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InterviewJapan-US security treaty should extend to Guam: ex-SDF chief Kawano argues for nuclear sharing with Tokyo involved in making decisions Katsutoshi Kawano, who served as chief of staff of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, spoke... [1]

TOKYO -- Guam's $1.7 billion tourism industry continues to enjoy record growth despite recent obstacles, not the least of which is North Korea's threat to send four missiles splashing down into the waters near the western Pacific island. [2]

SEOUL/WASHINGTON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has for now backed away from an earlier vow to launch ballistic missiles at waters near the U.S. territory of Guam. [3]

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has requested an additional $11 billion in funding for fiscal 2025, with priorities including defense systems in Guam to counter Chinese missiles, Nikkei has learned. DefenseU.S. [4]

TOKYO -- Japan has deployed interceptor missiles in case North Korea goes through with its threat to fire missiles into waters near U.S. territory, but what happens next remains unclear on many levels. (confirmed by 2 sources) [5]

SEOUL/WASHINGTON -- Washington and Pyongyang continued their bellicose exchange of warnings and threats as tensions over North Korea's nuclear arsenal further escalated. [6]

SEOUL -- North Korea's surprise missile launch over Japan early Tuesday appears to have been an attempt to test or demonstrate its ability to strike near the U.S. island territory of Guam, experts say. (confirmed by 2 sources) [7]

Watch: Attukal Pongala: World’s largest women’s religious gathering lights up Kerala More Shorts Watch: Tehran command centres blasted in U.S.–Israel strikes By Israel intercepts barrage of Iranian missiles in latest attack By Beirut blanketed in smo... [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-31 · 85% match

Japan-US security treaty should extend to Guam: ex-SDF chief

InterviewJapan-US security treaty should extend to Guam: ex-SDF chief Kawano argues for nuclear sharing with Tokyo involved in making decisions Katsutoshi Kawano, who served as chief of staff of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, spoke

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-21 · 85% match

What missiles? Unfazed South Koreans flock to Guam

TOKYO -- Guam's $1.7 billion tourism industry continues to enjoy record growth despite recent obstacles, not the least of which is North Korea's threat to send four missiles splashing down into the waters near the western Pacific island.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-24 · 85% match

Kim Jong Un rethinks his threat to hit Guam with missiles

SEOUL/WASHINGTON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has for now backed away from an earlier vow to launch ballistic missiles at waters near the U.S. territory of Guam.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-03-21 · 85% match

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command seeks extra $11bn with eye on Guam defense

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has requested an additional $11 billion in funding for fiscal 2025, with priorities including defense systems in Guam to counter Chinese missiles, Nikkei has learned. DefenseU.S.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-15 · 75% match

Japan tightens missile defenses as North Korea aims for Guam

TOKYO -- Japan has deployed interceptor missiles in case North Korea goes through with its threat to fire missiles into waters near U.S. territory, but what happens next remains unclear on many levels.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-10 · 85% match

North Korea plans 4-missile salvo targeting Guam

SEOUL/WASHINGTON -- Washington and Pyongyang continued their bellicose exchange of warnings and threats as tensions over North Korea's nuclear arsenal further escalated.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-30 · 85% match

North Korean launch could be target practice for Guam strike

SEOUL -- North Korea's surprise missile launch over Japan early Tuesday appears to have been an attempt to test or demonstrate its ability to strike near the U.S. island territory of Guam, experts say.

[8] MM www.thehindu.com · 2026-03-03 · 32% match

Watch: Attukal Pongala: World’s largest women’s religious gathering lights up Kerala

Watch: Attukal Pongala: World’s largest women’s religious gathering lights up Kerala More Shorts Watch: Tehran command centres blasted in U.S.–Israel strikes By Israel intercepts barrage of Iranian missiles in latest attack By Beirut blanketed in smo

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-09-03 · 76% match

U.S. military must reinforce Guam's crumbling infrastructure

Taren Dillon Sylvester is a researcher with the Center for a New American Security's Military, Veterans, and Society Program.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-09-21 · 75% match

Delta ditches struggling Tokyo-Guam route

TOKYO -- Delta Air Lines will end service between Tokyo and Guam in January in light of weak demand, just days after tensions between North Korea and the U.S. prompted a low-cost carrier to postpone starting flights to the American territory.

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