Iran Ties Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to U.S. Compensation as Oman Talks Advance; Japan Weighs Energy Risk

August 9, 2026 39

Moscow Restaurant Blast Kills Five; Daughter of Russian Aerospace Forces Chief Reportedly Injured

August 4, 2026 38

Iran’s chief negotiator warns of “full defense” if U.S. violates hostilities MOU; Japan watches energy and shipping risks

July 11, 2026 86

FT: Xi reportedly lashed out over PM Takaichi’s defense build-up as Trump backed Japan; China denies tense exchange

May 26, 2026 130

Tehran Denies Injury to Iran’s New Supreme Leader as Conflicting Reports Emerge; Japan Monitors Energy and Shipping Risks

March 11, 2026 168

Iran’s President Vows Defiance, Apologizes to Neighbors for Strikes; Japan Eyes Energy and Shipping Risks

March 7, 2026 255

Middle East Regime Change Remains a Graveyard for U.S. Policy—Trump’s Rhetoric Returns, and Why Japan Cares

March 3, 2026 217

Russia’s Advance in Ukraine Slows to Two-Year Low as Kyiv Notches Local Gains: AFP Analysis Citing ISW/CTP

March 3, 2026 283

Pakistan’s Police Hit in Twin Attacks; TTP Claims Responsibility as Japan Assesses Security Implications

February 25, 2026 233

Iran Warns U.S. Against Any “Limited Strike” as Act of Aggression — Japan Watches Risks to Energy Lifelines

February 23, 2026 206

U.S. Plans Full Syria Pullout Within Two Months as Trump Team Shifts to Diplomacy and Aid—Implications for Japan

February 19, 2026 204

Japan Files Formal Protest Over Chinese Foreign Minister’s Remarks at Munich Security Conference

February 17, 2026 311

CBS: Trump told Netanyahu he’d support strike on Iran if nuclear talks collapse — why Japan is watching

February 16, 2026 211

China’s People’s Daily Brands Japan ‘New-Type Militarist’ as Tokyo Debates Defense—What’s at Stake

February 16, 2026 255

Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat in Its EEZ, Arrests Captain for Allegedly Evading Inspection

February 15, 2026 348