Japan defense minister warns of 'simultaneous crises' in Asia and beyond japantimes.co.jp - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from japantimes.co.jp Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
North Korea said it launched a rocket that was carrying a spy satellite but exploded mid-air. However, the US claimed the rocket involved technologies related to Pyongyang's intercontinental ballistic missile program.
A drone was able to fly close to Izumo and Reagan aircraft carriers and warships at Yokosuka Naval Base, exposing security failures, while person who shot the footage apologized.