Politics
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during his first official visit to the Philippines since taking office in October, emphasized the mutual commitment between Japan and the Philippines to resist any attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or intimidation. During......
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......
Foreign ministers from major Western democracies gathered in Canada on Thursday following weeks of rising tensions between President Donald Trump and his allies, triggered by his shifts in foreign policy regarding Ukraine and the imposition of tariffs. The two-day meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec, brought......
North Korea has vehemently rejected the recent denuclearization commitment made by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, stating that it will continue strengthening its nuclear capabilities. This condemnation follows a joint statement issued after talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio,......
US President Donald Trump has announced a significant increase in arms sales to India, including the potential delivery of F-35 stealth fighter jets. This development follows a meeting in Washington between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where discussions covered trade, immigration, and......
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,......
In a joint letter, the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have invited U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Japan for the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings on both cities. The mayors urge him to attend and listen to the testimonies of hibakusha (the survivors of the bombings), learn about their desire......
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......
In a move that sends shockwaves through Algeria, Marco Rubio, one of the most vocal critics of the country in the United States, has been unanimously confirmed as Secretary of State by the Senate. A Cuban-American Republican known for his strong stances on international policy, Rubio is the first member......
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......
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit South Korea, Japan, and France from January 4 to January 9, 2025, as announced by the U.S. State Department. This diplomatic mission comes at a time when South Korea is undergoing a political crisis, which has seen President Yoon Suk Yeol impeached......
President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a move that comes in response to national security concerns. The deal, valued at $14.9 billion, has been a subject of intense scrutiny, with Biden expected to formally announce his decision as......
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a cornerstone of international diplomacy, welcomes five new non-permanent members to its ranks for a two-year term. Starting January 1, 2025, Somalia, Greece, Denmark, Pakistan, and Panama have officially begun their tenure, taking over from Mozambique, Malta,......
