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China has intensified its criticism of Japan's recent moves towards nuclear armament, accusing Tokyo of violating non-nuclear principles and threatening regional stability, while Japan denies these claims amid ongoing tensions over defense policies and regional security concerns.
The article discusses the shifting explanations by Trump and his aides for the U.S. military actions in Venezuela, initially justified by drug interdiction and later by accusations of Maduro's illegitimacy and regional threats, amid broader geopolitical and economic interests.
Japan is significantly increasing its military capabilities, including record defense budgets and new offensive strategies, moving away from its postwar pacifist stance amid rising tensions with China, while maintaining its commitment to non-nuclear principles.
Japan is significantly increasing its military capabilities, including record defense budgets and new offensive strategies, amid rising tensions with China, challenging its postwar pacifist stance and potentially altering its constitutional constraints.
Japan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget exceeding 9 trillion yen (€48.82bn) for 2026, aiming to enhance its strike-back capabilities and coastal defense amid rising regional tensions, making it the world's third-largest defense spender after the US and China. The plan includes deploying long-range missiles, unmanned drones, and joint development of military technology, reflecting Japan's shift towards a more offensive military posture while maintaining its pacifist stance.
Japan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for 2026, aiming to enhance its military capabilities amid rising tensions with China, including missile and drone deployments, and plans for joint development of advanced weapons with allies. The move marks Japan's commitment to increasing its military spending to 2% of GDP, driven by regional security concerns and U.S. pressure, while also seeking to bolster its defense industry and strategic partnerships.
Japan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for 2026, aiming to enhance strike-back capabilities and coastal defense amid rising tensions with China, including deploying advanced missiles and unmanned drones, and accelerating military modernization.
North Korea has released images of its first nuclear-powered submarine, highlighting its progress in military capabilities amid regional tensions, with Kim Jong Un emphasizing its strategic importance and potential threat to South Korea and the US.
A Pentagon report warns China is hiding over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles in silo fields near Mongolia, with ongoing nuclear expansion expected to reach over 1,000 warheads by 2030, amid broader military ambitions including potential conflict with Taiwan and a lack of interest in arms control talks.
President Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela, intensifying pressure on Maduro's government amid military and diplomatic tensions, including recent US naval movements and accusations of illegal resource seizures.
US President Trump confirmed a recent call with Venezuelan leader Maduro amid escalating tensions, with the US increasing military presence in the Caribbean and accusing Maduro of drug trafficking, while Caracas denounces US preparations for attack and seeks OPEC assistance to counter what it calls US aggression.
President Trump declared Venezuela's airspace 'closed' amid a significant U.S. military buildup in the region, escalating tensions and prompting Venezuela to reject the claim as a 'colonial threat.' The U.S. has increased military and covert actions against Maduro's government, including naval deployments and strikes, while also considering diplomatic talks.
The US Navy's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has arrived in Latin America amid rising tensions with Venezuela, bolstering US military presence in the region to counter drug trafficking and regional instability.
The US has deployed its largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford, along with a strike group, to Latin American waters, escalating tensions with Venezuela amid accusations of US interference and Venezuela's military response, marking the region's largest US military presence in decades.
Japan plans to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities and updating its security strategy during President Trump's upcoming visit, amid regional tensions and a significant military buildup aimed at adapting to modern warfare challenges.