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Jaycee Esmeria / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Mayon Volcano Erupts on Luzon Island in Philippines, Forcing Over 5,450 to Evacuate
The Mayon volcano erupted over the weekend, sending large ash clouds into the sky and prompting emergency alerts. More than 5,450 people fled to shelters. Mayon, the most active volcano in the Philippines, last erupted in 2023.
Al JazeeraJapan Prime Minister Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Disruptions Majorly Affect Asia Pacific
Japan's prime minister stated that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran are severely affecting energy supplies in the Asia Pacific region. During a visit to Australia, leaders from both countries signed agreements to enhance cooperation on ene…
japantimes.co.jpBear Sightings Rise in Northeastern Japan Amid Reports of Attacks and Improved Food Forecasts
Bear sightings in north-eastern Japan have surged as animals emerge from hibernation, outstripping the pace seen in 2025. Authorities in multiple prefectures have issued warnings after frequent urban encounters. One woman's body was found in Iwate prefecture last week, soon after…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)China and Cambodia Hold First 2+2 Dialogue to Strengthen Security Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged closer solidarity with Cambodia during a meeting in Phnom Penh. The dialogue involved defense and foreign ministers from both countries and led to an agreement to upgrade the mechanism. The discussions focused on deepening political and secu…
japantimes.co.jpTaiwan Minister Visits Itu Aba Island for Humanitarian, Evacuation, and Armed Boarding Exercises
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling visited Itu Aba, a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea, on April 22, 2026. The trip marked the first such ministerial visit in seven years and included exercises on humanitarian relief and armed ship boarding. The i…