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Military · Myanmar (Burma)Kawlin in Sagaing region is the first administrative capital seized by the resistance forces in continuing strife since the army seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021.
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Myanmar resistance claims first capture of a district capital from the military government
34% Center coverage: 9 sources
Environment · ShimonosekiThe aging Nisshin Maru, a relic of Japan's whaling tradition, has finally retired after playing a central role in research and commercial operations for more than 30 years. It will be replaced by a modern vessel next year, but lackluster demand for whale meat suggests the industry that drew condemnation from around the world faces an uncertain future.See the Story
Japan whaling mother ship calls it a day amid industry stupor | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
South Korea · South KoreaSeoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) opens its doors on Tuesday. Organisers say there will be more companies than ever and an unprecedented flyby from a U.S. B-52 bomber. The Korean government has set a goal of reaching $20 billion in defence exports this year.See the Story
South Korea to hold largest defence show in bid to boost global sales
Coverage: 5 sources
Tokyo, Japan · TokyoAbout 70% of people in Japan have similar nonreligious feelings, according to surveys. Japan's unique relationship to faith is on full display during the final week of the year. People celebrate Christmas with an exchange of presents, ring Buddhist temple bells on New Year's Eve. Most funerals in Japan are held in a Buddhist style.See the Story
In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
75% Left coverage: 4 sources
Business · ChinaIn the last few years, China’s government has promoted increasingly conservative social values, encouraging women to focus on raising children. It has cracked down on civil society movements and made laws to drive out foreign influence.See the Story
As China censors homegrown feminism, a feminist scholar from Japan is on its bestseller lists
56% Center coverage: 25 sources
Bashar Al-Assad · ChinaSyrian President Bashar Assad arrived in China on Thursday on his first visit to the country since the start of Syria's 12-year conflict during which Beijing has been one of his main backers. China’s foreign ministry said Assad would attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, an international sports event beginning Saturday in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou.See the Story
Syrian President in China on First Visit Since Beginning of War in Syria
44% Center coverage: 46 sources
Tokyo, Japan · TokyoJunko Kubo temporarily returned to Tokyo from NY this summer. After a long absence in Tokyo, I visited a “children's playground” that I had been interested in. The location is “PLAY!”, a complex cultural facility centered around an art museum and children's playground in Tachikawa City. The pattern will be delivered across the first and second parts.See the Story
PLAY! To @Tachikawa, in search of a new form of playground [Part 1] | Asahi Shimbun Digital Magazine & [and]
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Dmitry Medvedev · RussiaDmitry Medvedev says Japan's "militarisation" complicates the situation in the Asia-Pacific region. Russia and Japan have complex relations marked by decades of territorial dispute over a handful of small, Russian-held islands off Hokkaido. The dispute over the area has prevented Tokyo and Moscow from reaching a peace treaty formally ending hostilities.See the Story
Russia's Medvedev: Japan's 'militarisation' complicates Asia-Pacific
36% Left coverage: 13 sources
