Okinawa US Troops Face 48-Hour Alcohol Ban After Marine Arrested in Woman’s Murder
US soldiers on Okinawa, Japan, are banned from drinking alcohol for 48 hours after a US Marine was arrested for the murder of a woman.
Conflicts
Japan summons US ambassador after Marine arrested in killing of Japanese woman
A US Marine has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of murdering a 39-year-old Japanese woman. Japan has summoned the US ambassador to Tokyo, and the country's prime minister has called the killing "exceptionally brutal."
World
Japan weighs raising defense spending target to 3.5% of GDP
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is considering introducing a new target for Japan's defense spending of 3.5 percent of GDP, a move that has come into focus after pressure from the Trump administration, sources said.
Business
Japanese Prime Minister Moves Into Official Residence Said to Be Haunted
The Japanese prime minister has now moved into his official residence in Tokyo. The building holds a special place in Japan's modern history. It has been the focus of two coup attempts - and is said to be haunted.
World politics
China begins armed exercises in waters and airspace around Taiwan
China has begun armed military exercises in the waters and airspace around Taiwan - and warned against external interference.
World
Japan's Imperial Dilemma: Reform or End of the Monarchy
Aiko! Aiko! Aiko! Aiko! The cheers for the Japanese princess drown out the cheers for her parents, the Japanese emperor and queen, as the family visits Nagasaki. But the people's hopes of seeing Aiko as empress are dashed unless Japan resolves a deeply divisive issue: should female succession be allowed - or must the world's oldest monarchy die out?
World
Japan approves record-breaking defense budget for coming year
Japan's government has approved a record-breaking defense budget for the coming year.
Business
Japan and US concerned after Chinese plane incident
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are expressing concern after Chinese fighter jets were accused of locking their radar on Japanese fighter jets on two more occasions last week.
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