U.S. and South Korea in talks over American commander’s remarks on China
The incident occurred amid growing speculation that Washington may expand its role in countering the growing regional influence of China, a key ally of North Korea and Russia.
U.S. and Japan defense chiefs agree to accelerate missile coproduction
A key focus of the meeting was a Japanese proposal known as “Operation Supercharge,” designed to accelerate joint development and mass production of advanced missile systems.
Fifth high school boy arrested in Tochigi robbery-murder case
The 18-year-old student allegedly used a communication app to introduce the boy, 16, to another, despite knowing he would be used to help carry out the crime.
China is building launchpads near its nuclear missile silos
The scale of the construction points to a sweeping expansion of hardened infrastructure designed to protect and operate China’s land-based nuclear forces.
U.S. judge freezes Trump ’slush fund’ for allies
The decision is another setback for one of President Donald Trump’s most politically explosive second-term initiatives.
Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say
The Oreshnik, which Russia first used against Ukraine in 2024, is a nuclear-capable missile with a range of over 5,000 kilometers.
Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from U.S.
The proposed new thresholds were revealed to automakers during two days of bilateral talks to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade that concluded on Friday.
LDP and CRA agree on debate schedule for fiscal 2026 supplementary budget
The budget committees of both the upper and lower houses will each spend one day deliberating the extra budget for the fiscal year that started in April.
Iran’s strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran’s nuclear program.
Space rally gets reality check with Blue Origin blowup
The Jeff Bezos-backed firm’s New Glenn rocket blew up Thursday evening while undergoing a test on a Florida launchpad.