How disinformation on X imperils Japan’s democracy
Today’s Indo-Pacific is hyperconnected. Information is no longer merely a medium for public discourse. It…
‘Total whiplash’: Foreign residents react to Japan’s changing permanent residency rules
Foreign residents who have spent years working toward permanent residency in Japan say the government’s…
India PM Modi turns to Instagram to woo voters after Gen Z protest
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Instagram recently with selfie-style videos…
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand on legitimacy quest as Bangkok backs engagement
Bangkok – Myanmar’s junta chief turned President Min Aung Hlaing received a red-carpet treatment on…
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson: A ‘dream’ to stay with one team
Bijan Robinson is thrilled to remain with the Atlanta Falcons.The star running back achieved one…
North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says
London – A North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia and could…
How China keeps tabs on foreigners
Most days, Marc Hofer, a cybersecurity researcher and journalist based in Amsterdam, trawls the internet…
How safe is the yen under the U.S. umbrella?
As the U.S. relationship with some traditional allies fractured during the second Trump administration, ties…
Make anniversary of Hiroshima bombing ‘Disarmament Day’
At 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 6, 1945, the morning rush had begun in Hiroshima. Streetcars…