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SDF Intelligence Unit Avoided Classifying Civilian Data as Public Records

The Ground Self-Defense Force’s intelligence unit systematically avoided classifying collected civilian data as public records, according to former officers who stated the decision was made to evade potential public disclosure. Despite internal concerns and legal definitions, higher-ranking officials maintained that the reports on civilians’ ideological beliefs and personal details were treated as private memos rather than administrative documents.

Chinese Dissident Yuanjun Tang Avoids Prison After Admitting to Spying for Beijing

A prominent member of New York’s Chinese dissident community who admitted to spying on his fellow activists for the Chinese government avoided prison time at his sentencing Thursday in Manhattan federal court. Yuanjun Tang, 69, was sentenced to three years’ probation by Judge John G. Koeltl after pleading guilty to failing to register as an agent of the People’s Republic of China.

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EU chief offers 400 mn euros to help flood-hit Slovenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday offered 400 million euros from the bloc's solidarity fund as part of a package to help flood-hit Slovenia.

France softens tone on Niger coup

Two weeks after the coup in Niger, France has abandoned its tough tone on the crisis and is now inclining towards diplomatic solutions, with military action seemingly ruled out for now, experts said.

Kenya political rivals hold talks after protests

Kenya's government and the opposition launched fresh talks Wednesday aimed at resolving a bitter political feud following a spate of violent protests over the high cost of living and calls for electoral reforms.

UN says reached deal with Syria over key aid crossing

The United Nations has said it reached agreement with the Syrian government on aid deliveries to rebel-held areas from Turkey, raising concern among relief groups who had wanted Damascus kept out.

Pentagon eyes missile testing role for Australia

Australia could be a testing ground for US hypersonic and other long-range precision weapons under the AUKUS pact, a top Pentagon official told AFP on Wednesday.

Nigeria says not ruling out force in Niger ahead of West African summit

Coup-hit Niger's neighbours have not ruled out military intervention, Nigeria's president said, ahead of a West African coalition's crisis summit in Abuja on Thursday.

Rocky US-Saudi bond boosted by Israel normalisation push

A spate of high-profile visits by US officials to Saudi Arabia underscores how ties have warmed amid talks over a potential deal that would see the Gulf kingdom recognise Israel, analysts say.

Wanted Hong Kong activist says parents 'harassed, intimidated'

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok said Wednesday that her parents were "questioned, harassed and intimidated" by authorities, weeks after officials accused her and seven others of endangering national security.

Biden says will visit Vietnam 'shortly'

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he would travel to Vietnam "shortly" as part of an effort to improve ties with Hanoi, as Washington seeks to counter China's influence in the region.

Kenya's government, opposition begin talks after protests

Kenya's government and the opposition are set to launch talks Wednesday aimed at resolving a bitter political feud following a spate of deadly protests over electoral reforms and the high cost of living.

Russia says shot down two Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow

Two Ukrainian combat drones headed for Moscow were shot down, Russian officials said on Wednesday, the latest in a surge of drone attacks targeting the capital.

Pakistan parliament to dissolve for an election without ex-PM Khan

Pakistan's parliament was due to be dissolved Wednesday, ushering in a technocrat-led interim government to oversee an election that will not include the country's most popular politician, Imran Khan.

Diplomacy 'best way forward' in Niger but force still on table: Nigeria

Nigeria's president has not ruled out military intervention in neighbouring Niger after its president was ousted in a coup but believes diplomacy is the "best way forward" to resolve the crisis, his spokesman said Tuesday.

US seeks to prevent new Russian gain in coup-hit Niger

The United States is seeking to prevent Russia from scoring a major new win with coup-hit Niger, wagering despite initial disappointment that long-standing military ties will keep the country in the Western orbit.

Diplomacy 'best way forward' in Niger, force still on table: Nigeria

Nigeria's president and head of the West African bloc ECOWAS has not ruled out military intervention in Niger, but believes diplomacy is the "best way forward" to resolve the crisis, his spokesman said Tuesday.

Three police detained over death of man during France riots

Three French police officers were arrested on Tuesday over the death of a 27-year-old man in the southern city of Marseille in early July during nationwide rioting, prosecutors said.

WFP begins 'test distribution' of food aid to Ethiopia's Tigray

The World Food Programme has started distributing food aid in Ethiopia's war-scarred Tigray region, in a test for new monitoring measures after halting assistance over the diversion of supplies, the United Nations agency said on Tuesday.

Russia claims strike on Ukraine command post, Kyiv says 7 civilians killed

Russia claimed Tuesday it had struck a command post in the eastern Ukraine town of Pokrovsk, as Kyiv said the missile attack had hit civilian targets and killed at least seven people.

Russia claims strike on Ukraine oommand post, Kyiv says 7 civilians killed

Russia claimed Tuesday it had struck a command post in the eastern Ukraine town of Pokrovsk, as Kyiv said the missile attack had hit civilian targets and killed at least seven people.

Georgia mourns 2008 war dead as PM slams 'aggressor' Russia

Dozens of Georgians Tuesday marked the anniversary of a 2008 war with Russia in which some 400 of their compatriots died, as the prime minister branded Moscow an "aggressor".

In post-coup Niger, many salute 'liberation' despite outcry

The coup that shook Niger nearly two weeks ago triggered an international outcry and curbs on domestic freedoms, yet many people in the capital say the change is a breath of fresh air.

Russian strikes on east Ukraine residential block kills at least 7

Rescue workers combed through the rubble of damaged apartments in the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, a day after Russian strikes killed at least seven people.

'Dramatic increase' in Myanmar war crimes: UN probe

UN investigators said Tuesday they had gathered strong evidence of surging war crimes in Myanmar, including mass executions and sexual violence, and were building case files to help bring perpetrators to justice.

Israel demolishes home of alleged Palestinian attacker

Israel's army said Tuesday it demolished the home of a Palestinian accused of killing a soldier and his brother in the occupied West Bank, which has seen months of violence.

Heatwave, overflowing toilets at S. Korea's 'cursed' scout jamboree

South Korea was evacuating tens of thousands of scouts on Tuesday from a problem-plagued jamboree campsite ahead of a typhoon, days after a heatwave caused mass illnesses.

Russian strikes on east Ukraine residential building kill at least 7

Rescue workers combed through the rubble of damaged buildings in the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, the day after Russian strikes killed at least seven people.

Split couples and ghost voters haunt Zimbabwe elections

On election day in Zimbabwe this month, Tendai and his wife will leave home and head in opposite directions.

'Stigmatised': Sex workers join criticism of UK banks

London-based sex worker Marin Scarlett and right-wing populist Nigel Farage might initially appear unlikely campaigning allies, but when it comes to the pitfalls of banking in Britain they share a common cause.

Bus offers a last way out to Belarusians fleeing repression

Lyudmila, 70, has fond memories of travelling freely to Europe from her native Belarus, before its repressive government was slapped with waves of sanctions plunging it into isolation.

Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's lawyers to apply for bail

Lawyers for Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan were Tuesday set to file a bail application for him, as he languished in a small cell of a century-old prison at the start of a three-year jail term for graft.

Indonesia says Myanmar solution needs 'political will' from all sides

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday said a resolution to the Myanmar crisis that has dragged into its third year needed "political will" from all sides of the conflict, as divided Southeast Asian nations step up diplomatic efforts.

China demands Philippines remove grounded ship from disputed waters

China Tuesday renewed calls for the Philippines to remove an ageing ship from a reef which Manila uses to press its stake in the Spratly Islands in defiance of Beijing's claim to nearly the entire South China Sea.

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