North Korea says it tested ‘super-large’ cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile

North Korea said Saturday it tested a “super-large” cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile in a western coastal area as it expands military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea.

Army pursues less state land in lease renewal at Hawaii live-fire range

The Army is proposing renewing a lease for almost 20,000 acres of state land on Hawaii’s Big Island — roughly 14% less land than the original lease — despite the conclusion of an environmental assessment that such use could adversely impact Hawaiian cultural practices and environmental justice.

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China on Beijing’s orders

Apple said it had removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities.

G-7 warns China against aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries leveled one of their strongest warnings yet against China, cautioning Beijing to stop helping Russia wage its war against Ukraine.

Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

With rare bipartisan momentum, the House pushed ahead Friday on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural hurdle to reach final votes this weekend.

Xi orders biggest military reorganization since 2015

China will terminate the Strategic Support Force, which was created more than eight years ago to enhance capabilities in space, cyber, political and electronic warfare, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Friday.

Policeman testifies to US Navy sailor’s strange behavior after beach attack in Japan

A sailor accused of slamming into a group of Japanese people in a beach town identified himself afterward as Satan, a Japanese police officer.

Texas firm to make $409 million in upgrades to airfield that launched atomic bombings

The Air Force is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to restore the island airfield that launched the atomic bombings of Japan.

Baseball legends show off Hall of Fame artifacts in Tokyo ahead of major exhibit

American and Japanese baseball players gathered in the Japanese capital recently to trumpet an exhibit of historic memorabilia that celebrate the two countries’ shared love of the game.

Police say Marine with knife tried to rob convenience store on Okinawa

Japanese police have arrested a US Marine on suspicion of attempted assault and robbery of a convenience store on Okinawa.

Georgia-based airman dies while deployed to Guam with rescue squadron

Senior Airman Marcus Jordan, 28, part of the 38th Rescue Squadron, died while deployed to Andersen Air Force Base on Guam, according to the Air Force. Jordan was found unresponsive Wednesday afternoon and later pronounced dead. The cause of death is under investigation.

Once fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism now mainstream, thanks to Modi’s decade in power

Hindu nationalism was once a fringe ideology in India, and now it is mainstream. Nobody has done more to advance this cause than Prime Minister Narendra Modi, one of India’s most beloved and polarizing political leaders.

Plan a paw-some adventure at a miniature indoor zoo in Yokohama

From the fluffy baby chicks to the mischievous meerkats, Animal Touch promises a hands-on encounter that will warm visitors’ heart and spark their curiosity.

Home of the Whopper introduces the meat-free Fake Burger, but only in Japan

Burger King’s Fake Burger aims to wow your taste buds with a pile of french fries draped with Gouda cheese and smoky barbecue sauce. While not as visually pleasing as a real burger, it doesn’t taste half bad.

Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, after a meeting Thursday with his counterpart in Indonesia, criticized the US for earlier blocking UN resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Both the Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers reiterated their countries’ calls for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza

Prominent Baptist pastor in military-ruled Myanmar detained again hours after release from prison

The former head of the Kachin Baptist Convention, who met with then-President Donald Trump at the White House in December 2019, was among 3,300 prisoners released Wednesday to mark a traditional holiday in Myanmar. Hours later, security forces took him away from his home, saying it was for his own protection.

US Navy trying experimental tech to help secure Guam

The U.S. Navy has turned to experimental technology to protect remote but critical networks against Chinese hackers, signing a contract with a small mobile carrier to provide cybersecurity for telecommunication companies based on the island of Guam.

First shipboard USO center in 7th Fleet opens ahead of carrier’s expected departure

Sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan gathered deep inside the aircraft carrier on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the U.S. 7th Fleet’s first shipboard USO center.

Unexploded shell from WWII found at tourist destination on Okinawa

Japanese authorities on Thursday night planned to remove an unexploded, 110-pound shell recently discovered at a construction site in Onna Village.