Japan’s New Military: A Regional Player Now

A massive but flawed Fukushima/Tohoku response, the Senkaku islands confrontation with China, proposed amendments to Japan’s post-war Constitution regarding its defense capabilities, developments in relations with other regional militaries, the successful “Dawn Blitz” joint amphibious landing at Camp Pendleton with U.S. Marines, and then the Abe Yasukuni visit, what is actually happening on Japan’s military […]

CyberSecurity: Protecting the Essential Business with Amin Leiman

In this fascinating and educational conversation, Mr. Amin Leiman, a cybersecurity consultant for nuclear power plants in the U.S. and, formerly, the Director of IT Audit at Hawaiian Electric Industries lays out the vulnerabilities of “essential” businesses in the United States to cyber hacking. The show conversation moves from an examination of the vulnerabilities and […]

Taiwan at a Dangerous Cross Roads with Kerry Gershaneck

David Day hosts this illuminating conversation with Kerry Gershaneck, a former US government official previously responsible for both “front line defense” of Taiwan and for developing key security cooperation programs with its military forces. America’s relationship with Taiwan has waxed and waned since 1949, when Nationalist forces fled there following defeat by the Communists on […]

Philippine Nightmare: Typhoon Haiyan with Joy Santos, Ray Shirkhodai and Heather Bell

Haiyan has devastated parts of the Philippines beyond recognition. Where are we? What is happening on the ground? What kind of recovery period are we looking at? “Asia in Review” host David Day engages in an important and fascinating conversation with special guests Vice Consul Joy Santos from the Philippine Consulate, Ray Shirkhodai the Executive […]

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Supreme Court Seems Poised to Limit Trump Election Case After Immunity Hearing

Such a ruling would probably send the case back to a lower court and could delay any trial until after the November election. [...]

Several justices signaled interest in some protections for official acts, which could impede a swift trial in the federal election subversion case. [...]

In Hush Money Trial, Pecker Says Trump Thanked Him for Burying Stories

David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, testified that Donald J. Trump thanked him for burying stories. [...]

5 Takeaways from David Pecker’s Testimony in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial

David Pecker told jurors of a universe in which favors for celebrities were demanded and dispensed. His cross-examination will continue Friday. [...]

One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu

There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread. [...]

'A hard day' - Ashley Judd on overturned Weinstein conviction

The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new rape trial is ordered for Harvey Weinstein. [...]

First personalised skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial

Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. [...]

Can Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?

The first minister is fighting for his political career and his best chance may be a figure from his party's past. [...]

Co-op Live boss resigns after delayed opening and interview backlash

Gary Roden quits days after he was criticised for telling BBC some grassroots music venues are "poorly run". [...]

Judge accused of bullying and misogyny

Five women have told the BBC about Judge Philip Lancaster's behaviour at employment tribunal hearings. [...]

The pair discussed China's ongoing support of Russia in its war against Ukraine, Taiwan and trade. Although relations are improving, a number of issues separate the countries. [...]

The second phase of the Indian general election has begun, and 160 million people are eligible to vote in this part of the six-week-long poll. The weather might have an [...]

Indigenous groups want the Brazilian government to recognize more of their territories and protect them from criminal activities. A group of 40 Indigenous leaders met President Lula at the presidential [...]

Ukraine is cutting off consular services for its male citizens who live outside the country. The measure aims to force men back home to serve in the military, but some [...]

The US has said it secretly delivered long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. This has drawn focus to the debate over providing Taurus cruise missiles, a move the German chancellor continues [...]

Guatemalan AG raids Save the Children office over a migrant children rights complaint

Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche said that the complaint filed by an unidentified foreigner had raised serious concerns because it involved allegations of abuse of children. [...]

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an [...]

Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently

Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood. [...]

Kim Kardashian visits the White House to highlight criminal justice reform

Vice President Harris and Kardashian are meeting with four people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who received pardons this week from President Biden. [...]

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as a transitional council takes over

Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry, has formally stepped down and a new transitional council has been sworn in. Finance chief Michel Patrick Boisvert is the new interim prime [...]

TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company or face a [...]

The Utah Republican Party is set to select a nominee in the race to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate at its annual convention [...]

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane passed up on filling a need at receiver in the NFL draft by making two trades to move out of the first round entirely [...]

The Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the first-round series [...]

'The Banshees of Inisherin' and Germany’s 'All Quiet on the Western Front' closely followed. [...]

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