NK confirms 'important launch for developing spy satellite

North Korea confirms the completion of an "important, final phase" test in the development of a spy satellite.

This announcement by the North's state media comes just a day after the South Korean and Japanese militaries reported the launch of two intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

Nora Weinek reports.

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Plaintiffs appeal Tokyo court ruling on same-sex marriage

Plaintiffs in Japan have launched an appeal against a Tokyo court ruling that a ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional.

The case is one of several in the past few years challenging the government's position.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Plaintiffs appeal Tokyo court ruling on same-sex marriage

Plaintiffs in Japan have launched an appeal against a Tokyo court ruling that a ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional.

The case is one of several in the past few years challenging the government's position.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Japanese billionaire Maezawa picks DJ Steve Aoki & others to join SpaceX moon trip

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa revealed Friday that he'll be taking DJ Steve Aoki and K-pop star TOP to the moon and back.

The crew will be hopping aboard one of Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets.

Nora Weinek has more from Tokyo.

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Japan Q3 economy shrunk less than first thought but outlook murky

Japan's economy over the summer shrunk less than first thought, according to fresh government data released Thursday. 

But the outlook for the country is murky, as inflation pressures business and consumers.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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US, Australia and Japan strengthen military alliance

The United States and Australia are stepping up their military engagement with Japan.

This comes amongst growing concerns over China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Unification church scandal hants Japan gov’t

The new survey shows that the controversial religious group also had wide reaching influence amongst regional politicians.

The majority of affiliated assembly members belong to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party putting further pressure on the Kishida government.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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New Sanctions on North Korea

The United States, South Korea, and Japan have imposed new sanctions on North Korea.

A reaction to Pyongyang launching a record number of  ballistic missiles this year.

Nora Weinek reports.

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India to ban diesel tuktuks to fix pollution levels in Delhi

India plans to enforce a ban on the use of diesel autorickshaws or tuktuks in areas surrounding the capital city of New Delhi.

The move is aimed at curbing emissions. New Delhi is one of the world's most polluted cities in the world and just last month, schools were shut briefly because of very high pollution levels.

Neha Poonia has more.

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China Set to Further Ease COVID Restrictions

Reports say China is set to further easy COVID-19 quarantine protocols in the coming days and reduce mass testing.

That's following a wave of protests over the government's zero COVID policy that's spilled over to several major cities.

Patrick Fok reports.

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