitcoin, which ...
Naomi Osaka’s Boyfriend Is a Rapper & Has Already Written a Song About Her—Meet Her Baby’s Father
Her first love will always be tennis, but off the court, it looks like Naomi Osaka‘s boyfriend takes the cake! The four-time Grand Slam champ has been dating her current beau since 2019—though, the ...
Naomi Osaka Announces Pregnancy With Rapper Cordae
The tennis star shared her "little life update" online and the one thing she's looking forward to with motherhood.
US should press Tokyo to free jailed Navy lieutenant
This year’s discussion is intended to focus on modernizing the alliance to meet 21 st-century challenges, but the talks should first address the unfortunate case of U.S. Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis. A devout Mormon who doesn’t drink, ( read original story ...)
US, Japan boost security, military cooperation
The United States and Japan plan to boost military and security cooperation as their top national security officials hold talks on Wednesday. The U.S. and Japanese foreign and defense ministers are set to agree to adjust the American troop presence on the island of Okinawa. ( read original story ...)