Japan to intensify Ukraine assistance in first half of 2026
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama takes part in an online…
BWF World Tour Finals: China’s Shi, Wang face French, South Korean foes in year-end finale
China’s men’s world champion Shi Yuqi will take on Christo Popov in the title match ‌at badminton’s BWF…
Rubio Says US Can Support Japan While Working With China
The US can maintain close ties with Japan while pursuing productive engagement with China, even as tensions rise…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, Nifty 50, Japan BOJ rate decision
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Japan demands response from Finland over beauty queen’s ‘slanted eyes’ photos
Japan’s top government spokesman on Thursday expressed concern over images posted online of the winner of a beauty…
Fake videos generated by AI spreading on social media after quake struck northern Japan
Fake news, including AI-generated videos, flooded social media in the wake of a major earthquake that struck northern…
Finland PM apologises to Asian countries over MPs’ mocking posts
Finland’s prime minister apologised on Wednesday to citizens of Japan, China and South Korea after MPs sparked outrage…
G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong
December 17, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France,…
Yen gains ahead of BOJ meet as investors gird for busy week
SINGAPORE–The yen rose on Monday ahead of a crucial week which will see rate decisions from major central…
Zelenskyy reportedly says Kyiv willing to drop NATO membership demand – POLITICO
Ukraine is willing to drop demands for NATO accession should the U.S. and Europe offer sufficient security guarantees…
Southeast Asia barely features in America’s new security strategy
Washington’s latest national security blueprint may be one of its most consequential in years, yet it barely mentions…
Mega quake advisory remains following strong earthquake in northern Japan
Japan’s Meteorological Agency is urging people along the northern Pacific coast to stay vigilant for a mega quake…