Four Japan Self-Defence Force Members Injured In Explosion Near US Military’s Kadena Air Base In Okinawa

On June 9, 2025, an explosion occurred near the US military’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, injuring four members of the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (SDF) who were working at a depot within the base’s munitions storage area.According to local and Defence Ministry officials, the incident took place as SDF personnel were engaged in bomb disposal operations, specifically while they were

June 9, 2025
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Japan’s Private Moon Lander Crashes During Landing Attempt

Japan’s private lunar lander, Resilience, developed by the Tokyo-based company ispace, crashed during its landing attempt on the Moon in the early hours of June 6, 2025, marking the company’s second failed lunar landing in just over two years.The mission aimed to achieve a historic touchdown at Mare Frigoris, a relatively flat region near the Moon’s north pole, and was closely watched by a global

June 6, 2025
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‘We Now Have Japan In The Rear View’ Says Indian Envoy To US Vinay Kwatra As India Eyes $30 Trillion Economy By 2047

India’s recent economic milestones and ambitious future targets were highlighted by Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the country’s Ambassador to the United States, in a series of high-level engagements and public remarks. India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with its GDP reaching $4.1 trillion.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a near-term goal of achieving a $5 trillion

June 4, 2025
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‘Expanding Our Security Partnerships With India’: US Defence Secretary Hegseth; Bats For Enhancing Quad Cooperation

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening security partnerships with India, as articulated by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue.Hegseth highlighted the significance of robust military exercises such as Tiger Triumph, a joint India-US tri-services exercise focused on enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination, and operational

May 31, 2025
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