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Nagasaki observed the 81st anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing on Sunday, with Japanese leaders renewing calls for nuclear disarmament amid rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing debate about nuclear deterrence.
A significant earthquake struck Japan on Tuesday, resulting in at least 13 deaths, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed. The disaster underscores ongoing seismic risks across the Asia-Pacific region.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on July 28, triggering tsunami advisories for nearby seas and leaving approximately 48,000 households without electricity. Several injuries were reported.
Regional powers Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand have stressed the importance of deepening cooperation with ASEAN on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and economic resilience amid mounting global uncertainties and geopolitical competition.
New Zealand has detected its first H5N1 bird flu case in a migratory seabird, making it the last continent to report the virus. Authorities have begun vaccinating endangered native species to prevent potential extinctions.
South Korea's highest court will rule Thursday on charges against former president Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his botched martial law declaration and the subsequent civil unrest that followed.
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Australia's Telstra network experienced a significant outage on Wednesday affecting 24.9 million mobile services. The disruption impacted rail networks, payment systems, and emergency services across multiple states.
Emerging middle powers including Malaysia, Brazil and India must pursue independent strategic interests rather than follow established powers as the post-World War Two global order unravels, experts said at the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable.
Japan's cabinet approved a contentious Imperial House Law amendment on Tuesday, triggering sharp criticism from opposition parties who say sensitive succession provisions were inserted without proper cross-party consultation, threatening the bill's passage.
ISIS Malaysia's executive chairman urges ASEAN to exercise greater agency and strategic autonomy rather than simply reacting to geopolitical pressures, emphasizing regional resilience and collective action at the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable.