Trump says he ordered Pentagon to sharply reduce U.S.–South Korea drills, putting regional deterrence—and Japan’s planning—in focus

August 17, 2026 26

U.S. State Department Revokes Over 175,000 Visas in Trump-Era Crackdown, With Clear Takeaways for Japan

August 11, 2026 30

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

August 9, 2026 39

China Criticizes Japan’s Debate on Three Non‑Nuclear Principles at Hiroshima Anniversary, Raising Tensions Over Deterrence and History

August 9, 2026 35

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

August 4, 2026 38

Iraq Blasts Reported U.S–Saudi Airstrikes; Iran-Backed Militias Threaten Retaliation as Baghdad Urges De‑escalation

July 30, 2026 48

Report: Unidentified Chinese Visitor Toured Henoko With Okinawa Peace Group as Veteran Shanghai Scholar Courted Activists; Questions Raised Over United Front Tactics

July 30, 2026 86

Trump declares U.S. “Guardian of Hormuz,” seeks 20% fee from cargo ships as U.S.–Iran tensions surge

July 14, 2026 62

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

July 11, 2026 86

In Ankara, Trump Says “Islamic Republic of Japan” While Discussing Iran, Also Misnames JCPOA

July 9, 2026 121

Trump Hopes for Early End to Ukraine War After Calls With Putin and Zelensky at NATO Summit in Turkey

July 8, 2026 80

Iran and Israel Trade Missile Fire Before Sudden Pause as Trump Urges Immediate Ceasefire

June 9, 2026 114

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

May 26, 2026 130

China and Russia Align on “Fair International Order,” Issue Rare Direct Criticism of Japan’s Defense Buildup

May 21, 2026 107

Gunshots Reported at Philippine Senate as ICC-Targeted Senator Stays Inside; Standoff Reverberates Across the Region

May 14, 2026 122