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POLITICS57m agoU.S., S Korea, Japan reaffirm commitment to 'complete' N Korea denuclearizationThe United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea on Saturday, as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible…Japan Today
POLITICS1h agoUS, South Korea, Japan call for ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North KoreaThe joint statement comes as US President Donald Trump seeks a new meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1h agoUS, South Korea and Japan reaffirm North Korea denuclearisation stanceThe United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the “complete denuclearisation” of North Korea on Saturday, as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible talks with Washington. Speculation is mounting over a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at next month’s Apec summit in China, with Trump making repeated overtures to Pyongyang for nuclear talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2h agoUS, S.Korea, Japan Vow ‘Complete’ N.Korea DenuclearisationSpeculation is mounting over a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at next month's APEC summit in China, with Trump making repeated overtures to Pyongyang for nuclear talks. The post US, S.Korea, Japan Vow ‘Complete’ N.Korea Denuclearisation appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS4h agoUS, South Korea, and Japan commit to "complete" denuclearization of the NorthEstados Unidos, Corea del Sur y Japón reiteran su compromiso con el desarme nuclear de Corea del Norte, que sigue rechazando dialogar. Especulan sobre posible reunión entre Trump y Kim en la APEC, mientras Norcorea mantiene su postura de potencia nuclear irreversible.Clarín
POLITICS7h agoJapan demands release of national in meeting with Russia's LavrovJapanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of a ‌G20 meeting in Atlanta on Friday and demanded the release of a…Japan Today
POLITICS10h agoJapan, Russia foreign ministers hold talks on fringes of G20Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting Friday on the sidelines of a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting in the…Japan Today
POLITICS15h agoJapan-Taiwan Relations Enter ‘Deep Waters.’ Will They Sink or Swim?Economic, technological, and societal ties between the two sides have never been stronger, yet political constraints are becoming more and more visible.The Diplomat
POLITICS1d agoHow the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger“Vivant,” a Japanese thriller that features Chinese spies, has drawn intense criticism from Beijing. Its creators defend the show, saying it is “completely fictional.”NYT World
POLITICS1d agoJapan and Germany become 'premium partners', but clash over car protectionMet glimlachen, buigingen en afspraken over nauwere samenwerking ontvangt de Japanse premier Sanae Takaichi de Duitse bondskanselier Friedrich Merz in Tokio. De leiders schudden elkaar de hand en noemen elkaar zelfs "premium partners", alsof ze een handelsabonnement zonder reclames hebben afgesloten. Maar tussen de hoffelijkheden door klinkt openlijke kritiek. De Europese bescherming van de auto-industrie, waarvoor Duitsland zich sterk maakt, dreigt ook Japanse fabrikanten hard te raken. Dat moet veranderen, vindt Japan. Klungelig en bukkend loopt Merz donderdag door een volgebouwde onderzoeksNOS Buitenland
POLITICS1d agoWhy Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalryJapan wants a more united and proactive Southeast Asia as it sees Asean as a bulwark against an intensifying great-power rivalry, analysts say, while uncertainty over Washington’s long-term Indo-Pacific strategy has deepened Tokyo’s concerns about the region’s future. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday urged Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their collective response to emerging security threats, warning of a “rapidly deteriorating” security environment and shifts in the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoOPINION: Japan PM Takaichi's one-woman rule faces limitsPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government faces the first major scandal since taking office after appointing Kazuo Yana, who Read full story herekyodonews · japan
POLITICS2d agoGermany and Japan reaffirm commitment to continued support for UkraineGermany and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to continuing support for Ukraine and working closely together to achieve a just and lasting peace.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoMEA highlights stronger linkages between Japan and northeast IndiaAfter the leaders of Japan and Bangladesh agree to enhance regional connectivity, the MEA says it will also boost to the Japan-India economic partnership in India as wellThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoGermany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions riseGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on economic security and high tech. It is Merz's first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d agoToward a New ‘Normal’: The Recalibration of the Japan-US AllianceSince the Cold War, Japan and the U.S. have both been seeking normalcy, but they define the term very differently.The Diplomat
POLITICS2d agoJapan Today Spotlight #86 | Japan’s first female PM: What’s changed for women?Japan made history a year ago when Sanae Takaichi became its first female prime minister. Twelve months later, what has her leadership actually meant for women in Japan?…Japan Today
POLITICS2d agoMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' - ReutersMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' ReutersReuters World
POLITICS3d agoWill US midterm battles blind Washington to Asia? Japan isn’t taking any chancesJapan is bracing for a more unpredictable ally in Washington, as the US midterm elections threaten to deepen political gridlock and complicate Tokyo’s long-term security calculations, analysts say. Observers warn that post-election political battles, ranging from a possible repeat of impeachment proceedings to the mounting legal battles ensnaring the administration of US President Donald Trump, risk diverting the White House’s attention from foreign policy and its long-standing commitments to...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoDeath of former PM Yasuo Fukuda leaves void in fraught China-Japan relationsFormer Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who championed closer ties with China during his brief tenure and later served as a crucial diplomatic intermediary during bilateral crises, has died at the age of 90. Fukuda died of heart failure on Thursday at a Tokyo hospital, Japanese media reported on Monday. His passing came as the relationship he spent decades nurturing faces its gravest test since diplomatic normalisation in 1972. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun offered...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoFormer Japan PM Yasuo Fukuda Dies At 90He resigned in September 2008 as his approval ratings dropped. He retired as a politician in 2012. The post Former Japan PM Yasuo Fukuda Dies At 90 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS5d agoFormer Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for seeking China ties, dies at 90Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who used ⁠his brief period ⁠in office to seek ⁠closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China, has died at the age of 90, according to the Nikkei business daily on Monday. The Japanese politician, the first son of a prime minister to become one ‌himself, died on Thursday from heart failure, the Nikkei reported. Becoming prime minister on the sudden resignation of Shinzo Abe for health reasons in 2007, Fukuda lasted less than a year – a tenure...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoJapan charges US soldier with murder in OkinawaUn militar extranjero fue acusado de asesinato y robo en Okinawa, lo que reavivó el debate sobre la presencia de tropas foráneas en la región.El sospechoso, de 20 años, habría estrangulado a una mujer en un hotel. El incidente ha generado indignación y protestas en la comunidad local.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoJapanese Prosecutor Accuses US Marine of Murdering a Woman in OkinawaA US soldier is accused of murder and robbery in Okinawa, reigniting opposition to the foreign military presence in Japan. Protests in Okinawa demand a review of the military treaty after the crime; the Army imposes a one-month curfew as a preventive measure.Clarín