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- Politics
Japan, U.S., S. Korea Conduct Joint Aerial Drill
News from Japan World Jun 18, 2025 18:53 (JST) Seoul, June 18 (Jiji Press)--Japan, the United States and South Korea conducted a joint aerial exercise in the airspace south of South Korea's Jeju island Wednesday morning, according to the South Korean Air Force. It was the first three-way joint training since the administration of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung was inaugurated on June 4. According to the South Korean Air Force, the drill was conducted with the aim of strengthening trilateral security cooperation to deter North Korea's increasingly sophisticated nuclear and missile threats. F-2 fighters of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force, F-16 fighters of the U.S. Air Force and F-15K fighters of the South Korean Air Force took part in the drill. South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported that, while previous joint drills included U.S. aircraft carriers and strategic bombers, the latest one comprised only fighter jets. Lee, who is seeking to deescalate tensions with his northern neighbor, may have opted to avoid using weaponry viewed as threats by the regime of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Greene County remains under state of emergency
GREENE COUNTY, Ind. (WAWV/WTWO) — Residents of Greene County remain under a state of emergency following Friday night's F-2 tornado that effected Linton, Newberry, Worthington and rural areas of the county. According to the Disaster Emergency Declaration filed by Greene County Commissioner President Nathan L. Abrams, the state of emergency began on Friday night and will continue through May 23 at 11:50 pm. The declaration directs Emergency Management Director Roger Axe to seek support of 'such federal, state and other agencies as are need to provide assistance' to residents who have been impacted by the severe weather. In the declaration, it is noted that the tornado resulted in the loss of life. It added that the extent of the damage 'is expected to be in the millions of dollars.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Nikkei Asia
09-05-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Japan eyes exports of next-gen fighter to Australia, India
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering exporting to Australia a next-generation fighter jet it is jointly developing with the U.K. and Italy, Nikkei has learned, aiming to deepen security relations through the use of common equipment. The new aircraft will succeed the F-2, used by Japan's Air Self-Defense Force, and the Eurofighter Typhoon, used by the U.K. and Italy. Besides Australia, India and Canada are showing interest in the jet.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
St. Cloud State students visa record terminated in recent incidents
The Brief There have been several cases of international students in Minnesota facing deportation in recent weeks. Multiple St. Cloud State University students have had their status records terminated. ST. CLOUD, Minn. (FOX 9) - A St. Cloud State University (SCSU) spokesperson said several international students recently had their records terminated by the federal government. However, the reasons for the termination are not exactly clear at this time. What we know According to SCSU, two students had their records terminated by the federal government from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) - the database that provides proof of legal status and good standing. The university said it was not made aware of the terminations ahead of time. What they're saying A legal expert based in the St. Cloud area tells FOX 9 that the process was unusual. He said typically, if an international student fails to meet requirements to maintain status, the school would be involved in initiating any actions necessary. "It seems the process has been reversed where it's the State Department that decided who is fit to enter, and I understand that's their right as the issuer of their visa, but also who to kick out and the reasons are not obvious to us who have served that process," said Yasin Alsaidi, deputy director at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. When recently asked about student visa incidents on college campuses across the country, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration has been consistent on its reasons behind immigration policy. "The overwhelming majority of student visas in this country will not be revoked, because the overwhelming majority of people that are coming to this country to study are not involved and associated or aligned with organizations that seek to do damage in this country," Rubio has previously said. What's next According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), once a SEVIS record is terminated, the student loses all employment authorization, cannot re-enter the United States on the terminated SEVIS record, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may investigate to confirm the departure of the student, and any associated F-2 or M-2 dependent records are terminated. The university said it is unable to share student details, but said it is working with those impacted. The Source St. Cloud State University, Department of Homeland Security.
Korea Herald
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
3 Indonesian wildfire heroes granted long-term residency visas
The government said Sunday that three Indonesian sailors who helped other residents evacuate from the recent wildfires in the southeastern region were granted F-2-16 long-term residency visas, issued to individuals who made a special contribution to the country. "It has been decided to grant long-term residency based on special contributions to three people of Indonesian nationality who helped senior citizens to safety during the recent wildfires... We offer sincere gratitude to those who saved the lives of neighbors with no regard to their own," said Lee Han-kyung, deputy chief of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Officials said the Ministry of Justice notified them of the decision on Saturday. It was reported last week that the Justice Ministry was reviewing granting an F-2 visa to 31-year-old sailor Sugianto, a resident of Yeongdeok-gun, North Gyeongsang Province who carried some 60 of his neighbors on his back to safety when the fire spread to his village at around 10 p.m. March 25. The village chief who helped evacuate the residents with Sugianto told local media outlets that he was a "kind young man," who would frequently help older residents carry heavy bags and fix household appliances. Two other Indonesian sailors, one from Yeongdeok-gun and the other from Uljin-gun of the same province, were also granted the same long-term residence visa. The wildfires that ravaged across the southeastern region left 31 dead and 51 injured, according to the officials, Sunday. The largest wildfires in the country's history are thought to have consumed over 45,000 hectares in the northern North Gyeongsang Province alone, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents in the area.
