May 2002
Japan's Special Envoy to the Indian Subcontinent - 2002-05-28
Japan has dispatched a special envoy to South Asia to help ease tensions between India and Pakistan, following recent missile tests by Pakistan. This move…
Proposal for Whale Protection in the Southern Hemisphere Rejected
The International Whaling Commission rejected proposals for new whale protection areas in the Southern Hemisphere, despite calls from anti-whaling nations. Japan's request for limited commercial…
International Whaling Commission Opens - 2002-05-21
The International Whaling Commission convened at Japan's request to discuss the resumption of commercial whaling. Japan's Minister of Agriculture expressed hope for a shift in…
The Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission Commences - 2002-05-20
The International Whaling Commission's annual meeting has begun, with Japan advocating for the resumption of commercial whaling. Japan's Minister of Agriculture hopes for a shift…
The Freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi: A New Dawn for Burma - 2002-05-07
Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest, marking a significant moment for Burma's political landscape. Global leaders, including President Bush and Kofi…