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Japan calls for measures against X platform’s Grok generating explicit images

Japan calls for measures against X platform’s Grok generating explicit images

Economic security minister to contact relevant agencies over abuse of Grok’s generative image function, Kyodo reports

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South Korea's ousted President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison
16.01.2026

South Korea's ousted President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison

Yoon gets 1st verdict in 8 cases he currently faces, including accusations of insurrection for December 2024 declaration of martial law

Japan, Italy agree to enhance collaboration on critical minerals, economic security: Japanese premier
16.01.2026

Japan, Italy agree to enhance collaboration on critical minerals, economic security: Japanese premier

Takaichi hosts Italian counterpart Meloni in 1st meeting with any European leader in Japan since taking office in October last year

China launches satellite group from sea
16.01.2026

China launches satellite group from sea

Commercial CERES-1 Y7 rocket places satellites for Tianqi constellation into space

Georgia demands BBC apologize for claiming it used chemical to quell 2024 protests
16.01.2026

Georgia demands BBC apologize for claiming it used chemical to quell 2024 protests

December article claimed Georgian authorities used camite to suppress demonstrations

Yemen appoints top diplomat Shaya Mohsin Zindani as new prime minister
16.01.2026

Yemen appoints top diplomat Shaya Mohsin Zindani as new prime minister

President Rashad al-Alimi accepts resignation of Salim Bin Brik, who becomes economic advisor; Zindani tasked with forming Cabinet