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The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has dominated governance of the country since 1955 with few breaks in between, was dealt a serious blow in lower-house parliamentary elections held throughout Japan on Oct. 27 (Sunday). By early Monday, it was clear that the LDP and its coalition partner Komeito
Canadian Trucker’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ Against Vaccine Mandates Met With Mixed Reactions
A convoy of hundreds of transport trucks, dubbed the "Freedom Convoy," departed the Metro Vancouver area...
Russian Military on the Move, Warships Heading for the Black Sea
On Thursday, Jan. 20, Russia announced that it would be sending its fleet, complete with warships, aircraft...
North Korea Signals Potential Restart of Missile and Nuclear Tests
North Korea has indicated that it is considering restarting long-range and nuclear weapons tests. According...
Washington Wants to Supply Ukraine With Helicopters; Russia Moves S-400 Missile System Into Belarus
The Biden administration is planning to send helicopters as part of military aid to Ukraine. Russia has...
Russia Looking to Place Pro-Moscow Leadership in Ukraine
Britain is accusing Russia of plotting to put a pro-Moscow government in Ukraine. In a report published...
German Navy Chief Resigns Following Pro-Putin Comments
On Jan. 22, Germany’s Navy Chief, Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schoenbach, stepped down from his post following...
Cycad Plant Poaching: Ancient Species Hunted to Extinction
Cycads (Order Cycadales) are a non-flowering dioecious plant with fossil records reaching back 300 million...
Germany Blocks Estonia’s Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
With Ukraine facing the threat of a potential Russian invasion at any time, Estonia, an ally of the North...
Indian Civilian Abducted by Chinese Soldiers in Disputed Border Area
An Indian civilian has reportedly been abducted by Chinese soldiers from the border state of Arunachal...