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With U.S. help, Japan wants to go from player to power in space

Space is a key area of cooperation for Japan with the United States, its closest ally, amid heightened tensions with an increasingly assertive China, which itself aims to become a space power.

Reuters

Tokyo Olympic film debuts in Japan; headed next to Cannes

The documentary film about the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics has had it first public viewing

The Independent UK

Albanese sworn in as PM in Australia ahead of Tokyo summit

Australia’s new prime minister has been sworn into office ahead of a Tokyo summit with President Joe Biden

The Independent UK

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Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against Chinese aggression in a comment that seemed to stretch the limits of the ambiguous U.S. policy towards the self-ruled island.

Reuters

PM Modi arrives in Japan on two-day visit to attend Quad summit, bilaterals

Tokyo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 23 arrived in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit

The Hindu

Federal election: Anthony Albanese sworn in as Prime Minister ahead of Quad meeting, Josh Frydenberg concedes Kooyong to Dr Monique Ryan — as it happened

Dr Monique Ryan thanks a "respectful" Josh Frydenberg after he conceded the race for the seat of Kooyong. The former treasurer described the last 12 years as "an incredible privilege".

ABC News

Anthony Albanese and four senior frontbenchers sworn in ahead of Quad trip

Moments after he is officially sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia, the Labor leader appears alongside his new ministers and makes a symbolic change inside parliament.

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Labor to make Australia proud: Albanese

Australia's 31st prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation proud of his government, as he and a small team of ministers were sworn in.

AAP

PM Modi to attend U.S. Indo-Pacific economic plan launch in Tokyo

India is yet to take a decision on joining the framework

The Hindu

PM to attend Tokyo launch of U.S. trade initiative

India is yet to take a decision on joining trade partnership framework, but is keen to understand the ‘contours’ of the plan

The Hindu

Quad to unveil 'eye in sky' to check Chinese illegal fishing in Indo-Pacific

TOKYO: In order to check China's illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific region, the Quadrilateral Security Alliance (Quad ) has planned to launch a satellite-based maritime security initiative.

The Times of India

Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing

President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday to launch a plan for greater U.S. economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer scant benefit to countries in the region.

Reuters

Australia’s government is changing after nine years of the Coalition – what happens next?

From the swearing in of Anthony Albanese and his ministers, to department ‘red books’, the public service is ready for the transition

The Guardian - AU

Laura Muir happy to be back with a bang after injury lay-off

TRAINED to pursue a diagnosis and then seek a cure, the qualified veterinarian in Laura Muir could surely appreciate the grand tour of possibilities…

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

Birmingham Diamond League: Laura Muir and Keely Hodgkinson put injuries behind in potentially landmark season

Britain’s Tokyo middle-distance heroes Laura Muir and Keely Hodgkinson put winter injuries behind them as they returned to home soil and began their potentially landmark outdoor campaigns with encouraging victories at Saturday’s Birmingham Diamond League.

Irish Mirror

Tragic story of world's loneliest princess who faces harrowing choice

Japan’s Princess Toshi is in a heartbreaking position

Bangkok Post

Japan protests Chinese maritime activity

TOKYO: Japan has lodged an official protest with China after discovering what it claimed were efforts by Beijing to develop gas fields in disputed waters in the East China Sea.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tokyo Protests to Beijing over East China Sea Construction

Japan has lodged an official protest with China after discovering what it claimed were efforts by Beijing to develop gas fields in disputed waters in the East China Sea. Tokyo's foreign ministry said Friday it had confirmed that Beijing was building in the area -- where the two countries' exclusive…

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The Independent UK

Japan welcomes new US Indo-Pacific economic initiative

Japan is welcoming a new U.S. economic initiative for the Indo-Pacific that President Joe Biden is expected to roll out during a visit to Tokyo next week because it demonstrates American commitment to a regional economic order that is not just about market access

The Independent UK

Star-studded Birmingham Diamond League offers exciting glimpse of future

The newly-renovated Alexander Stadium, which will host the Commonwealth Games, provides great potential for the future of British athletics

Al Jazeera

Biden begins Asia tour aimed at boosting Indo-Pacific ties

US president visits South Korea, Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances amid China’s rise and Russia-Ukraine war.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | PM Modi to visit Tokyo for Quad summit next week; China’s Pangong bridge construction is in occupied territory, says India, and more

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The Hindu

PM Modi to fly to Japan for Quad summit next week

PM will be meeting the American President, and the Prime Ministers of Japan and Australia

The Guardian - UK

Reece Prescod becomes first Team GB athlete to forgive CJ Ujah publicly

The sprinter Reece Prescod has become the first British athlete to forgive CJ Ujah publicly for failing a drugs test and costing Team GB a 4x100m relay silver medal at last year’s Tokyo Olympics

The Guardian - UK

‘Each little thing in my life is precious’: Ken Watanabe on cancer, childhood and Hollywood cliches

His role in The Last Samurai changed Hollywood’s attitude to Asian characters overnight – but illness very nearly ended his career. He discusses recovery, regret and yakuza drama Tokyo Vice

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