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North Korea commissioned its second 5,000-ton-class destroyer at the port of Wonsan. Kim Jong Un linked the vessel to nuclear deterrence.
Toyota is postponing the launch of the Highlander EV due to final testing and refinement. The range of the versions will be up to 515 km.
Japan has advanced a $550 billion investment deal in the U. S. in exchange for a 15% tariff. The new package will focus on AI and chips.
A Japanese man was arrested for the second time on suspicion of killing hamsters at hotels for couples. Two women were detained along with him.
September 2 marks Odesa Day, Notary Day, and the end of World War II. The faithful honor the martyr Mammes and his parents.
On September 1, a new school year begins in Ukraine. We рассказываємо about the history of the date, modern traditions, and school customs around the world.
Brent prices rose 1. 6% after the U.S. strike on Iranian missile installations. Markets are anticipating a possible Federal Reserve rate hike.
Studies link eating in company with better emotional well-being and cognitive function. The causality of the association has not been proven.
The Freedom Edge exercise will take place on September 9–11 in international waters near Jeju Island. The allies will test their readiness for threats from North Korea.
Japan has ordered Terra B1 systems to protect military facilities from drones. The interceptors are planned to be deployed in 2027.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
Bloomberg reports on a possible escalation of Russia's strikes on Ukraine amid the failure of negotiations. The Kremlin does not rule out tactical nuclear weapons.
North Korea plans to enter around 100 athletes in 14 sports at the Asian Games in Japan. The competition will take place from September 19 to October 4.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced continued support for the ICC following U. S. sanctions against Tomoko Akane. Washington seeks to eliminate the court.
The Eagle Crest agreement will remain in effect until 2037 and covers the F-15EX, modernization, maintenance, and infrastructure. The initial contract is worth $343.7 million.
In January–July 2026, Ukraine imported passenger cars worth $2. 624 billion — 17% less than last year. More than 70% of the cars were used.
Torrential rains and flooding hit southern and eastern Taiwan, leaving four people missing and prompting the closure of schools and offices. The island is preparing for Typhoon Saudel.
An earthquake in eastern Japan and Tokyo caused 37 injuries and disrupted train services. No tsunami or anomalies at nuclear facilities were reported.
The dollar weakened to a three-month low against the euro amid plans by the United States to increase its buyback of government bonds. The euro rose to $1.1711.
Russia launched missiles from a submarine, a cruiser and a "Bastion" at targets more than 300 km away near the Southern Kurils. Tokyo condemned the exercises.
Sunao Takami was executed by hanging for setting fire to a pachinko parlor in Osaka in 2009. It is Japan’s first execution in more than a year.
The major and his subordinate will stand trial for bribery, substituting food products, and evading service. He was found to have assets worth UAH 26.2 million.
LandSpace's reusable Zhuque-3 rocket successfully returned its first stage after launch. Previously, it had only been landed on a sea platform.
South Korea is reviewing Trump's comments about scaling back joint exercises, hoping for substantive negotiations. Pyongyang has not yet responded, while experts warn of possible high costs.
Japan plans to launch the Martian Moons eXploration probe to study the moons of Mars, particularly Phobos. The mission is intended to collect samples and return them to Earth in 2031.
Lee Jae-myung called for talks with North Korea, proposing to replace the armistice with a peace regime. He also emphasized the need to prevent conflict and limit Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities.
The U. S. ambassador to Tokyo stated that the United States recognizes Japan’s sovereignty over the Northern Territories following Putin’s visit. Japan summoned Russia’s ambassador over the visit.
Japan plans to strengthen sanctions against Russia over Putin’s visit to Iturup, which Tokyo considers its territory. The prime minister called the visit unacceptable, and the Foreign Ministry summoned Russia’s ambassador to protest.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on drones and their components. For aircraft weighing more than 25 kg and models with thermal imaging cameras, the tariff will be 100%; for smaller ones, 25%.
On Thursday, record rainfall hit eastern Japan, flooding roads and homes and paralyzing transportation. At least one person was found dead, and thousands of homes were left without electricity.