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Japan's Bruised Ruling Party To Pick Yet Another Leader

Japan's ruling party elects its fifth leader in as many years Saturday, charged with reviving its flagging fortunes as a new anti-immigration grouping snaps at its heels.

International Business Times

Japan’s next leader may be its first woman as LDP seeks change

The new party president is still likely to become prime minister because the LDP still has the most seats in the lower house

The Independent UK

China Critic Takaichi Joins Party Race, Could Become Japan's First Woman Leader

Japanese political hawk and strident China critic Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday she will run in the ruling party's leadership election, a campaign that could make her Japan's first woman prime minister.

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EU leader calls for sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza

The Independent UK

China sanctions Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei, outspoken critic of Chinese Communist Party

The move marks the first time China has formally sanctioned a Japanese parliamentarian for political speech

The Independent UK

Who could replace Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister?

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces critical leadership contest

The Independent UK

Japan's chief trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo calls for faster action on its tariffs deal

Japan’s top trade negotiator has abruptly canceled a trip to Washington aimed at issuing a joint statement on a tariffs deal with the Trump administration

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The Latest: US trade partners around the world react to Trump's new tariffs

U.S. trade partners are reacting to President Donald Trump’s executive order that would introduce new tariffs on many of them in seven days

The Independent UK

Trump's new tariffs give some countries a break, while shares and US dollar sink

U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries have drawn expressions of relief from some countries that negotiated a deal or managed to whittle them down from rates announced in April

The Independent UK

Japan protests to China after ‘dangerous’ moves by warplanes over Pacific

Japan said J-15 warplanes operating from two Chinese aircraft carriers in the Pacific carried out risky manouevres.

Al Jazeera

Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japan military plane as Pacific tensions rise

J-15 jet took off from Chinese aircraft carrier and reportedly came within 45 metres of Japanese patrol plane

The Guardian - UK

Two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific for first time, Japan says

Tokyo says it has conveyed an ‘appropriate message’ to Beijing over vessels’ movements.

Al Jazeera

Japanese seafood set to return to China after Fukushima wastewater row

Tokyo and Beijing are closing in on a deal to allow Japanese seafood exports to resume following 2023 ban.

Al Jazeera

How world leaders are reacting to India-Pakistan military attacks

Nations call for restraint as India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’, attacking several sites in Pakistan, which retaliates.

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International Business Times

Japan PM Says Trump Tariffs A 'National Crisis'

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Japanese goods are a "national crisis", Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday ahead of cross-party talks on mitigating the impact.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffs

The new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war

International Business Times

Japan Says US Tariffs 'Extremely Regrettable', May Break WTO Rules

Japan slammed Thursday as "extremely regrettable" US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, saying they may break WTO rules and the two countries' trade agreement.

International Business Times

Japan Warns Of 'Significant Impact' From US Tariffs

Japan's government warned Thursday of a "significant impact" on its economic ties with the United States and on global trade, after President Donald Trump announced import tariffs on cars.

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The Independent UK

Japan won't join UN meeting on nuclear weapons ban, citing support for US deterrence

Japan will not attend a U_N_ conference on the treaty banning nuclear weapons, a top government official in Tokyo said Monday, noting U_S_ nuclear deterrence is crucial to the country’s security and that its participation would send the “wrong message.”

The Independent UK

Senior Afghan Taliban officials in Japan for talks with Japanese officials

Japanese officials say senior Afghan Taliban officials are in Japan for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan build a more inclusive political system and protect human rights

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Japan Requests Exemption From U.S. Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

Japan seeks exemption from new U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, transitioning from previous duty-free quotas. Impact on Japanese economy under scrutiny.

International Business Times

Japan PM To Meet Trump On Feb 6-8 US Trip

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet President Donald Trump on a visit to the United States this week, top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Chinese man sentenced to death for stabbing attack near Japanese school in Shanghai

Zhou Jiasheng told court he carried out attack because he ‘no longer wanted to live’

The Independent UK

Chinese court sentences man to death over knife attack at a Japanese school bus stop

A Chinese man who injured a Japanese mother and her child and killed a Chinese bus attendant trying to protect them in a knife attack near Shanghai last June has been sentenced to death

Evening Standard

Honda and Nissan set to merge forming world's third largest automaker

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, creating the world's third largest automaker

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