Politics
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has formally dissolved the lower house of parliament, setting the stage for a snap general election on February 8. The move, announced amid cheers of "banzai" from lawmakers, initiates a brisk 12-day campaign period starting Tuesday. As the nation's......
Japan has expressed concern over recent Chinese military exercises conducted near Taiwan, warning that the drills are contributing to rising tensions in the region. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the large-scale maneuvers,......
China has intensified its diplomatic protests after several members of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) traveled to Taiwan, deepening one of the most severe rifts between Beijing and Tokyo in recent years. Beijing’s formal complaint The Chinese foreign ministry issued a strong......
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting political backlash at home and abroad after remarks linking a potential Chinese military operation in Taiwan to Japan’s national security triggered a serious diplomatic rift with Beijing. During a parliamentary session on December 16, Takaichi attempted......
Tensions between China and Japan have intensified after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that Tokyo could use military force if Beijing launched an attack on Taiwan. The remarks, which diverged from official talking points, have sparked a diplomatic rift now stretching into its second month,......
Japan’s top diplomat sought to calm tensions with Beijing after weeks of heated exchanges over Taiwan, but his phrasing left out the critical wording long demanded by China. During a parliamentary session in Tokyo, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi reaffirmed Japan’s long-standing recognition......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his "great love" and "respect" for Japan during his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on Monday. Trump emphasized the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance and his commitment to supporting Japan as a key ally. “I......
Global gold prices have reached an unprecedented peak, surpassing $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time in history. Since the start of 2025, gold has surged nearly 50%, marking its strongest rally since the 1970s as investors search for security in a volatile world economy. Analysts attribute this......
In the first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has disrupted the global order in ways that have left many countries uncertain about America's future direction. His administration has launched an aggressive tariff war, reduced U.S. foreign aid, and fostered tensions within NATO,......
The United States and Japan share a common “warrior ethos” in addressing Chinese aggression, particularly in the Taiwan Strait, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo, Hegseth emphasized Japan's crucial role......
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time this Friday. This meeting comes as both countries, concerned about China's growing influence, seek to strengthen their business and security relationships. The U.S.-China trade conflict,......
US President Donald Trump described the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek as a "wake-up call" for the US tech industry. This followed the release of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) model, which disrupted Wall Street and led to significant drops in shares of major tech firms like......
North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea as high-level diplomatic meetings took place in South Korea's capital, Seoul. South Korea’s military confirmed the missile was fired eastward around noon local time (03:00 GMT), shortly after a meeting between the US Secretary of State......
