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North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Toward Sea 
20
Aug

North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Toward Sea 

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Launch Comes Amid Heightened Tensions on the Korean Peninsula North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea, according to Japan’s government and coast guard, marking another weapons launch by Pyongyang amid heightened tensions in the region. South Korean media also reported that the country’s military detected an unidentified projectile launched toward waters […]

Japan Approves $153 Million For Kumamoto Earthquake Relief 
04
Aug

Japan Approves $153 Million For Kumamoto Earthquake Relief 

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Japan’s government has approved the use of 20 billion yen, approximately $153 million, from its fiscal 2026 budget reserve funds to support recovery efforts following the major earthquake that struck the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto a week ago. The funding will be used to provide emergency relief supplies dispatched by the central government to affected […]

U.S. Backs Japanese Yen As Bessont Signals Currency Intervention 
02
Aug

U.S. Backs Japanese Yen As Bessont Signals Currency Intervention 

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Treasury Secretary’s Notes Reveal Plan to Support Yen Washington and Tokyo Coordinate Rare Currency Market Action The United States has stepped in to support the Japanese yen, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the centre of the intervention. A photograph taken during a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday captured a notepad in […]

U.S. Imposes New Tariffs On Major Trading Partners 
24
Jul

U.S. Imposes New Tariffs On Major Trading Partners 

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Washington Cites Forced Labour Concerns for New Import Duties Tariffs Affect Dozens of Countries and Economic Blocs The United States has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing concerns that they have failed to adequately address forced labour within their supply chains. The new import duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, apply to key […]

28
Jun

South Korea, Japan Reaffirm Denuclearisation Goal and Strengthen Defence Ties

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South Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and pledged to deepen defence and security cooperation as both nations confront growing regional threats, including North Korea’s advancing missile programme and increasing geopolitical tensions in East Asia. The renewed commitment came during high-level talks between officials from the […]

Trump Meets Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Hails Stronger U.S.–Japan Alliance
28
Oct

Trump Meets Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Hails Stronger U.S.–Japan Alliance

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U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo on Monday as part of his ongoing Asia tour, praising the new leader and reaffirming the strength of the U.S.–Japan alliance. The two leaders held bilateral talks focused on security cooperation, economic growth, and rare earths supply chains, resulting in […]

Japan’s New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Faces First Diplomatic Test With Trump Visit
24
Oct

Japan’s New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Faces First Diplomatic Test With Trump Visit

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Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to face her first major diplomatic challenge as she prepares to host U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo next week. Takaichi, who became Japan’s first female prime minister after being sworn in on Tuesday, takes office amid a fragile political landscape and rising regional tensions. Her […]

U.S., South Korea, Japan Launch First Trilateral Working Group Under Lee Jae Myung’s Presidency
29
Aug

U.S., South Korea, Japan Launch First Trilateral Working Group Under Lee Jae Myung’s Presidency

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South Korea, the United States, and Japan have launched their first trilateral steering committee meeting under the administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, signaling a strengthened regional alliance aimed at countering North Korea’s growing cyber threat. The high-level meeting, held in Tokyo, brought together representatives from the foreign ministries of all three nations. […]

South Korea, Japan Leaders to Meet Ahead of Trump Talks to Align Regional Strategy
14
Aug

South Korea, Japan Leaders to Meet Ahead of Trump Talks to Align Regional Strategy

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The leaders of South Korea and Japan are set to hold a high-level bilateral meeting this week, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected visit to the region. The talks are aimed at reinforcing trilateral cooperation and ensuring both countries present a united front on key regional security and diplomatic issues. South Korean President Lee […]

Hiroshima Warns Against Nuclear Weapons as City Marks 80 Years Since A-Bombing
06
Aug

Hiroshima Warns Against Nuclear Weapons as City Marks 80 Years Since A-Bombing

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Thousands gather in solemn remembrance as Hiroshima Mayor calls on global leaders to eliminate nuclear arms. Hiroshima, Japan — August 6, 2025 — On the 80th anniversary of the world’s first wartime atomic bombing, thousands of people gathered in Hiroshima to honor the victims and renew calls for a nuclear-free world. At 8:15 a.m., the […]

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