Japanese PM’s Yasukuni Offering Sparks Regional Tensions
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine during its spring festival reignites historical tensions with China and South Korea.
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Nanjing Massacre Survivors Dwindle to 21 as History’s Witnesses Fade
The passing of 101-year-old Guan Shunhua leaves only 21 registered survivors of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, intensifying efforts to preserve historical memory.
Singapore Urges Japan to Address WWII Legacy for Regional Trust
Singapore’s Sim Ann calls on Japan to confront WWII historical issues to strengthen regional trust, emphasizing sincerity in addressing past grievances.
Unveiling Japan’s WWII Forced Labor System: A Legacy of Suffering
As the 81st anniversary of WWII’s end approaches, a look at Japan’s state-led forced labor system and its enduring impact on Asian communities.
Brunei’s WWII Legacy: Uncovering Japan’s Occupation and Its Lasting Impact
As Brunei marks 85 years since Japan’s WWII occupation, KhabarAsia examines the enduring scars of economic plunder and cultural erasure in the ‘Abode of Peace.’
Singapore PM Stresses Unity on Total Defence Day, Reflects on WWII Lessons
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasizes unity and vigilance on Total Defence Day, drawing parallels to the nation’s WWII occupation by Japanese forces.
Russia Revokes Exoneration of 14 Japanese WWII War Criminals
Russia reinstates war crime status for 14 Japanese nationals involved in WWII-era operations against Soviet Union, reversing 1990s exoneration decisions.
Evan Kail’s WWII Album Donation Bridges US-China Cultural Ties
American content creator Evan Kail discusses donating a rare WWII photo album to China, highlighting cultural bridges and US-China relations in 2026.
Documentary Honors Iris Chang’s Fight for Historical Justice
New documentary ‘Finding Iris Chang’ explores the author’s relentless quest to uncover the truth of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre and its lasting impact.
Documentary ‘Finding Iris Chang’ Honors Legacy of Nanking Massacre Author
New documentary ‘Finding Iris Chang’ explores the author’s quest to uncover the truth of the 1937 Nanking Massacre and her enduring legacy in 2026.
Japan’s Defense Minister Sparks Controversy with Hawaii Memorial Visit
Japan’s defense minister stirs debate with Hawaii memorial visit linked to WWII-era imperial ideology, amid regional security developments.
Russia Vows to Expose WWII Japanese Militarism Crimes in 2026
Russia pledges to continue exposing Japanese WWII militarism crimes, annulling past ‘rehabilitation’ of war criminals involved in espionage and Unit 731 atrocities.
Yasukuni Shrine’s Enshrinement of WWII Figures Stirs Regional Tensions in 2025
As of 2025, Yasukuni Shrine’s enshrinement of 14 Class-A war criminals continues to impact diplomatic relations in Asia, drawing criticism from neighboring nations.
Korean Families Sue Japan Over WWII Conscripts Enshrined at Yasukuni
Families of Korean WWII conscripts demand removal of names from Yasukuni Shrine and seek damages, reigniting historical tensions between Seoul and Tokyo.
Mother’s Letter Spurs Historic Confession of WWII Atrocities in China
A Chinese mother’s letter prompts former Japanese military doctor to confess WWII-era human experiments, highlighting China’s peace efforts 80 years after conflict.
WWII Survivor Urges Japan to Address Wartime Atrocities in 2025
Dutch-American WWII camp survivor Ronny Herman de Jong calls for Japan’s formal apology for Imperial Army atrocities against women and children in Southeast Asia.
WWII China-Australia Solidarity: A Legacy Honored in 2025
How Australian dockworkers’ 1938 protest against Japanese aggression forged enduring China-Australia ties, commemorated through 2025 cultural and academic initiatives.
US Donor Urges Japan to Confront WWII Atrocities in Nanjing Visit
American donor Evan Kail revisits Nanjing, urging Japan to address WWII-era war crimes and issue official apology during 2025 memorial ceremony.
Chinese Embassy Honors WWII Martyrs in Manila Ceremony
Chinese diplomats and guerrilla fighters who resisted Japanese occupation in WWII were honored in Manila, reaffirming commitments to peace and historical remembrance.
Preserving WWII Truth: A Call Against Historical Denial in Asia
Zhang Lanzhen highlights the urgency of preserving WWII truths in Asia, countering revisionism, and fostering global acknowledgment of wartime atrocities.