Japan's exports to the world rise but drop to the US due to tariffs
Read full article: Japan's exports to the world rise but drop to the US due to tariffsJapanโs global exports gained 3.7% in October from a year ago, while imports from the world edged up 0.6%, according to government data.
Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting Trump
Read full article: Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting TrumpJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has received praise for her diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter China
Read full article: Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter ChinaU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending.
US launches strikes on 4 alleged drug-running boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14
Read full article: US launches strikes on 4 alleged drug-running boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the U.S. military carried out strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean against four boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit
Read full article: South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summitSouth Koreaโs new president is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a high-stakes meeting on the sidelines.
Trump will meet Japanโs new prime minister and address US troops in next stop on Asia trip
Read full article: Trump will meet Japanโs new prime minister and address US troops in next stop on Asia tripPresident Donald Trump spent his day in Japan bonding with new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier.
For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
Read full article: For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truckPresident Donald Trump has landed in Japan, where he'll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time.
Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits
Read full article: Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summitsJapan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office.
Japan's new leader vows to further boost defense spending as regional tensions rise
Read full article: Japan's new leader vows to further boost defense spending as regional tensions riseJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first major policy speech on Friday, pledged to further accelerate Japanโs military buildup and spending, and an early upgrading of the country's security strategy to allow more offensive roles and arms exports as tensions rise with China, North Korea and Russia.
Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy
Read full article: Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategyJapanโs new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense power to rapidly adapt to changing warfare and growing tension in the region when U.S. President Donald Trump visits Tokyo next week.
Japan's first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party
Read full article: Japan's first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated partySanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated political landscape.
Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime minister
Read full article: Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime ministerSanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan's first female prime minister after her party secured a crucial coalition partner.
Citing unease over graft, Japan's Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP
Read full article: Citing unease over graft, Japan's Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDPThe head of Japanโs Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption.
Japan's first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated group
Read full article: Japan's first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated groupIn a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japanโs long-governing Liberal Democrats is one of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party seen as an obstacle to womenโs advancement.
Japanโs ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM
Read full article: Japanโs ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PMJapanโs governing party has elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the countryโs first female prime minister.
Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan's ruling party and become prime minister
Read full article: Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan's ruling party and become prime ministerJapanโs governing party has picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week.
A record 9 lawmakers are vying to become Japan's leader, with pledges of change and stronger defense
Read full article: A record 9 lawmakers are vying to become Japan's leader, with pledges of change and stronger defenseA record nine Japanese lawmakers have formally entered the race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as head of the governing party and leader of the nation, hoping to regain public support for the party following corruption scandals.
The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expert
Read full article: The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expertJapan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishidaโs governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement.
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2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PM
Read full article: 2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PMTwo women are among candidates for Japanโs governing party leadership for the first time in 13 years in what seems like a big step in the country's male-dominated politics.

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