The Japanese government under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has approved a major defense policy shift, allowing the export of lethal weapons, including warships and missiles, departing from its post-war pacifist stance. This policy, approved by the cabinet, lifts a ban on transferring offensive weapons to 17 partner countries. 


Japan Lifts Arms Export Ban in Historic Shift; Beijing Calls Move Reckless Militarisation

A US judge overturned California's three-decade-old ban on assault weapons Friday in a move swiftly condemned by the state's governor Gavin Newsom as gun-related homicides surge across America.

US judge overturns California assault weapons ban

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Japan Lifts Arms Export Ban in Historic Shift; Beijing Calls Move Reckless Militarisation

US judge overturns California assault weapons ban