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U.S. & Japan restructure military amid growing China threat
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan next month to restructure the U.S. military command in Japan in the face of shared concerns about China, the Financial Times reports.
Strategic alignment
This restructuring aims to enhance operational efficiency and strategic alignment in the region.
Sources familiar with the matter suggest that the revamp will involve reorganising the existing command setup, potentially consolidating certain units and functions.
The move is seen as a response to evolving security challenges and geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. defence
The decision to revamp the military command reflects a broader effort by the U.S. to adapt its defence posture to meet shifting threats and strengthen alliances in the region.
It also underscores the importance of Japan as a key strategic partner in maintaining stability and security in East Asia.
More than a year ago, Japan pledged to double its defence spending to 2% of its gross domestic product and to procure missiles that can strike ships or land-based targets 1,000 km(600 miles) away, according to a source from Reuters
Japan has recently called China’s rapidly expanding military power a “serious concern” for Japan and the international community.
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Shoppers cut back this Black Friday as budgets tighten
UK shoppers are tightening budgets for Black Friday, expecting to spend £622—4% less than last year—favoring discounts.
UK shoppers are tightening budgets for Black Friday, expecting to spend £622—4% less than last year—favoring discounts.
Shoppers across the UK are revising their Black Friday game plan, tightening their budgets as economic pressures reshape spending behaviour. Many are approaching the sales season far more cautiously than before.
Consumers expect to spend an average of £622 this year — a 4% drop from last year — with many relying on discounts and promotions to stretch their budgets. Value is king, with 38% of shoppers saying they’ll only buy items that are at least 50% off.
Rising inflation and income disruptions are adding pressure, and even higher-income households plan to scale back spending across Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Brands and retailers will need to work harder to earn every pound this shopping season.
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National Guard ambush: Afghan man charged after D.C. shooting
Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal arrested for shooting two National Guard members; FBI probes potential terrorism link.
Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal arrested for shooting two National Guard members; FBI probes potential terrorism link.
An Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been arrested after allegedly shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. Authorities say Lakanwal previously worked with CIA-backed military units in Afghanistan before coming to the United States.
The victims, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, remain in critical condition. Officials warn that if either victim dies, the charges could escalate to first-degree murder as the investigation intensifies.
The FBI is now examining the case as a potential act of terrorism, while the Department of Homeland Security has announced a review of all asylum cases approved under the Biden administration.
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Hong Kong construction bosses arrested after city’s deadliest fire in decades
Hong Kong arrests construction bosses after deadly fire kills 83; 279 still missing as investigation intensifies.
Hong Kong arrests construction bosses after deadly fire kills 83; 279 still missing as investigation intensifies.
Hong Kong has been shaken by the arrest of construction company bosses following the city’s most devastating fire in almost 80 years, which claimed at least 83 lives. The blaze erupted at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, where renovation work was underway.
Authorities report that more than 4,600 residents lived in the high-rise blocks, with most victims found within two of the towers. Shockingly, 279 people remain unaccounted for nearly 24 hours after the fire first broke out.
The Hong Kong government has announced a HK$300 million emergency fund to support survivors and affected residents. Meanwhile, police are deepening their investigation, seizing documents and equipment from the company’s headquarters.
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