RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial]18h ago

[EDITORIAL] Can’t get over it: si Escudero talaga ang mukha ng Senado sa impeachment?

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/voices/editorials/chiz-escudero-face-impeachment-filipino-version/

The Japan Times3d ago
The G7 summit exposed political frictions while producing largely nonbinding agreements on Ukraine, China-related economic concerns and a U.S.–Iran understanding that remains contested and incomplete. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/06/19/no-g7-summit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #g7 #us #iran #donaldtrump #france #sanaetakaichi #straitofhormuz #israel #uk #ukraine #russia #germany #northkorea #china #taiwanstrait #globaleconomy #defense
An absence of drama means the G7 summit was a success

This year, the G7 once again muddled through. It avoided the worst outcome — a public display of disarray

The Japan Times
WSJ.com — Opinion5d ago

Pepper...and Salt

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/pepperand-salt-ceabd98b

#Opinion #Commentary #Editorials

WSJ.com — Opinion6d ago

Pepper...and Salt

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/pepperand-salt-b9ace91d

#Opinion #Editorials #Commentary

WSJ.com — OpinionJun 13

Pepper...and Salt

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/pepperand-salt-323cb937

#Opinion #Commentary #Editorials

The Japan TimesJun 12
Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang reflects a changing China-North Korea relationship in which Beijing seeks closer strategic coordination despite having less leverage over a more confident North Korea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/06/12/china-north-korea-relations-changing/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #northkorea #china #kimjongun #xijinping #defense #nuclearweapons #southkorea #us #taiwan #sanaetakaichi
China-North Korea ties: New heights and new realities

While China is perhaps more powerful than at any time in its modern history, its leverage over North Korea is considerably diminished.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesJun 5
Japan's record-low birth rate and shrinking population underscore a long-standing societal challenge that the country has yet to address effectively despite growing urgency. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/06/05/japans-demographic-future/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #ministryofhealthlaborandwelfare #southkorea #china #europe #familyplanning #parenthood #children #population #depopulation
A bleak prognosis for Japan’s demographic future

The most recent government statistics show fertility rates hitting record lows — again.

The Japan Times
RAPPLER | Philippine & World News | Investigative Journalism | Data | Civic Engagement | Public Interest [Unofficial]Jun 1

[EDITORIAL] When the powerful protect the powerful

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/voices/editorials/when-powerful-protect-powerful-bato-dela-rosa-senate-filipino-version/

The Japan TimesMay 29
Japan is moving to modernize and centralize its intelligence infrastructure to better respond to growing security threats as it tries to balance concerns over civil liberties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/05/29/japan-updates-intelligence-infrastructure/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #diet #sanaetakaichi #espionage #ldp #cra #cdp #jcp #cia
Long overdue, Japan updates its intelligence infrastructure

The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is taking steps to improve that capability with passage of the National Intelligence Council Law.

The Japan Times
Revolutionary Communists of America - Revolutionary Communists of America [Unofficial]May 27

Brace for the Oil Shock: U.S. Imperialism’s War to Blame for Worldwide Spike in Prices

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://communistusa.org/brace-for-the-oil-shock/