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Oil prices rose by more than four dollars per barrel on September 1, 2026, after renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran increased concerns about energy supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures increased by 4.16 dollars, o...

Foreign ministers and senior officials from Pacific Islands Forum countries failed to reach agreement on August 6, 2026, on a joint statement responding to China's recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean. Representatives from 18 countries discuss...

Japan and the United States conducted coordinated currency intervention on July 31, 2026, to support the Japanese yen after it fell to its weakest level in approximately four decades. The operation involved purchases of yen by Japanese authorities and the U...

Japan expands state secrets law classification powers In February 2026, Japan’s government approved revisions to its State Secrecy Law that broaden the scope of information eligible for classification by government ministries and agencies. The ch...

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2025 NATO Summit in The Hague Focuses on Defence Spending and Strategic Cooperation The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held its 2025 summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 24–25, bringing together heads of state and government from member cou...

Victory over Japan (VJ) Day marked Japan's formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II entirely. This day is remembered for the conclusion of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

The Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanjing, occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War after Japanese forces captured the city of Nanjing, then the capital of China, on December 13, 1937.Over a period of six weeks, the Japanese military commi...

The Meiji Restoration transformed Japan by centralizing power under the emperor, modernizing the economy and military, and adopting Western political and industrial practices.

The Tengu are supernatural beings from Japanese mythology known for their association with mountains, forests, and spiritual power. They have been part of traditional folklore for centuries and are recognized for their distinctive appearance and complex rol...

The Kingdom of Baekje experienced significant cultural and political growth during the mid-6th century. Its leadership established strong diplomatic ties with neighboring states, promoting trade and the spread of Buddhism.The capital at Wanggung-ri Fortress...