Beijing is the undisputed king of coal, but the announcement at the United Nations General Assembly this week was cautiously welcomed by climate experts.
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Australia’s Submarines Make Waves in Asia Long Before They Go to Sea
Some nations fear an accelerated arms buildup in a region where larger countries have already ramped up their military spending or capabilities.
Australia’s Submarine Deal Adds to Asia Arms Buildup
Some nations fear an accelerated arms buildup in a region where larger countries have already ramped up their military spending or capabilities.
Sanae Takaichi Hopes to Be Japan’s First Female Leader
If Sanae Takaichi wins, it would be a milestone for the country. But some feminists hope that doesn’t happen.
North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles as Arms Rivalry Mounts
The launch on Wednesday was the country’s first ballistic missile test in six months, and violated multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.
U.S. Is Falling to Lowest Vaccination Rate of G7 Nations
The United States has the lowest rate of partial vaccination among the Group of 7 nations, and is all but certain to rank last in full vaccination shortly, as Japan rapidly increases its pace while the U.S.’s slows.
Your Monday Briefing
Thailand protests Covid-19 failures.
Here’s Who Might Replace Japan’s Former PM Yoshihide Suga
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga leaves his party facing its biggest crisis in years, with the coronavirus caseload at record highs and the economy struggling to recover.
Disabled Japanese Are Often Invisible. Will Paralympics Bring Lasting Light?
Tokyo improved its infrastructure before the Games, but activists wonder how long the focus will continue in a country with a long history of excluding people with disabilities.
Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s Prime Minister, Plans to Resign Sept. 30
Yoshihide Suga’s abrupt decision came after he had spent days trying to salvage a historically unpopular administration.