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The Japanese authorities have allocated 15.4 trillion yen, approximately 96.5 billion dollars, to defend their currency over the past month. An unprecedented intervention, revealing Tokyo's concern over a yen that has fallen to historically low levels. An Unprecedented Intervention Japan has mobilized considerable financial resources to try......
South Korea, the United States, and Japan continue their military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The three countries will hold a new edition of the trilateral exercise "Freedom Edge" in international waters east and south of Jeju Island from September 7 to 11. Announced by the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, these maneuvers will......
A rapid surge in the Japanese currency could trigger a massive unwinding of positions financed in yen and reignite tensions in international markets. While Morocco remains relatively insulated from the mechanics of the "carry trade," it could nonetheless feel the repercussions of a global risk aversion episode, particularly through the dollar,......
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Tokyo area from Saturday night to Sunday, injuring at least 37 people, according to Japanese authorities. The tremor was strongly felt in the capital and several neighboring prefectures, but it did not trigger a tsunami. The earthquake occurred around 2 a.m. local time in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture,......
Japan is poised to take a significant step in the exploration of the Martian system. On October 20, an H3 rocket is set to launch from Tanegashima carrying the MMX probe, designed to collect samples from one of Mars' moons and bring them back to Earth. This ambitious scientific mission could provide new insights into the formation of the solar......
The Casablanca metropolis is about to embark on one of its most ambitious projects in the field of waste and energy. Located in Médiouna, the future infrastructure is expected to process up to 1.5 million tons of waste per year and generate electricity while reducing the reliance on landfilling in the Greater Casablanca waste management. Casablanca......
Japan is preparing to expand its military capabilities with the development of hypersonic missiles launched from submarines and long-range unmanned aircraft, according to reports on the country’s proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2027. The initiative reflects a significant shift in Japan’s defense planning as Tokyo seeks......
The toll from the torrential rains that hit Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, continues to rise. Local authorities reported on Tuesday that 13 people have died, while one person remains missing following the exceptional rainfall recorded last week. The meteorological phenomenon also caused significant material damage. More than 2,300 homes......
Tensions between Russia and Japan have reached a new diplomatic episode amid a territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands. Moscow summoned Japanese ambassador Akira Muto following Vladimir Putin's visit to the contested archipelago, reviving a historical grievance that continues to weigh on relations between the two countries. The Japanese......
Japan is preparing an ambitious space mission aimed at studying Mars and its two small moons, Phobos and Deimos. The Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission is designed to investigate the origins of the moons and collect material that could provide new clues about the early history of the solar system. Led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration......
German defence technology company Helsing is moving closer to expanding its presence in Japan’s military sector, with support from Japanese technology and finance group Rakuten as a local partner in negotiations for a potential drone supply agreement. The partnership comes as Japan accelerates efforts to modernise its defence capabilities......
Japan’s economy continued to expand in the second quarter of 2026, demonstrating unexpected resilience despite a challenging international environment. However, the pace of growth slowed more than economists had anticipated, raising fresh questions about the outlook for monetary policy and domestic demand. GDP growth slows in the second......
Diplomatic tensions in East Asia have intensified after Japanese ministers visited Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, prompting sharp criticism from China and South Korea over a site that remains deeply associated with Japan’s wartime history. The controversy emerged on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. Defense......
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