Japan's LDP and Komeito Party may lose their absolute majority in the House of Representatives in early elections. Some 1,300 candidates from various parties are running for 465 seats.
Early parliamentary elections have been called in Japan after the appointment of a new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba. The Liberal Democratic Party faces serious challenges in its fight to maintain a majority in parliament.
China has launched a diplomatic “charm offensive” against US allies amid a possible Trump victory. Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Japan, India, Britain and Australia over economic concerns.
Beijing is showing signs of discontent with the DPRK's deepening ties with Russia after sending 12,000 North Korean soldiers. China fears destabilization in the region and a return to the Cold War model.
Turkey has banned the export of US military equipment to Russia. The restrictions apply to more than 40 categories of goods important for Russia's military operations in Ukraine.
The DPRK leader inspected strategic missile bases and called for readiness to retaliate. The visit took place on the eve of the US presidential election, which may be an attempt to draw attention to Pyongyang's military power.
The European Parliament will consider a proposal for a €35 billion loan to Ukraine from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. This is part of a $50 billion G7 package to support Ukraine.
Roksolana Pidlasa explained that Orban could not block the EU's €35 billion allocation to Ukraine. All that is needed to disburse the funds is a simple majority vote in the EU Council, not a unanimous decision.
Lydia Thorpe, an Indigenous senator, protested against King Charles III's visit to the Australian parliament. She accused the monarchy of genocide and demanded the return of stolen lands and a treaty.
China is interested in expanding the interaction between the DPRK and Russian troops to assess the adaptation of Asian troops to the European battlefield. 12 thousand North Korean troops are expected to arrive in Russia.
Ukrainian drones hit the Sverdlov plant in Dzerzhinsk, which produces explosives and ammunition. The attack was carried out from a distance of 900 kilometers, the consequences are being clarified.
The US may provide Ukraine with up to $20 billion from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. The G7 countries are negotiating the structure of a $50 billion loan agreed in June 2024.
In Tokyo, a 49-year-old man threw several Molotov cocktails at the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan headquarters building. The attack took place 8 days before early parliamentary elections amid corruption scandals in the party.
U. S. lawmakers are demanding that Japan tighten restrictions on the sale of chip manufacturing equipment to China. They warn of possible sanctions for Japanese companies if Tokyo does not take action.
South Korean intelligence has reported that 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. Seoul considers this a serious threat to international security.
A conference on nuclear safety was held in Paris as part of the Peace Formula. Participants called on Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure because of the risks to nuclear power plant safety.
The head of the OP took part in a conference on nuclear safety. Yermak emphasized the need for demilitarization, de-occupation and de-escalation by Russia with regard to Ukraine's nuclear facilities.
The Japanese company Prodrone plans to start a business of detecting landmines in Ukraine using drones. The project is planned to be commercialized by fiscal year 2025 in cooperation with Tokyo-based consulting firm Padeco.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the continuation of assistance to Ukraine. The Alliance has provided €20.9 billion in military assistance in the first half of 2024 and plans to fulfill its commitments by the end of the year.
Three countries have announced the creation of a new multinational group to monitor sanctions against North Korea. The decision was made after Russia and China disrupted monitoring activities at the UN.
For the first time, Japan has authorized the operation of a nuclear power plant that is more than 50 years old. The power unit of the Takahama NPP has successfully passed the inspection for compliance with modern safety standards.
Representatives of Ukraine met with G20 ambassadors to discuss the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula. The parties discussed holding thematic conferences and preparations for the Second Global Peace Summit.
The European Parliament's Committee on Trade has supported a €35 billion financial assistance package for Ukraine. This is the EU's contribution to the G7 initiative to support Ukraine with $50 billion to meet its urgent needs.
EU leaders plan to discuss the bloc's share of the G7 loan package for Ukraine worth $50 billion. EU envoys have been working this week on a proposal to provide Ukraine with a loan of up to 35 billion euros.
The volume of Russian oil transported by the shadow fleet increased from 2. 4 to 4.1 million barrels per day. 70% of Russian marine oil is transported by poorly maintained and insufficiently insured tankers.
The price of bitcoin rose to $63,913 after Mt Gox announced that it would postpone payments to creditors for a year. The cryptocurrency remains in the range of $50-65 thousand due to fears of tighter regulation in the US.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban is preparing to disrupt a $50 billion loan to Ukraine to help Trump in the election. He refuses to extend EU sanctions, blocking US participation in the financing.
Turkey imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of hot-rolled steel from China, Russia, India and Japan. The duties range from 6.10% to 43.31% and apply to about 4 million tons of imported products worth $2-2.2 billion.
UNN offers a selection of five Japanese films of different genres to watch this weekend. Among them are dramas, action movies, and sci-fi, which reveal the themes of family, justice, and self-discovery.
Since the beginning of 2024, 47 cases of theft of power equipment worth UAH 17. 5 million have been recorded in Kharkiv region. This slows down the restoration of power supply after Russian shelling and causes significant damage.
