Japan considers new sanctions on North Korea and Russia due to military cooperation, aiming for stronger G7 coordination.

North Korea condemned on Saturday recent joint military drills by the United States, South Korea and Japan, warning that it would take immediate actions if needed to defend the state. Last week, the three countries held a three-day joint exercise,

With thousands of North Korean troops deployed to support Moscow, Japan's commitment to Ukraine is being put to the test like never before Japan's unwavering support for Ukraine is being tested as North Korea deepens its military alliance with Russia - raising questions about whether Tokyo will start supplying arms to the embattled European