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The history and importance of Greenland for the USA, from Nazi occupation to China's growing influence in the region.

A passenger plane belonging to Japan Airlines had a tire burst during landing at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, causing a temporary closure of the runway and delays in 15 flights.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that they are very close to reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza while negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue.

Japan's National Police Agency disclosed that cyber attacks targeting government agencies, politicians, and private companies between 2019 and 2024 were supported by Chinese hackers.

North Korea conducted its first missile test of the new year, raising tensions ahead of the change in US administration.

Een sushiketen in Tokyo, Onodura Group genaamd, heeft 1,3 miljoen euro betaald voor een tonijn tijdens een veiling op de vismarkt Toyosu. Het gaat om een blauwvintonijn van 276 kilogram, vergelijkbaar met de grootte van een motorfiets.

In a recent event, North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, causing tension in the region.

Marineland in Antibes, the largest dolphinarium in Europe, closes its doors after more than fifty years, leaving two orcas without a new home.

The oldest person in the world, Tomiko Itooka, has passed away at the age of 116 in Japan.

The oldest person in the world according to Guinness World Records has died at the age of 116 in southern Japan.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declares a wealth of $400 million, including over 200 luxury bags worth $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches worth $5 million.

Asian countries celebrated the new year of 2025 with impressive fireworks and light shows. Find out how different countries marked the beginning of the year.

A summary of the deadliest plane crashes that occurred in various countries in 2024 resulting in a total of 282 fatalities.

A passenger plane belonging to Jeju Air crashed while attempting to land at Musan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. The aircraft had been chartered by a travel agency and made 13 flights to 6 countries within 48 hours before the tragic accident.

A group of North Korean hackers has stolen over $300 million in cryptocurrencies on the DMM Bitcoin platform.

Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.

Iceland has granted permits to two ships to hunt whales for another five years. The permits allow for the capture of 209 common minke whales and 217 fin whales per year.

Australian woman, Donna Nelson, has been sentenced to six years in Japan for smuggling two kilograms of methamphetamine into the country. Despite claiming innocence, Nelson was found guilty of drug smuggling after the narcotics were discovered hidden in a fake bottom of her suitcase.

Replicas of a sword from the Harry Potter franchise have been recalled in Japan as they violate the country's weapon law.

A bear managed to evade capture in a supermarket for two days before being caught by Japanese police.

A police report holds former Brazil president responsible for thwarted coup, accusing Bolsonaro of actively participating in the plot.

During a rocket test in southern Japan, a fire broke out due to an abnormality. The test was conducted on a remote island belonging to Kagoshima province.

A bizarre contest in Japan where participants were asked to imitate a Japanese samurai after a ritual suicide has been canceled following criticism that the contest was in poor taste.

A 65-year-old American tourist has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly scratching a pillar at the famous Meiji Jingu shrine with his fingernails. Concerns over disrespectful behavior of tourists in Japan are on the rise.

Recent research shows a decreasing trend in sexual activities among Japanese high school students, with more deaths than births recorded in 2023.

North Korea launched at least seven missiles on Tuesday, defying United Nations resolutions. The ballistic missiles reached an altitude of 100 kilometers and traveled 400 kilometers, according to the Japanese Ministry of Defense. The projectiles likely landed in the Sea of Japan east of North Korea.

North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the country, known as the Japanese Sea, according to the South Korean military via Yonhap news agency.

The Japanese government coalition has lost its majority in parliament, according to NHK. The current Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, described the elections as tough. The largest opposition party, CDP, emerged as the biggest winner with 135 seats.

A recent study reveals that cats may learn words faster than human babies, shedding light on feline intelligence.

Masamitsu Yoshioka, the last living veteran who took part in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, has passed away at the age of 106 in Japan.