thejapantimes

thejapantimes, 18 minutes ago to worldwithoutus

Xi Jinping’s recipe for total control: An army of eyes and ears https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/asia-pacific/politics/china-xi-jinping-surveillance/ #asiapacific #politics #xijinping #china #surveillance #censorship

thejapantimes, 52 minutes ago to worldnews

In 2016, Britain voted for Brexit and America for Trump, heralding a populist wave. Both countries face pivotal elections this year — but their paths appear to have diverged. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/world/politics/uk-conservatives-us-elections/ #worldnews #politics #rishisunak #uk #us #donaldtrump #keirstarmer #joebiden

thejapantimes, 1 hour ago to worldnews

Ukraine has begun releasing prisoners to serve in its army in an effort to rebuild its depleted forces after more than two years of war. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/world/ukraine-prisoners-military/ #worldnews #russiaukrainewar #russia #ukraine

thejapantimes, 1 hour ago to worldwithoutus

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart next week, the Pentagon said Friday, as Beijing wrapped up two days of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/asia-pacific/china-us-defense-chiefs-taiwan-military-exercises-end/ #asiapacific #china #us #usmilitary #dongjun #lloydaustin #pla #taiwan

thejapantimes, 1 hour ago to worldnews

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to halt the war in Ukraine with a negotiated cease-fire that recognizes the current battlefield lines, sources have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/world/politics/putin-russia-ukraine-ceasefire/ #worldnews #politics #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #vladimirputin

thejapantimes, 2 hours ago to worldnews

The West wants to dig into Moscow's pockets to provide aid to Ukraine, but tapping frozen Russian assets is not that simple. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/world/politics/russia-assets-seizure-g7/ #worldnews #politics #russiaukrainewar #g7 #russia #ukraine

thejapantimes, 2 hours ago to Japan

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike plans to run in the capital’s July gubernatorial election as she sets her sights on a third four-year term. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/japan/politics/yuriko-koike-tokyo-governor-election/ #japan #politics #yurikokoike #tokyo