State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon
The US state department is to shut five foreign consulates and missions across Asia, Africa, Nor…
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Japan Protests Russian Military Drills Near Disputed Kuril Islands ⊖
Russia’s Defense Ministry said the military drills will involve dozens of warships and aircraft, as well as more than 13,000 servicemen.
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of military options over Japan’s move into 'war state' ⊖⊖
Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.
‘You’d want one as a pet’: the irresistibly cute solar-powered sea slug ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
The beady-eyed, Pokémon-like leaf sheep is far more ingenious than us land mammals
Revealed: the top 10 invertebrates of the year
Invertebrate of Year Q&A: discuss our countdown with Patrick Barkham
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Japan tests US-Tomahawk missile as it moves away from Post-WWII status ○
Japan tested a US-Tomahawk cruise missile, launching from their Chokai warship in the Pacific Ocean on July 29.
Why the Trump administration is helping support Japan’s weakening yen ○
Washington and Tokyo's rare coordinated intervention aims to avoid spillover to global financial system.
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test ⊖
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a story from Al Jazeera 🚨 › Al Jazeera English
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
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