Japan and Pakistan Join Forces in $440M Mining Pact on Reko Diq
Reko Diq has become a symbol of international cooperation. It now represents Pakistan’s entry into advanced technology, skilled employment, and increased global investment. Japan’s Komatsu signing a $440 million equipment deal for the Reko Diq copper-gold project signifies a significant change in Pakistan’s mineral development. It also introduces a new model of economic engagement, centered […]
Japan to Deploy Long-Range Missiles on Kyushu Island Capable of Reaching North Korea and China
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Japan plans to deploy long-range missiles in Kyushu amid security concerns and shifting US-Japan defense dynamics under Trump.
Japan Pledges $1.65 Million To Aid Vulnerable Communities In Afghanistan, Lebanon, And Yemen
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Japan provides $1.65M aid to support healthcare and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen amid crises.
Poet Iftikhar Arif Urges Youth to Follow Path of Resilience Like China, Japan, and Germany
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Iftikhar Arif urges Pakistan’s youth to stay and build a prosperous nation, inspired by the resilience of China, Japan, and Germany.
Japanese Government Grants $3m for Pakistan Polio Effort
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Japanese government pledges $3.1M grant for Pakistan’s polio eradication, boosting vaccine campaigns to achieve zero cases by mid-2025.
Japan’s Defence Overhaul: From Pacifist to Militarist
The region has been agitated by Japan\’s intention to double its defence spending by 2027. The \”major shift\” in Japanese security policies has been extensively debated, including how and why Japan is giving up its \”pacifist\” roots and choosing militarization.
China Leads Nuclear Fusion Patents
China has raced ahead of the pack in filing patents in Nuclear Fusion Technology, pointing to its ambition to master the science and take the lead in the development of an alternative to fossil fuels
China launch a defense hotline with Japan
Japan and China hold high-level defense talks after four years, discussing security and plans to launch ả communications hotline this spring.
Chinese Balloon: Off-Target Spy Mission
China-US tension heightens as US examines possibility of wind-driven deviation in Chinese Spy Balloon Path.
The QUAD II
What seemed like an extraordinary alliance under the name of QUAD began to fade away by 2007 until its revival in 2017. Since then maritime affairs and security have become a prime focus and all QUAD members are aligning their maritime disputes through this platform.