Geopolitics U.S. hunts Chinese malware amid military disruption fears By Keith Preston on July 30, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories In Japan, extreme heat and an aging population are a deadly mix Heat waves combined with high humidity are weighing particularly heavily on the nation’s 36 million people age 65 and over, who are at much greater risk of severe illness and death. In France, Japonisme has turned into Japanmania Through architecture, fashion, culinary arts and even sports, aspects of Japanese culture are attracting a large portion of France’s population. Japan grants long-term visas to Russians opposed to Ukraine war The pair would normally be required to leave Japan, as short-term status cant be changed unless there are exceptional circumstances. Non-native English speakers struggle more in science research Their survey of 908 environmental scientists of eight nationalities revealed greater costs for non-native speakers in reading and writing English papers. Police drunk driving cases up over twofold for January-June Incidents involving sexual misconduct, including cases of sexual harassment and voyeurism, were the most common causes for disciplinary action. Other Stories COMMENTARY BOJ yields some control, but also throws a curveball In trying to keep several plates spinning as it pertains to monetary policy and inflation, BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda steps on his message. JAPAN Japan on a mission to attract more women into STEM fields In the IT field alone, the country is looking at a shortfall of 790,000 workers by 2030, largely due to a severe underrepresentation of women. SOCCER Plenty of respect as Nadeshiko Japan prepares to face Spain Japan and Spain have been two of the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cups standout teams and both have already qualified for the last 16 out of Group C. ASIA PACIFIC U.S. hunts Chinese malware amid military disruption fears The U.S. believes the malware could give China the power to disrupt or slow military deployments or resupply operations. JAPAN People line up for grilled eel on the Day of the Ox in Japan Japan has a tradition of eating nutritious grilled eels, believed to be good for restoring energy, on the midsummer Day of the Ox. MORE SPORTS Newcomers, returnees forcing Jamie Joseph to make tough decisions The Brave Blossoms head coach admitted that with just one game remaining before he makes the final cut, there would be some sleepless nights. LIFE Recipe: Street stall-fresh Shan-style noodles Open your mind to wan dō fen, a hearty and strikingly hued dish of noodles cooked with chickpea custard, chili crisp oil and assorted toppings. WORLD Three Ukrainian drones downed over Moscow, Russia says While one of the drones was shot down, two others were suppressed by electronic warfare and smashed into an office complex. No one was injured. COMMUNITY Every situation is different on JET, but they’re similarly rewarding As a new wave of JET Program participants arrives in the country, a program alumni shares tips on getting the most out of the experience. Attack the SystemTweetMorePrintShare on TumblrReddit Categories: Geopolitics, Military, Science and Technology