Akihito Muranaka

Akihito Muranaka is a Senior Correspondent at The Eastern Herald covering geopolitics, international security and investigative affairs across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, with reporting in English and Japanese.

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Debris Injures Two in Southern Saudi Arabia After Houthi Missile Interceptions

Saudi Arabia's coalition said it downed a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and 10 more fired toward the south on Sunday. Civil Defence said debris from two intercepted missiles injured two

October 25, 2026

by Akihito Muranaka

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Manila Summons China’s Envoy; Beijing Faults Philippine Politicians

Manila summoned China's ambassador on Monday over his remark that Beijing could "easily win" if it used force, and China's Foreign Ministry answered the same day by urging the Philippines to rein in "those politicians." The account seen does not

October 19, 2026

by Akihito Muranaka

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China Curbs Tunnel Boring Machine Exports, Leaves “Disputes” Undefined

China's Commerce Ministry will require licenses for tunnel boring machine exports to countries it regards as

Night view from orbit of the Gulf of Thailand, with Bangkok's lights at the head of the bay and green dots of fishing boats on the dark water

Cambodia Says Thailand Agreed Sea Trust Measures; Only One Is Named

Cambodia says it and Thailand agreed confidence-building measures at the second Hague conciliation session, but names

57 people infected at welfare facilities for persons with disabilities Chiba Higashisho-cho New corona

Chiba Prefecture announced on June 28 that 57 people, including staff and residents, had been infected with the new coronavirus at a welfare facility for the disabled in Higashisho Town. The facility

March 28, 2020

Health·News

Corona: The last moment when the infection explosion can be suppressed.

Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Koike said on Thursday that 40 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, and said, This is the last-minute phase in which the

March 27, 2020

Health·News

EU summit fails on corona bonds: the limits of solidarity

The EU has failed to develop a common strategy against the impending collapse of the economy as a result of the corona crisis. At a video summit, Italy and Spain clashed with

March 27, 2020

News

Corona: Boris Johnson tested positive for Corona

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus. Johnson said on Friday on Twitter that he had developed mild symptoms over the past 24 hours and had taken

March 27, 2020

Government and Politics·Health·News

Anti-corona measures: Lindner calls for exit strategy

FDP boss Christian Lindner has called for an “exit strategy” for the German measures against the corona pandemic. Although his party shares many of the measures, he also asks himself every day “how long

March 25, 2020

Health·News

Corona crisis: medical students protest against “hammer exam”

In a joint statement, the Institute for Medical and Pharmaceutical Examination Questions (IMPP) and the Faculty of Medicine (MFT) recommended that the responsible ministries postpone the second state examination in medicine, the

March 24, 2020

Health·News

Corona response: Dublin deportations suspended

The Federal Ministry of the Interior has stopped all deportations to other EU countries due to the corona crisis. The so-called “Dublin transfer” will be suspended for the time being. According to the Dublin Regulation, an

March 24, 2020

Health·News

Autocrat dreams in the Corona crisis: Orban’s Corona dictatorship

Times of crisis are often a test of character. From Julius Caesar to Indira Gandhi, rulers were granted powers of attorney in times of crisis that they misused for their own benefit. Not surprisingly,

March 23, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Coronavirus and Joachim Low: The searching national coach

The fact that the Chancellor and the national coach spoke to the nation on the same day last week was a mere coincidence of the crisis calendar. Nevertheless, the messages that Angela

March 22, 2020

Health·News

Coronavirus crisis: Boeing bosses forego salary

The two top managers of the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing will waive their salary until the end of the year to deal with the coronavirus crisis. CEO Dave Calhoun and Chairman of

March 21, 2020

Health·News

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Akihito Muranaka

Debris Injures Two in Southern Saudi Arabia After Houthi Missile Interceptions

Manila Summons China’s Envoy; Beijing Faults Philippine Politicians

China Curbs Tunnel Boring Machine Exports, Leaves “Disputes” Undefined

Cambodia Says Thailand Agreed Sea Trust Measures; Only One Is Named

57 people infected at welfare facilities for persons with disabilities Chiba Higashisho-cho New corona

Corona: The last moment when the infection explosion can be suppressed.

EU summit fails on corona bonds: the limits of solidarity

Corona: Boris Johnson tested positive for Corona

Anti-corona measures: Lindner calls for exit strategy

Corona crisis: medical students protest against “hammer exam”

Corona response: Dublin deportations suspended

Autocrat dreams in the Corona crisis: Orban’s Corona dictatorship

Coronavirus and Joachim Low: The searching national coach

Coronavirus crisis: Boeing bosses forego salary

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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