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Russia-Ukraine war: UN calls for end to school strikes after nearly 100 child deaths in April; EU to consider Ukraine’s membership – as it happened

UN verifies nearly 100 child killings but says figure likely higher; Ukraine’s EU application to be assessed in June, says France

The Guardian - UK

Japan PM Kishida pledges further cooperation with EU on Russia

Tokyo earlier this week announced it would phase out imports of Russian oil.

Al Jazeera

EU seeks bigger role in Asia's 'theatre of tensions', warns on China

European Union leaders said on Thursday that the EU wants to become a bigger actor in Asia, which they termed a "theatre of tensions", warning of an increasingly assertive China even as they called on Beijing to defend the multilateral global order.

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Japan's Okinawa may be on the front lines again as it marks anniversary of U.S. handover

Seihan Nakazato wants the missile trucks on the base next to his melon farm to leave, but few others on Okinawa's Miyako island, he complains, are demanding that Japan's army remove such weapons, which he says would make them a target for China.

Reuters

Finnish PM says joining NATO will strengthen security

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin says the possibility of her country joining NATO is for the security of its citizens and called for the international community to unite in stepping up sanctions against Russia

The Independent UK

Finnish PM says NATO decision will focus on safety of citizens

Finland's Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, said on Wednesday that if her nation takes the historic step to apply to join the NATO alliance, it will be for the security of its own citizens.

Reuters

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov thanks Delhi for support on WWII Victory Day

As Russia and the U.S. increase war rhetoric over Ukraine, New Delhi steers clear of appearing to pick sides

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Live updates | Japan joins G-7 effort to quit Russian oil

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan will slowly phase out Russian oil imports in unity with the Group of Seven’s effort against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Japan’s Kishida says phasing out Russian oil to take time

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said it would take time to phase out imports of Russian oil, hours after he joined other Group of Seven leaders to impose a ban on crude over the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine latest updates: UN rights body to hold session on Ukraine

Over 50 member states back Kyiv’s request for meeting, which will address alleged Russian rights violations in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Japan PM Kishida arranging to join Shangri-La Dialogue security summit -Nikkei

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is arranging his attendance at the Shangri-La Dialogue Asian security summit in Singapore on June 10-12 to foster an understanding of Japan's defence buildup, Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday.

Reuters

Italy, India discuss Ukraine, energy partnership and G-20 cooperation

Unlike other European counterparts France, Germany and Nordic countries, Italian FM did not insert line condemning Russia’s actions

The Hindu

Japan to send FM to S. Korean president's inauguration

Japan says its foreign minister will attend new South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s inauguration ceremony next week as part of an effort to bring the countries’ strained relations back to normal

The Independent UK

Japan’s prime minister hints at June reopening for tourists

Country to ‘introduce a smoother entry process similar to that of other G7 members’ from June

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Beijing accuses Japan of hyping China threat

China's foreign ministry on Friday accused Japan of exaggerating a perceived threat from Beijing as an excuse to boost its own military might, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warned the invasion of Ukraine could be replicated in East Asia.

Bangkok Post

Japan to relax border controls by next month

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he would loosen Japan’s virus-related border controls in line with other wealthy democracies next month, as he sought to boost consumer spending to fight an economic slowdown.

The Guardian - UK

Japanese premier warns of Ukraine-style invasion by ‘autocratic powers’

Kishida also promised increased reliance upon nuclear power for future energy independence

Reuters

Japan's Kishida seeking a U.S. return to trans-Pacific trade pact

Japan will patiently seek the return of the United States to the trans-Pacific trade pact and will collaborate with Britain over the issue, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday.

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Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is critical - Japanese PM

Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is critical not only for Japan but also for international stability, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday.

Reuters

Japan to add 140 individuals to Russian sanction list - PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that 140 individuals would be added to a Russian asset freeze list while an export ban will be expanded to Russian military firms.

The Independent UK

UK, Japan leaders hold meet with security, Russia on agenda

Britain and Japan have unveiled a new defense agreement against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

UK and Japan agree defence deal as Johnson warns of ‘autocratic powers’ threat

Downing Street said the accord will allow the two countries’ forces to deploy together for training, joint exercises and disaster relief.

The Independent UK

Why RAF jets are flying over the UK today

Flypast marks Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida’s first official visit to UK

Daily Mirror

Reason why RAF Voyager plane escorted two Typhoon fighter jets over London today

Three RAF warplanes flew over London on May 5 to acknowledge a special meeting - but who is the meeting between and what kinds of planes were involved in the dramatic display?

Reuters

Japan to use nuclear to cut dependence on Russian energy -PM Kishida

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that it would use nuclear reactors to help reduce its own and other countries' dependence on Russian energy.

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