Japan urges calm after consumers empty toilet paper shelves
By Natalie Whiting

Japan's government releases a statement assuring people there is no issue with supply and no need to stock up, despite "reports and social media posts regarding the distribution of toilet paper".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/japan-consumers-panic-buying-toilet-paper/106490370

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Japan urges calm after consumers empty toilet paper shelves

Japan's government releases a statement assuring people there is no issue with supply and no need to stock up, despite "reports and social media posts regarding the distribution of toilet paper".

Residents in countries near North Korea fear Iran war leaves them exposed
By Natalie Whiting

As the Iran war stretches on there are mounting concerns in the Asia-Pacific that a protracted conflict, and a distracted White House, could threaten peace in the region.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/iran-war-and-distracted-trump-rattles-asia-pacific-allies/106470286

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Countries 'sandwiched between China, North Korea and Russia' wary of distracted US

As the Iran war stretches on there are mounting concerns in the Asia-Pacific that a protracted conflict, and a distracted White House, could threaten peace in the region.