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CONFLICTOct 6Anger in Japan after arrest of American soldier for murder of woman: 'We are fed up with this'De arrestatie van een Amerikaanse marinier op verdenking van de moord op een vrouw leidt in Japan tot opschudding. Op de zuidelijke eilandengroep Okinawa worden al protesten gehouden tegen de Amerikaanse militaire aanwezigheid. De politie pakte zondag de 20-jarige marinier op die gestationeerd is op de Amerikaanse vliegbasis Futenma. Devin Jacob Ballard wordt ervan verdacht in de vroege zaterdagochtend in een hotel in Naha, de hoofdstad van het eiland, de 39-jarige Anna Yagi te hebben gewurgd en haar portemonnee en rugzak te hebben gestolen. Volgens Japanse media ontkent de marinier betrokkenhNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 6As Japan’s Population Shrinks, a City Is Accused of Padding Census NumbersThe police are investigating how about 3,000 nonexistent residents were added to official data for Toyama.NYT World
WORLDOct 6Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa - AP NewsAnger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa apnews.comAP News
BUSINESSOct 6India’s bullet train tangle leaves Japan fumingFlagship high-speed rail project has been beset by delays, cost overruns and tensionsFinancial Times
MILITARYOct 6Marine’s arrest for murder in Japan fuels anger over US military presenceThe alleged murder of an Okinawan woman by a US marine has put newly elected Governor Genta Koja under intense pressure, raising questions about whether the incident could deepen opposition against the American military presence just as Okinawa assumes greater importance in Japan’s regional security strategy. Koja only took office on September 30 after campaigning on economic issues rather than the dispute over American troops based in the prefecture, which has dominated local politics for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5The New Nixon Shock? Why Japan Fears a Trump-Xi DealSome history helps explain why the symbolism of the China-U.S. summit matters so much to Tokyo.The Diplomat
MILITARYOct 5Murder in Okinawa: The US military’s history of alleged crime in JapanThe murder of 39-year-old Anna Yagi is the latest in a string of crimes involving US personnel on Okinawa.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 5Can Japan Optimize Its Record Defense Budget?All nine priority areas require substantial spending, and the investment needs to be sustained over many years to come.The Diplomat
WORLDOct 5This new Japanese walking trail connects six cities across 320 kilometresJapan’s longest loop trail is now fully open. Spread across 320 kilometres, the Hitachinokuni Long Trail takes hikers through mountains, rural villages, waterfalls, beaches and historic ruins.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 5Football: Doan nets winner as Japan down New Zealand to win Kirin CupRitsu Doan scored the 71st-minute winner as Japan saw off New Zealand 2-1 to secure the Kirin Cup on Monday in manager Hajime Mori Read full story herekyodonews · japan
WORLDOct 5Japan bids farewell to Asian Games after fortnight of turmoil and recordsThe 20th Asian Games closed on Sunday after a rocky fortnight lit ​up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani declared the Games closed at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, with the torch handed to organisers of the next event in Doha 2030.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 5US marine, 20, accused of murdering and robbing Japanese woman at hotel in OkinawaThe Independent World
BUSINESSOct 5Japan, Australia boost economic security ties with finance dialogueJapan ⁠and Australia ⁠have agreed to establish an ⁠annual finance ministers’ dialogue aimed at deepening cooperation in financial and economic policy, as well as strengthening bilateral collaboration on economic security. Under ‌a memorandum of understanding signed on Monday that is effective for five years, the two countries’ finance ministers will meet regularly to promote cooperation across a broad range of economic themes. “Recognising ⁠that Japan and Australia’s economic and security...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 5Can Japan Counter China’s Dominance in AI?Since 2025, Tokyo has acted boldly and decisively to ward off foreign AI-related threats by developing AI for Japan, in Japan.The Diplomat
MILITARYOct 5US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near TaiwanThe U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its ground-based anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan’s southwesternmost island for exercises this month.Defense News
MILITARYOct 5US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near TaiwanThe U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its ground-based anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan’s southwesternmost island for exercises this month.Military Times
WORLDOct 5Alcaraz advances to Japan Open finalDefending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in Tokyo. The post Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 5Growing outrage in Japan after US Marine arrested in woman’s killingThe 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 5US marine arrested on suspicion of killing woman in JapanA US marine has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Japan.Sky News World
POLITICSOct 5Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine, "heinous crime"A woman's murder allegedly committed by a U.S. Marine​ in Okinawa is a "heinous crime," Japan's premier said on Monday, as the new accusation of violence involving American forces sparked public outrage.CBS News
POLITICSOct 5'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's OkinawaFor many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.BBC World
POLITICSOct 5Japan to further pursue course to sign peace treaty with Russia — prime ministerRussia and Japan have been negotiating a post-World War II peace treaty since the mid-20th centurytass · russia
CONFLICTOct 5Arrested U.S. Marine in Okinawa sent to prosecutors amid outcry in JapanJapan Today
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 5BREAKING NEWS: Japan farm minister retracts controversial budget remarks, makes apologyBREAKING NEWS: Japan farm minister retracts controversial budget remarks, makes apology Read full story herekyodonews · japan