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US forces in Japan prepared for possible nuclear war during Cold War: Report

US forces in Japan prepared for possible nuclear war during Cold War: Report

Troops carried out multiple mock hydrogen bomb drills in the early 1970s, potentially for use against the Soviet Union or China, Kyodo news agency reports, citing declassified diplomatic records

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Floods leave over 2,000 dead, missing in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, nearly 4 million affected
13.12.2025

Floods leave over 2,000 dead, missing in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, nearly 4 million affected

Death toll from severe weather in Indonesia rises to 995 with 226 missing, while 640 dead in Sri Lanka with 211 still unaccounted for

Thai premier vows to continue military action against Cambodia despite Trump's ceasefire claim
13.12.2025

Thai premier vows to continue military action against Cambodia despite Trump's ceasefire claim

Both sides accuses each other of firing rockets, dropping bombs via F-16 in border areas

China warns against ‘reviving militarism’ on National Memorial Day for Nanjing massacre
13.12.2025

China warns against ‘reviving militarism’ on National Memorial Day for Nanjing massacre

Thousands gather dressed in dark attire at public square of Memorial Hall in eastern China for commemoration

North Korean leader welcomes troops returning from Russia in Ukraine war
13.12.2025

North Korean leader welcomes troops returning from Russia in Ukraine war

Pyongyang sent 1,000 engineer troops in August to Kursk to assist Russia in clearing mines laid during fighting; 9 killed

Bears disrupt operations at nearly 30% of companies in northeastern Japan: Poll
13.12.2025

Bears disrupt operations at nearly 30% of companies in northeastern Japan: Poll

Northeastern region saw highest number of attacks in Japan this year