Japan Defense Spending May Rise Beyond 2% Under New Security Proposal
Japan defense spending may rise beyond the current 2 percent of GDP, according to sources close to the Defense Ministry. A government panel, launched...
Japan Urges Restraint on Iran-Israel Tensions During High-Level Diplomatic Talks
Japan urges restraint on Iran-Israel tensions amid escalating conflict across the Middle East. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya held phone talks Monday with his...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to Highlight Indo-Pacific Security at G7 Summit in Canada
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in western Canada on Sunday to participate in the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit. This marks his...
Ishiba Cabinet Approval Rating Rises Amid Rice Policy Shift and Pre-Election Polls
The Ishiba cabinet approval rating rose to 37.0 percent in June, up from 31.7 percent in May, a Kyodo News poll found. This improvement...
Chinese Aircraft Carriers Near Japan Raise Tensions Over Taiwan Contingency Drills
Chinese aircraft carriers near Japan have raised alarms inside Japan’s Defense Ministry. Officials suspect the vessels conducted drills for a Taiwan contingency. They believe...
