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China escalates diplomatic and economic tensions with Japan over Taiwan dispute

China has escalated its diplomatic conflict with Japan, bringing the issue to the United Nations and launching a broad campaign of economic retaliation in response to Japanese remarks about Taiwan. The dispute marks a significant intensification in the already delicate relations between Asia’s......

Britain places HMS Prince of Wales and F-35 fighters under NATO command in Mediterranean first

The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and its squadron of advanced F-35B Lightning jets have been officially placed under NATO command for the first time, marking a significant boost to the alliance’s maritime and......

Trump emphasizes strong ties and admiration for Japan in meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi

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......

Morocco advances feminist diplomacy as cornerstone of global peace and equality

Morocco has declared its pursuit of gender equality as an irreversible national project, deeply rooted in both domestic reforms and international diplomacy. Speaking at the 4th Conference on Feminist Diplomacies in Paris, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita underscored that under His Majesty King Mohammed......

Gold prices hit record high as investors seek stability amid global uncertainty

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......

Modi's China visit signals shift amid US trade tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a pivotal visit to China this weekend, marking his first trip to the country in seven years. The visit comes during heightened trade tensions with the United States, as New Delhi seeks to recalibrate its foreign relations and economic strategy. Strategic......

South Korea and US strengthen ties in summit focused on economic and regional cooperation

South Korea’s presidential office has hailed President Lee Jae-myung’s summit with US President Donald Trump as a pivotal step toward reinforcing trilateral cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan. Held at the White House on August 25, the meeting underscored the importance......

FBI raid cornered John Bolton as Algeria's Polisario propaganda crumbles

The FBI conducted a court-authorized search Friday at the Maryland home and Washington office of former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, marking a dramatic turn in his career. The raid, part of an investigation into Bolton’s potential mishandling of classified information, coincides......

TICAD-9 leaders back Morocco’s leadership on Africa’s climate and migration agendas

African and Japanese leaders acknowledged Morocco’s growing influence in shaping continental responses to climate change, migration, and sustainable development, highlighting the role of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in building shared African frameworks. Climate governance frameworks At the conclusion......

Japan reaffirms stance against Polisario at TICAD-9 meetings

Japan has unequivocally reiterated its non-recognition of the Polisario Front during the preparatory meetings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) held in Yokohama. At the opening of the senior officials' meeting, the head of the Japanese delegation stated that......

EU, UK, and Japan demand action to prevent famine in Gaza

The European Union, the United Kingdom, and Japan have issued a joint call for immediate action to address an unfolding humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, warning of a famine that has reached alarming proportions. In a statement signed by the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and foreign......

US role in Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings omitted at commemorations

The United States’ role in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II remained unmentioned at this year’s commemoration events, continuing a decades-long tradition of avoiding direct acknowledgment. Focus on remembrance and disarmament During the memorial in Nagasaki......

Hiroshima remembers 80 years since atomic bombing amid nuclear tensions

Japan commemorates a somber milestone Japan marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday with a solemn ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Survivors, local officials, and international dignitaries gathered to honor the victims and warn against the rising threat......

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