How China Is Stoking Fear About Travel to Japan
From earthquake warnings to bear attack alerts, Beijing is deploying a campaign of exaggeration and disinformation to punish Tokyo’s support for Taiwan.
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Admiral Paparo’s India Tour Bolsters Indo-Pacific Defence Collaboration
US Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel J Paparo in the cockpit of TEJAS Jet in BangaloreAdmiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, undertook a significant visit to India from 14 to 19 February 2026, aimed at bolstering the already robust defence ties between the two nations.The trip, which spanned New Delhi, Chandimandir, and Bengaluru, highlighted India’s pivotal role in
Alysa Liu Wins Figure Skating Gold in Stunning Comeback
Liu became the first American to win a medal in women’s figure skating since 2006.
A Lonely Baby Monkey Wins Hearts, and Even a Few Friends
Legions of fans from around the world have been cheering on Punch, a 7-month-old macaque who had been struggling to socialize at a zoo outside Tokyo.
Fans Cheer on Lonely Baby Monkey at Japanese Zoo
At Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo, a 7-month-old macaque named Punch has developed an online following after his mother abandoned him because of a difficult birth. Videos on social media show Punch struggling to integrate into the larger troop and often cli…
US and Japan unveil $36bn of oil, gas and critical minerals projects in challenge to China
Donald Trump says deals ‘end our foolish dependence on foreign sources’, while Japanese PM hails enhanced economic securityJapan has drawn up plans for investments in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects worth about $36bn under the first wave of a…
Triple the pressure, triple the glory.
Ami Nakai of Japan leads after the short program ahead of a talented field, including the American Alysa Liu, who is third.
Chinese tourists shun Japan over lunar new year holiday as rift deepens
Japanese prime minister’s refusal to back down over Taiwan comments brings more criticism and travel warnings from ChinaChinese tourists are continuing to shun Japan in large numbers, with the country falling out of the top 10 destinations for those ce…
Japan Wins Pairs Figure Skating, Knocking China From the Top
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan emerged with the gold medal with a flawless, high-scoring performance after Monday’s free skate.
US Indo-PACOM Commander Hails Operation Sindoor, Urges AI-Driven Defence Ties With India
Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDO-PACOM), has publicly praised India’s Operation Sindoor, describing its tactical execution as exemplary.Speaking to journalists in New Delhi on 15 February 2026, he highlighted the operation’s precision and the profound introspection that followed among Indian forces.The operation was triggered by the devastating