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Japan Grapples with Aftermath of 7.6 Magnitude Quake: Over 100 Aftershocks and Nuclear Safety Concerns
As of the morning of January 2, Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture has experienced a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake, resulting in 20 fatalities. The Japan Meteorological Agency has since lifted all tsunami warnings on the morning of January 2. 
As of the morning of January 2, Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture has experienced a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake, resulting in 20 fatalities. The Japan Meteorological Agency has since lifted all tsunami warnings on the morning of January 2. -
Iran's Alvand Enters Red Sea Amidst Rising Regional Conflict and Oil Price Speculations
The Iranian Navy's destroyer "IRIS Alvand" has traversed the critical Strait of Mandeb, marking its entry into the geopolitically sensitive Red Sea. This move has sparked widespread concern over potential escalations in regional conflict and its subsequent impact on the international oil market. 
The Iranian Navy's destroyer "IRIS Alvand" has traversed the critical Strait of Mandeb, marking its entry into the geopolitically sensitive Red Sea. This move has sparked widespread concern over potential escalations in regional conflict and its subsequent impact on the international oil market. -
Gaza Conflict Enters New Phase: Israel Recalls Soldiers as U.S. Carrier Departs
On the first day of 2024, the situation in the Gaza war seems to be undergoing dramatic changes. As the most intense round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict in decades nears its third month, Israel suddenly hints at a shift, planning to recall some soldiers. 
On the first day of 2024, the situation in the Gaza war seems to be undergoing dramatic changes. As the most intense round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict in decades nears its third month, Israel suddenly hints at a shift, planning to recall some soldiers. -
South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed in Busan
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the opposition Democratic Party and a former presidential candidate, was stabbed in the neck during a public appearance in the port city of Busan. 
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the opposition Democratic Party and a former presidential candidate, was stabbed in the neck during a public appearance in the port city of Busan. -
Red Sea Tensions Escalate as Iran Deploys Warship and Western Powers Mull Military Response
At the onset of the new year, the Red Sea situation has changed, potentially leading to a continued rebound in oil prices. 
At the onset of the new year, the Red Sea situation has changed, potentially leading to a continued rebound in oil prices. -
Amid Tensions and Unease, 2024 Brings Anticipation of Increased Global Regional Conflicts
As people around the world celebrated the new year, conflicts persisted in various regions, casting a shadow over the festivities. 
As people around the world celebrated the new year, conflicts persisted in various regions, casting a shadow over the festivities. -
Red Sea Conflict Intensifies: US and UK Plan Joint Strike Against Houthis Amidst Shipping Disruptions
Since the escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the United States has for the first time killed members of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, significantly increasing the risk of a broader regional conflict. 
Since the escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the United States has for the first time killed members of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, significantly increasing the risk of a broader regional conflict. -
Japan's Central Region Struck by Strong Earthquake, Triggers Fires, Tsunami Alert Downgraded
Local time on the 1st, from 16:06 to 16:10, a series of earthquakes measuring 5.7, 6.1, and 7.6 on the Richter scale were detected off the coast of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan. 
Local time on the 1st, from 16:06 to 16:10, a series of earthquakes measuring 5.7, 6.1, and 7.6 on the Richter scale were detected off the coast of Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan. -
Xi Jinping Revives Aggressive Stance with Diplomatic Iron Army Directive
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a resolute "diplomatic iron army" in a recent address to Chinese envoys in Beijing, signaling a return to the more assertive and confrontational stance known as "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a resolute "diplomatic iron army" in a recent address to Chinese envoys in Beijing, signaling a return to the more assertive and confrontational stance known as "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy. -
Red Sea Escort Alliance Faces Internal Rifts and Houthi Aggression Against U.S. Carriers
Ten days after the U.S. announced the formation of a 20-nation Red Sea escort alliance, its deterrent effect has yet to materialize. Yemen's Houthi rebels haven't ceased their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea; instead, they've intensified their efforts. Disagreements have emerged within the escort alliance itself, with some countries maintaining a distance and others reluctant to deploy warships. 
Ten days after the U.S. announced the formation of a 20-nation Red Sea escort alliance, its deterrent effect has yet to materialize. Yemen's Houthi rebels haven't ceased their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea; instead, they've intensified their efforts. Disagreements have emerged within the escort alliance itself, with some countries maintaining a distance and others reluctant to deploy warships.
