Japan’s military is facing challenges in recruiting women despite pledges to increase their representation.Instances of sexual harassment have led to a decrease in female applicants for the Self-Defence Forces.Women represent only 9% of military personnel in Japan compared to 17% in the U.S.As Japan embarks on a major military build-up,…

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, a 28-year-old Thai activist, died in a prison hospital on Tuesday following a hunger strike.She was a member of Thaluwang, an activist group known for bold campaigns demanding monarchy reform.Netiporn’s death marks the first known instance of a political activist in Thailand dying during a hunger strike.A young…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to make a two-day state visit to China this week.The Kremlin confirmed the trip, saying it is Putin’s first foreign visit since his fifth presidential term began.While China claims neutrality in the Ukraine war, it maintains an unrestricted partnership with Russia.Russian President Vladimir Putin…

An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years. The latest incident took place at around…

Chief Executive John Lee urged respect for Hong Kong’s overseas trade offices following the charges of a London staff member for alleged espionage.Lee demanded an explanation from Britain about the charges, saying unwarranted allegations against Hong Kong are unacceptable.He voiced the trade office’s role in fostering ties and warned against…

Old foes Turkey and Greece will test a five-month-old friendship initiative Monday when Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Ankara.The two NATO members, which share decades of mutual animosity, a tense border and disputed waters, agreed to sideline disputes last December. Instead, they’re focusing on trade and energy, repairing cultural…

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine on Tuesday on an unannounced diplomatic mission to reassure the country amid its war with Russia.After arriving in Kyiv, Blinken is expected to meet with senior Ukrainian officials and “highlight the United States’ enduring support for Ukraine,” the U.S. State Department said.…

A large billboard collapsed onto a group of pedestrians in India late Monday evening, killing at least 14 people and injuring 74 others, officials said.According to city officials, a 100-foot-tall billboard fell onto a gas station in the suburb of Ghatkopar in the western city of Mumbai on Monday evening.…