Trump Halts New Attacks on Iran, Opening a Window for Talks—and Raising Key Energy Security Questions for Japan
July 30, 2026
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Trump declares U.S. “Guardian of Hormuz,” seeks 20% fee from cargo ships as U.S.–Iran tensions surge
July 14, 2026
128
Iran’s chief negotiator warns of “full defense” if U.S. violates hostilities MOU; Japan watches energy and shipping risks
July 11, 2026
154
Trump Hopes for Early End to Ukraine War After Calls With Putin and Zelensky at NATO Summit in Turkey
July 8, 2026
146
Iran and Israel Trade Missile Fire Before Sudden Pause as Trump Urges Immediate Ceasefire
June 9, 2026
163
China and Russia Align on “Fair International Order,” Issue Rare Direct Criticism of Japan’s Defense Buildup
May 21, 2026
168
Iran likens Hormuz Strait leverage to “an atomic bomb,” stoking energy and shipping risks for Japan
May 9, 2026
191
Trump suggests Putin may be aiding Iran, says U.S. doesn’t need Ukraine’s drone help
March 14, 2026
290
Zelenskyy Condemns Temporary U.S. Nod to Russian Oil; Macron Calls It ‘Limited’ as Germany’s Merz Says It’s a Mistake
March 14, 2026
342
Russia Names Nina Khrushcheva a “Foreign Agent” Over Ukraine Criticism, Sending Ripples From Moscow to Tokyo
March 14, 2026
350
Lebanon Reports 773 Dead, Including 103 Children, as Israel–Hezbollah Fighting Escalates; Israel Orders Reinforcements
March 14, 2026
295
WSJ: US set to receive up to $10 billion in fees from TikTok’s US sale; Oracle-led group took majority in January
March 14, 2026
352
South Korea Invokes Telecoms Law to Crack Down on AI Fake News—A Test Case with Lessons for Japan
March 3, 2026
329
Satellite Images Flag Damage at Iran’s Natanz Facility; IAEA Notes No Evidence—What’s at Stake for Japan
March 3, 2026
318
Russia’s Advance in Ukraine Slows to Two-Year Low as Kyiv Notches Local Gains: AFP Analysis Citing ISW/CTP
March 3, 2026
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