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POLITICSJul 8As US attention drifts , India and Japan move closermiddleeaststar.com · Syria
POLITICSJul 7Taiwan Believes Japan Will Help Defend Against ChinaOpinion polling shows that trust in Tokyo is surprisingly deep.Foreign Policy
POLITICSJul 7To boost manufacturing, India need not choose between Japan and ChinaLast week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led a business delegation to New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan annual summit. During last year’s summit in Tokyo, Takaichi’s predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the Japan-India Joint Vision for the next decade – during which period India may see up to 10 trillion yen (US$62 billion) in investment from Japan. Some of Japan’s most notable investments in India have been in the financial sector. Japanese...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 7Japan weighs Myanmar aid restart to counter China’s growing cloutJapan is facing mounting calls to decide whether its long-frozen development aid to Myanmar should stay that way, as rights advocates warn that any resumption could ease pressure on a regime accused of widespread abuses. The decision is a delicate one for Tokyo, which has tried to retain influence in Myanmar without appearing to legitimise the junta that seized power in 2021 – all while watching China deepen its own engagement with the country. Human Rights Watch has urged Japan to resist...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6Japan announces plans for 20-fold increase in permanent residency fees, alongside higher visa costsOn July 3, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan published detailed draft guidelines setting out a new fee structure for visa renewals and permanent residency applications, following revisions…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 5 Takaichi visit takes ties one step forward in strategic terms , says Rajya Sabha MP Shringla on Japan PM visitA Rajya Sabha MP stated that a visit from Takaichi has advanced strategic ties between nations, particularly referencing the Japanese Prime Minister's visit. This highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to improve international relations.news.webindia123.com · India
POLITICSJul 5‘Cheers should have limits’: Chinese province calls foul on fans of Japan World Cup teamA provincial propaganda department has accused some Chinese football fans of using the Japanese team’s success at the World Cup to denigrate China’s squad, suggesting their behaviour had come close to crossing a line. In an online post on Friday, “Zhejiang Propaganda”, a social media account affiliated with the Zhejiang provincial publicity department, said that while Chinese fans could appreciate the skills of other teams, their support should have “boundaries”. “The current controversy shows...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 5From Trust To Strategic Power : Malaysia And Japan As Bastions Of Asian Resilience – AnalysisThis analysis examines Malaysia and Japan as examples of Asian resilience, focusing on their evolving strategic relationship.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSJul 5Iran eyes Japan oil exports as buyers seek longer US waiverIran is reportedly looking to export oil to Japan, as buyers are seeking a longer waiver from the US. This highlights ongoing international discussions concerning oil trade and sanctions policies.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSJul 5Iran eyes Japan oil exports as buyers seek longer US waiverIran is reportedly looking to export oil to Japan, as buyers are seeking a longer waiver from the US. This highlights ongoing international discussions concerning oil trade and sanctions policies.oklahomastar.com · United States
POLITICSJul 3‘Will never win genuine recognition’: China on India-Japan ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ standChina has stated that the India-Japan 'free and open Indo-Pacific' stand will 'never win genuine recognition.' This indicates a clear difference in diplomatic positions between the nations regarding regional policy.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 3Boakai Breaks Ground for 1.9km Extension of Japan FreewayPresident Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Friday officially broke ground for the extension of the Japan Freeway from the Freeport of Monrovia to the Gabriel Tucker Bridge, describing the short but strategic 1.9-kilometer corridor as a vital artery in Liberia’s economic...liberianobserver · liberia
POLITICSJul 3Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi departs from India after concluding 'memorable visit'New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday departed from India after concluding a “memorable visit” to New Delhi, advancing partnership between two nations towards shared horizons. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh saw off PM Takaichi at the airport as she departed from India. “A memorable ...newsstreetlive · india
POLITICSJul 3Japan’s Takaichi looks to India to counter China in Indo-PacificJapan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in India this week seeking a deeper economic and security partnership, but analysts say the bigger question is how far New Delhi is prepared to align with Tokyo’s China-focused Indo-Pacific strategy. Takaichi held talks with her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in Delhi on Thursday, with economic security, strategic cooperation and collaboration on innovative technologies high on the agenda. Analysts suggest the overarching aim of the three-day...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 2A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talkingIn the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.BBC World
POLITICSJul 2Strategic stockpiling to AI ecosystem, the India-Japan roadmap’s outIndia and Japan have released a roadmap outlining cooperation in areas from strategic stockpiling to the AI ecosystem. This indicates a new phase of bilateral collaboration on critical strategic and technological fronts.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 2‘A new chapter’: India, Japan unveil roadmap on energy, tech, defence tiesIndia and Japan have unveiled a new roadmap to enhance their ties in energy, technology, and defense. This development marks a new chapter in cooperation between the two nations.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 2PM Modi holds summit talks with Japanese PM TakaichiJapanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi says India and Japan are ‘perfectly aligned’ and emphasised on the need for ‘strategic cooperation’; both leaders attend economic forumThe Hindu
POLITICSJul 2India news: Narendra Modi hosts Japan's Sanae TakaichiSanae Takaichi is on her first visit to India since becoming PM, and has held talks with Narendra Modi to boost bilateral ties.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 2Japan’s detention system under scrutiny after ruling on abuse of restraintsA court order requiring Japan’s government to compensate the family of a Peruvian man who sustained a broken arm at an immigration facility has intensified scrutiny of the country’s detention system, with rights experts saying the case shows reforms are urgently needed. On June 25, the Osaka High Court ordered the government to pay 880,000 yen (US$5,400) in damages to the family of Vladimir Burgos Fujii, a Peruvian man of Japanese descent, who was injured while being restrained at the facility...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1China’s pressure campaign tests Trump’s commitment to JapanBeijing’s move this week to add 20 more Japanese entities to its export-control list is the latest chapter in a complex US-Japan-China geopolitical triangle. Over the past seven months, an angry China has punished Tokyo repeatedly. A miffed Japan is left feeling betrayed. And a war-distracted Washington has struggled to navigate between the two, adding further tension in a region already on tenterhooks, according to analysts and former US government officials. The gnawing unease was sparked in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1Koizumi’s First Trip to Seoul: A Sign of Cautious Japan-South Korea ReconciliationWhile the latest Japan-South Korea defense ministers’ meeting shows an obvious trajectory of rapprochement between the two neighbors, it also exposes certain boundaries in their defense cooperation.The Diplomat
POLITICSJul 1Watch: Japan’s PM Takaichi in India: Indo-Pacific Ties in Focus | Above the Fold | 01.07.2026This episode looks at the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first visit to India; key rule changes that come into effect from July 1, the Delhi High Court’s ruling in BJP MP Raghav Chadha’s case, the U.S. Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling, and more.The Hindu
POLITICSJul 1Japan's new joint custody law reshapes divorce debateAs Japan introduces joint custody, some couples find it easier to part ways. But the reform sparks debate over whether children's interests are truly central in a system still led by parents.DW News [en]