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Japan November 10, 2023

New island emerges off coast of Japan following underwater volcanic eruption

A small new island has emerged off Japan's coast after an underwater volcano erupted about 1200 kilometers south of mainland Japan and a kilometer from Iwo Jima.

Japan November 9, 2023

Tiny island forms after undersea volcano erupts off the coast of Japan

An undersea volcano's eruption off Japan three weeks ago has birthed a tiny new island, although it may not last long. The island is about 328 feet in diameter.

Japan November 8, 2023

'The Legend of Zelda' will join the Nintendo cinematic universe with upcoming film release

Nintendo's hit video game "The Legend of Zelda" is following in the Super Mario franchise's footsteps with an upcoming live-action film. The film will be directed by Wes Ball.

FOREIGN POLICY November 8, 2023

Blinken rallies Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Italy to condemn Hamas, urge hostage release

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken rallied members of the Group of Seven, which represents the major democracies of the world, to condemn Hamas and its invasion of Israel.

Secretary of State November 7, 2023

Blinken joins G7 summit in latest attempt to fix US’ declining world standing

Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Japan, where he hopes to get help dealing with international crises, including Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Japan October 31, 2023

Japanese police arrest octogenarian who shot 2, took hostage in hourslong standoff: report

Japanese police on Tuesday arrested an elderly man who barricaded himself in a post office and kept hostages at gunpoint for several hours after he shot two people at a nearby hospital.

DEFENSE October 30, 2023

Pentagon announces new nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one dropped on Japan

The Pentagon announced that it will pursue congressional authorization for a nuclear bomb that will be 24 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan.

North Korea October 28, 2023

North Korean foreign minister defends Russia arms sales against ‘groundless criticism’

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui dismissed criticism of her country selling weapons to the Russia military, claiming the two nations have "equal and normal relations."

Japan October 25, 2023

Japanese Supreme Court shoots down law requiring removal of reproductive organs to change genders

Japan’s Supreme Court ruled a law requiring transgender people wanting to change their gender on official documents to undergo surgery is unconstitutional.

Odd News October 20, 2023

Skinny sumo wrestlers? Height and weight requirements are dropped by sport's governing body

Potential sumo wrestlers will no longer have to reach minimum height and weight requirements as the sport struggles to recruit new wrestlers, according to The Japan Sumo Association.

Japan October 17, 2023

Japan criticizes Russia for banning its seafood following release of Fukushima’s treated wastewater

While China has already banned Japan’s seafood in response to the Fukushima radioactive wastewater release, Russia will also implement import restrictions Monday.