Geopolitics Outcry as Uganda’s anti-gay bill signed into law By Keith Preston on May 30, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Top News Stories Japan aims to halve allergy-triggering cedar pollen in 30 years The proposal comes as pollen allergies, which are mostly caused by cedar trees, have become a major social concern, affecting an estimated 40% of the … Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso announce integration of operations The manufacturers signed a memorandum of understanding to bring Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso under a single company to be jointly owned by Toyota and Daimler … LDP looks to repair Komeito ties with electoral olive branch While still at loggerheads over the candidate for Tokyo’s 28th district, the LDP no longer intends to field contenders in Saitama’s 14th district and Aichi’s … North Korea seeks ‘real-time’ monitoring of U.S. and allies with satellite A top North Korean defense official said the satellite will be “indispensable” in tracking and coping with “the dangerous military acts of the U.S. and … War highlights value of radio for Ukraine’s public broadcaster PBC Chairman Mykola Chernotytskyi stressed the value of the medium while taking part in training by NHK focused on developing emergency reporting systems. Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow, Russia says Air defenses destroyed all eight drones, but the attack brought the 15-month war in Ukraine to the heart of the Russian capital. Other Stories News Outcry as Uganda’s anti-gay bill signed into law U.S. President Joe Biden called for the immediate repeal of the measures and threatened to cut aid and investment in the East African country. Opinion Kishida’s push to protect vital undersea cables Undersea communications cables, a pillar of the global economy, are starting to get the attention they deserve in part due to Prime Minister Kishida’s efforts. Life Yuki Miyazawa: ‘Even if it’s something small, I should do what I can’ After spending much of her life abroad, Yuki Miyazawa returned to Japan determined to bring the best aspects of her international lifestyle with her. Culture With ‘Monster,’ Hirokazu Kore-eda makes a welcome return to form The Palme d’Or-winning director’s homecoming to Japanese-language cinema is powerful and poignant as it unspools an intimate story about bullying, misunderstandings and family dynamics. Sports Seiya Suzuki helps Cubs beat Rays as Marcus Stroman stars on mound The Cubs’ lone run came in the fourth inning when Suzuki scored on Mike Tauchman’s sacrifice fly. Community The My Number card has some real benefits. Is it time you got yours? Hit with a few scattered glitches recently, the My Number card still proved helpful to our writer when he filed his taxes. Sports At Uprising Tokyo, competitors grind out the future of skateboarding in Japan Despite Olympic success and surging interest, the sport must now introduce its unique culture to a country where “no skateboarding” signs are still a common … News Bucking the trend: Nara’s famed deer bowed less frequently during pandemic The wild deer living in and around the park in Nara Prefecture, which total about 1,200 and are protected as a natural treasure, are famous … Attack the SystemTweetMore Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Categories: Geopolitics, News Updates