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POLITICSAug 21India - Japan Joint Press StatementIndia and Japan have released a joint press statement, indicating cooperation and shared diplomatic positions between the two nations. This typically outlines outcomes of bilateral discussions or agreements.globalsecurity.org · Syria
POLITICSAug 21Japan lawmakers to visit China in bid to cool row, but thaw unlikely: expertsA reported trip to China next week by a cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers could carry “pronounced” symbolic weight but is unlikely to herald a thaw in ties between the two neighbours, Chinese experts suggest. For the first time since bilateral relations succumbed to a bitter chill 10 months ago, a delegation of Japan’s parliamentary members will visit Beijing from August 24 to 27, according to reports by multiple Japanese outlets on Wednesday. Those legislators – including some from the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 21Japan faces ‘nightmare scenario’ as it struggles to defend ICC judgeJapan has spent years casting the International Criminal Court as a pillar of the rules-based order. This week, its closest ally sanctioned the Japanese judge who leads it. The move has left Tokyo in an uncomfortable bind: defend Tomoko Akane, the Japanese president of The Hague-based court, and risk antagonising US leader Donald Trump, or temper its criticism and appear weak in the face of an attack on an institution central to Japan’s rule-of-law diplomacy. Washington’s sanctions, announced on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20Close alignment on India MAHASAGAR , Japan FOIP more important than ever before : Rajnath Singhindiagazette.com · India
POLITICSAug 19Tokyo opposes US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief AkaneTokyo has expressed opposition to US sanctions imposed on Japanese ICC chief Akane. This indicates a diplomatic disagreement between the two nations regarding international justice.justiceinfo.net · Syria
POLITICSAug 19US Artificially Imposed Kuril Islands Issue on Japan Russian MFA Spoxsputnikglobe.com
POLITICSAug 19Japan Today Spotlight #81 | Putin's disputed island visit: Japan’s unfriendly neighborsRussian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Etorofu — Iturup to Russia — has reignited one of Japan’s longest-running territorial disputes at a particularly sensitive time. The visit came…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 19Japan says U.S. sanctions on ICC, President Akane 'very unfortunate'Japan's foreign ‌ministry said on Wednesday that U.S. sanctions on the ‌International Criminal ⁠Court and ⁠its ⁠president, Judge Tomoko ‌Akane, were "very unfortunate." In ⁠a statement, ⁠the ministry…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 19Japan says U.S. sanctions on ICC, President Akane 'very unfortunate'Japan's foreign ‌ministry said on Wednesday that U.S. sanctions on the ‌International Criminal ⁠Court and ⁠its ⁠president, Judge Tomoko ‌Akane, were "very unfortunate." In ⁠a statement, ⁠the ministry…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 19Will Putin’s Kuril Islands visit push Japan closer to Ukraine?Japan is weighing how far to push back after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island last week, as analysts debate whether tougher measures would have much impact on Moscow. Some observers urged Japan to recall its ambassador, impose additional sanctions and deepen cooperation with Ukraine to show it would not be “bullied”, while others said Tokyo had little economic leverage left given already weak bilateral ties and its reliance on Russian natural gas. Putin made his...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 19 Consensus is forming between two countries and their respective states : MEA on UP - Japan investment meet 2026The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted a growing consensus between two countries and their states regarding the UP-Japan investment meet scheduled for 2026. This indicates progress in international economic cooperation and diplomatic efforts.newzealandstar.com · New Zealand
POLITICSAug 18Japan and OAS award Haiti $3M to help troubled country prepare for long - awaited electionsJapan and the Organization of American States (OAS) have awarded Haiti $3 million to assist the country in preparing for its long-awaited elections. This aid aims to support electoral processes in a nation facing significant challenges.clickorlando.com · United States
POLITICSAug 18Japan and OAS grant Haiti $3 mil to help troubled country prepare for long-awaited electionsJapan and the Organization of American States signed a deal Tuesday to award Haiti a $3 million grant to help it register voters as the troubled country prepares…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 18Russia protests Japan PM’s comments after Putin’s Kuril visitRussia summons Japan's ambassador to Moscow over Prime Minister Sanae ⁠Takaichi's 'anti-Russian' remarks.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 18Russia protests to Japanese ambassador over Takaichi anti - Russian remarksRussia has lodged a protest with the Japanese ambassador regarding "anti-Russian" remarks made by Takaichi. This signifies a diplomatic disagreement between the two nations.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 18Missiles but no melons : Canberra hosts Japan ministerCanberra is hosting a Japanese minister, with discussions centered on missile-related issues.dungogchronicle.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 18Russia Summons Japan Envoy Over Putin Kuril Islands VisitRussia has summoned Japan's envoy following President Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands. This action signifies diplomatic fallout and ongoing tension over the disputed territory.kyivpost.com · Ukraine
POLITICSAug 17Russia summons Japan ambassador over disputed Kuril Islands row after Putin visitMoscow said on Monday it had summoned the Japanese ambassador after Tokyo condemned President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Russia’s far-eastern Kuril Islands, which are also claimed by Japan. Russian-Japanese relations have long been dogged by the contested islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories and seized by the Soviet Union in 1945. Putin, 73, travelled to the islands after visiting the nearby Russian island of Sakhalin, prompting Japan to summon Russia’s ambassador in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 17Putin visited Kuril to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stanceAnalysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 17Posters | Japan rising neo - militarism must not go uncheckedConcerns are being raised that Japan's rising 'neo-militarism' should not go unchecked. This suggests a geopolitical discussion around military posture and regional stability.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSAug 16War shrine tributes on surrender day reveal Japan lingering militarist obsessionTributes at a war shrine on surrender day are presented as evidence of Japan's ongoing militarist tendencies. This article discusses national identity and historical interpretation.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 16Posters | 81 years on , Japan must not turn back the clockAn article titled '81 years on, Japan must not turn back the clock' reflects on historical events with a contemporary political message. This suggests a commentary on Japan's historical trajectory and future direction.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 16Chinese embassy condemns Japanese politician Yasukuni Shrine moves as serious challenge to postwar intl order - XinhuaThe Chinese embassy has condemned visits by Japanese politicians to the Yasukuni Shrine, labeling it a serious challenge to the postwar international order. This reflects ongoing diplomatic friction and historical sensitivities between the two nations.english.news.cn
POLITICSAug 15Korea denounces Japanese official visits to Yasukuni ShrineKorea has condemned visits by Japanese officials to the Yasukuni Shrine. This highlights recurring diplomatic tensions between the two nations over historical issues.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea