Geopolitics Hayashi calls for early release of Japanese citizen detained in China By Keith Preston on April 2, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Hayashi calls for early release of Japanese citizen detained in China The meeting was the first held in-person between the countries’ foreign ministers since November 2020. North Korea close to completing new nuclear reactor after Kim’s bomb-fuel order Japan, South Korea and the U.S. have all warned that North Korea appears ready to conduct its seventh nuclear blast — and first since 2017 … Japan’s largest lake used to be a cesspool. Now it’s a vision of a sustainable future. Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake, has long been a center of flourishing agriculture and cultural progress, but it’s also been at the center of countless … Long-range missiles highly likely to be deployed to Nansei Islands Long-range missiles are highly likely to be deployed on those islands in the future as Japan prepares to acquire so-called counterattack capabilities to strike enemy … Biden’s strategic silence on Trump may be tested in days ahead Joe Biden’s strategy on Trump has been simple: silence is golden. The White House plans to continue that approach even though Trump has been indicted. COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 789 new cases One death linked to COVID-19 was reported, while the number of severe cases in the capital remained unchanged from Saturday at four. [ADVERTISEMENT] Other Stories News Trump indictment underscores gaping U.S. political divide A necessary step for some, a “witch hunt” for others: the historic indictment of Donald Trump has further entrenched perceptions that partisanship has cleaved the … Opinion Landmark U.N. deals highlight need to see ties between climate and biodiversity If you look behind the headlines on recent climate and biodiversity progress, there is growing recognition that how these efforts interact is critical. Life Shizen: Firewood, ferments and finesse in backstreet Shibuya Chef Yu Kunisue’s dual passions of wood-fired cooking and fermented exploration come to delightful fruition. Sports Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins chaotic Australian Grand Prix Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton came home second ahead of Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, who made it three podiums from three this year. News Going overboard: The flap over Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wooden paddle gift explained Only months after the prime minister’s son caused a stir over a shopping spree, Kishida is now under fire again for two more minor blunders. Sports Fighters debut ‘best stadium in the world’ as NPB kicks off new season The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have touted the opening of their new home, Es Con Field Hokkaido, as the dawning of a new generation. Attack the SystemTweetMorePrintShare on Tumblr Categories: Geopolitics