Japan Supports U.S. Strikes on Iran as Nuclear Tensions Rise
Japan supports U.S. strikes on Iran, signaling cautious alignment with Washington amid growing nuclear tensions in the Middle East. The Japanese government commented Monday...
Japan Cancels NATO Summit Attendance Amid Uncertainty
Japan cancels NATO summit attendance this week, breaking a diplomatic streak that started in 2022. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided not to attend the...
Japan-U.S. Tariff Negotiations Stall as Ishiba Resists Auto Tariff Concessions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba returned empty-handed from a critical meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Canada, failing to reach a breakthrough in...
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...
