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Japan's prime minister under growing pressure as tensions rise over Taiwan comments

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......

Rising friction between China and Japan deepens over Taiwan comments by Prime Minister Takaichi

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,......

Crypto markets brace for turbulence as inflation and jobs data test sentiment

Crypto markets opened the week under pressure as traders positioned for a dense calendar of economic releases that could inject fresh volatility into digital assets in the coming days. In early trading, bitcoin extended recent weakness, briefly slipping below 88,000 dollars in a familiar late weekend......

Japan’s foreign minister softens stance on Taiwan amid rising regional tensions

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......

Kazakh president to begin three-day official visit to Japan

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to begin a three-day official visit to Japan starting December 18, marking a new step in the strengthening of diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries. According to the Kazakh presidency, the visit will include high-level meetings with......

Japan faces diplomatic strain after prime minister’s unscripted Taiwan remarks

Japan’s political arena is witnessing mounting tension following revelations that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s controversial remarks about Taiwan were made without bureaucratic approval. Newly released briefing materials from the Cabinet Secretariat, made public by opposition lawmaker......

Markets edge lower as investors await divided Fed decision and record silver surge

Global stock markets drifted lower on Wednesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s final interest rate decision of the year, while silver prices reached unprecedented highs and the Japanese yen weakened sharply. Global markets restrained before Fed move Equities across Europe and Asia......

Japan: At least 30 injured after strong earthquake and tsunami

A powerful earthquake struck northern Japan during the night from Monday to Tuesday, causing a tsunami with waves reaching 70 cm and leaving at least 30 people injured, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that the magnitude 7.5 earthquake—which......

Tsunami warning issued in Japan after powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake

Japan issued an urgent tsunami warning after a strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast late on Monday night. According to seismological agencies, the epicenter was located approximately 84 kilometers east of Misawa, with the quake occurring about 50 kilometers below the seabed. Authorities......

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