In Ankara, Trump Says “Islamic Republic of Japan” While Discussing Iran, Also Misnames JCPOA
July 9, 2026
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Trump Hopes for Early End to Ukraine War After Calls With Putin and Zelensky at NATO Summit in Turkey
July 8, 2026
147
FT: Xi reportedly lashed out over PM Takaichi’s defense build-up as Trump backed Japan; China denies tense exchange
May 26, 2026
177
China and Russia Align on “Fair International Order,” Issue Rare Direct Criticism of Japan’s Defense Buildup
May 21, 2026
169
Iran likens Hormuz Strait leverage to “an atomic bomb,” stoking energy and shipping risks for Japan
May 9, 2026
192
Japan and Australia Seal Economic Security Declaration; Takaichi Hails “Major Outcome” amid Middle East Tensions
May 5, 2026
237
Takaichi avoids legal verdict on U.S.-Israel strikes as Tokyo braces for possible Hormuz tanker-escort request
March 7, 2026
347
Russia’s Advance in Ukraine Slows to Two-Year Low as Kyiv Notches Local Gains: AFP Analysis Citing ISW/CTP
March 3, 2026
341
Rubio Briefs ‘Gang of Eight’ on U.S.-Israel Operation Against Iran, Citing ‘Imminent Threat’ and Legal Compliance
March 3, 2026
320
Pakistan’s Police Hit in Twin Attacks; TTP Claims Responsibility as Japan Assesses Security Implications
February 25, 2026
279
China Scraps Tariffs for 53 African Countries, India Steps Up Exports—Japan Accelerates India–Africa Strategy
February 23, 2026
330
After Court Setback, Trump Unveils Worldwide Tariffs—First 10%, Then 15%—Forcing Japan Inc. to Rethink Strategy
February 23, 2026
340
Rob Jetten, 38, becomes Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister, leading 3-party minority government
February 23, 2026
315
Trump to Visit China March 31–April 2; Japan Seeks to Shape Talks with Pre-Trip White House Summit
February 21, 2026
281
Analyst: Party paper’s ‘Xi’ typo stokes talk of turmoil as Beijing hardens its line on Japan
February 19, 2026
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