Trump Indictment Is a First for the U.S. but Not for Other Nations
Scholars say it is important to hold the powerful legally accountable, but there are likely to be charges — well-founded or not — that prosecutors have political motives.
Japan
A Japanese Lawmaker Asked ChatGPT to Write Questions to Ask the Prime Minister
While the use of the chatbot may have been a whimsical inclusion of novel technology in otherwise extremely regimented proceedings, there is growing concern about the pace at which artificial intelligence is being adopted.
Japan school stirs debate over hairstyle rules after boy with cornrows separated from class
‘I felt like I was being told, “This is not your special day”,’ says 18-year-old of graduation ceremonyStrict rules on hairstyles at schools in Japan have attracted criticism after a mixed-race teenager was separated from other students at their gradua…
Lawmakers Rebuke Biden for Bypassing Congress in Trade Deal With Japan
A statement from two Democrats called the Biden administration’s deal “unacceptable,” saying it should have been made available to Congress and the public for review.
U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Battery Minerals
While the terms of the deal are limited, the agreement appears to provide a model for resolving recent trade spats between the United States and some of its closest allies.
Japan Lawmakers Eye Ban on TikTok, Others If Used Improperly
A group of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers plans to compile a proposal next month urging the government to ban social networking services such as TikTok if they are used for disinformation campaigns, an LDP lawmaker said on Mond…
China’s Security Architecture Raises Concerns For Japan
Tokyo: Building on the trend and goal of exporting the Chinese governance model, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote address at the Boao Forum on April 21, 2022, announced the idea of creating an "indivisible security community" through the proposal of the Global Security Initiative (GSI), Tokyo Review reported.In his speech, Xi spoke of building "a balanced, effective and sustainable security
Japan’s new security policies: A long road to full implementation
On December 16, 2022, Japan’s government released a new national security strategy, national defense strategy, and defense buildup program. In mid-January, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and key Cabinet officials visited Washington to jointly highlight these documents and discuss the next steps for the U.S.-Japan alliance with the Biden administration. At the time, much commentary…
India, US, Japan Secure USD 2.286 Bn IMF Bailout For Sri Lanka
Colombo: After a protracted battle by India, the United States and Japan to get China to agree to restructure its massive loan of USD 7 bn to Sri Lanka, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a USD 2.286 billion bailout for Sri Lanka on March 20.The Sri Lankan government under President Ranil Wickremesinghe endorsed on Saturday that Sri Lanka is no longer deemed bankrupt by the world,
U.S. Reacts To Beijing’s ‘Warning Off’ Claim
Washington: A day after China said it drove a US Navy destroyer away from Beijing-claimed waters in the South China Sea, the US 7th Fleet said the same warship sailed through those waters to challenge the Chinese claims, CNN reported.The "guided-missile destroyer USS Milius asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law