Julian Ryall

1 week ago | scmp.com | Julian Ryall

At least four people have died of heatstroke and the Japan Meteorological Agency has warned people to take precautions against an early heatwave that has enveloped the nation. The sudden spike in temperatures began on Tuesday, with Kofu reporting a high of 38.2 degrees Celsius (100.7 degrees Fahrenheit), more than 10 degrees above average for the middle of June, which is typically the rainy season in Japan.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Julian Ryall

Japan’s ruling coalition has agreed to expand financial support for communities near nuclear plants, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups who describe the move as a “bribe” aimed at buying consent from cash-strapped rural areas. Under the proposal, backed this week by senior officials in the Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito, subsidies would be extended beyond the current 10km radius to include municipalities up to 30km from nuclear facilities.

1 week ago | qoshe.com | Julian Ryall

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it is monitoring the construction of a new facility in North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex.

1 week ago | dw.com | Julian Ryall

KonflikKorea Utara18.06.202518 Juni 2025Korea Utara sedang membangun fasilitas baru di kompleks nuklir Yongbyon yang mirip dengan situs pengayaan uranium di Kangson, kata Badan Tenaga Atom Internasional (IAEA). https://p.dw.com/p/4w80rBadan Energi Atom Internasional (IAEA) mengungkapkan, pihaknya tengah mengamati pembangunan sebuah fasilitas baru di kompleks nuklir Yongbyon, Korea Utara.

1 week ago | scmp.com | Julian Ryall

A former Japanese military chief has warned that Beijing’s increasingly assertive moves around disputed islands in the East China Sea could be setting the stage for a Chinese landing operation. While analysts broadly agree that Beijing is seeking to expand control over the Diaoyu Islands, they differ on how close China might be to launching an outright takeover, with some warning of growing military preparations and others cautioning that a full-scale assault remains premature.