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Japan has launched its National Intelligence Bureau as part of PM Sanae Takaichi's push to strengthen intelligence capabilities and pursue counterespionage legislation to address growing overseas security threats.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake has claimed at least 13 lives in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, with rescue operations ongoing and major transport services suspended.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Genron NPO President Yasushi Kudo to discuss bolstering the Asia Leaders Roundtable as a platform for regional dialogue and deepening Malaysia-Japan ties through their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
President Xi Jinping has appointed a new head of anti-corruption efforts in China's armed forces, continuing his unprecedented half-century military purge that has already removed multiple generals and defence officials.
Russia and ASEAN celebrated 35 years of diplomatic ties at a summit in Kazan, with President Putin highlighting their strategic partnership as a stabilising force in the Asia-Pacific region amidst geopolitical tensions.