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Japan, China bicker over Beijing's actions in Indo-Pacific

washington — China is challenging Japan’s latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region by Beijing as a hyped-up threat and false accusation. In the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s annual Diplomatic Bluebook that was published Tuesday, China's military moves are described as posing "the greatest strategic challenge," according to Japanese media. An official English version has not been published. The Bluebook reportedly condemns China's actions in the South China Sea and its… Read Full Article

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer

The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer

The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

Biden administration adds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, assault victims

The new rules also broaden the interpretation of Title IX to cover pregnant, gay and transgender students. They do not address whether schools can ban trans athletes from women's and girls' teams.

Children among seven dead in Russia strike on Ukraine

Russia hits cities in central Ukraine, as Kyiv claims to have downed a strategic Russian warplane.

Children among seven dead in Russia strike on Ukraine

Russia hits cities in central Ukraine, as Kyiv claims to have downed a strategic Russian warplane.

BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran

Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.

Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard

The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.