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Japan to undertake biggest arms buildup since World War II in race to deter Beijing from war

Tim Kelly -
For Japan, losing Taiwan to China could be a disaster as it would jeopardise key shipping lanes that supply nearly all of Japan’s oil and other materials it uses for manufacturing.

Souvenir shops shut, shortage of hotel staff — Japan’s hope for tourism boom faces uphill task

Kantaro Komiya -
Starting Tuesday, Japan will reinstate visa-free travel to dozens of countries after more than 2 years. Govt hopes tourism will invigorate the economy after the yen slid to a 24-yr low.

Inflation at just 3 per cent—why Japan’s economy is doing much better than fellow G7 nations

Victoria Masterson -
The US had inflation of 8.3 per cent in the same month, Canada stood at 7 per cent, and the UK at 9.9 per cent. So why are things different in Japan?

North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning UNSC meeting, sixth in 12 days

Joori Roh -
North Korea also condemned the US for repositioning an aircraft carrier off the Korean peninsula, stating it posed a serious threat to the stability of the situation.

Myanmar court sentences Japanese filmmaker to 10 yrs in jail for sedition, breaking telecom law

Kiyoshi Takenaka -
Documentary filmmaker Toru Kubota, 26, was arrested in July at a protest in Yangon. Initially, he faced charges of breaking an immigration law and encouraging dissent against the junta.

Japanese consul briefly detained by Russia on spying charge, Tokyo lodges ‘strong protest’

Reuters -
Russia's FSB security agency said the consul was caught 'red-handed' receiving secret information on the effects of Western sanctions on the economic situation in Russia's far east.

With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to Abe at state funeral

Elaine Lies -
Thousands of mourners flooded to the venue from early morning, despite the state-funeral initially attracting protesters. Abe was a divisive figure, 'an unapologetic nationalist.'

Japan, Puerto Rico witness torrential rains, massive blackouts as deadly cyclones pound nations

Sandhya Ramesh -
Typhoon Nanmadol forced millions to seek shelter from heavy rains as it made landfall in Japan Sunday, while Hurricane Fiona has left all of Puerto Rico reeling in the dark.

Sarasa—The Gujarati kalamkari cloth that became a rage in Japan thanks to Dutch traders

MAP Academy -
One of the earliest uses of Indian sarasa in Japan was in Japanese warrior jackets from the Edo period, known as hoari.

2+2 talks: India vows to back Japan’s plan to develop ‘counter-strike capabilities’ aimed at China

Nayanima Basu -
In 2nd round of their 2+2 foreign & defence ministerial dialogue, held in Tokyo, New Delhi promised to play major role in Tokyo’s decision to revise its National Security Strategy.
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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

Sahil Mohan Gupta -
What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
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Economy

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

Manoj Rammohan -
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

Snehesh Alex Philip -
As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

National Interest

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

Shekhar Gupta -
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

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