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International Relations Rebooting for Australia
Scott Morrison has set off on a diplomatic mission of late, planning to visit Japan and Papua New Guinea in......
‘Dark Fleets’ caught by satellite
A new study has revealed widespread illegal fishing by dark fleets — vessels that do not publicly broadcast their location or......
Commercial Whaling in Japan Resumes, Despite a Lukewarm Market
6 months ago Japan withdrew from the International Whaling Commission with the intention to resume commercial whaling in Japanese waters.......
Japan will resume commercial whaling on July 1 after a 30 year halt
Japan will reintroduce whaling next month after a 30 year halt. Whaling was banned by the International Whaling Commission in......
The Chrysanthemum Throne
Today Japanese Emperor Akihito officially announced his abdication after 31 years on the Chrysanthemum throne. He is the first emperor......
Is Shinzo Abe’s Leadership Coming To An End?
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is facing immense pressure to resign following allegations of widespread government corruption and breaches of......
Japan’s Military Technology Stymies Sea Shepherd
Ocean activists Sea Shepherd have made the decision to withdraw their vessels from Antarctic waters, ending a 12-year campaign against......
North Korean scud missile tests Trump administration
There is yet another explosive reminder today that President Kim Jong-Un needs constant external threats to keep the support of......
Japan: powerful earthquake off Fukushima
At around 5am this morning local time, Japan experienced an earthquake off the coast of Fukushima and subsequently issued Tsunami......
Opposing Nuclear: 71 Years on from Hiroshima
This Saturday (06/08/16) marks 71 years since the Nuclear bombings of Hiroshima, which took over an estimated 140,000 lives.......