Category: japan
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Media Monitor: CSIS Nuclear Policy News Roundup Covers Space Weapons, Iran, CTBT and TPNW
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News reports on a US space weapons disclosure, Iran's defiant UN message, Japan's CTBT call, and Gabon signing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldIranJapanGabonBelgiumGeneral PoliticsMilitaryEnergyAsiaMiddle EastAfricaEurope CSISNuclear Policy Newsspace weaponsIran nuclear programComprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban TreatyTreaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear WeaponsChina US nuclear relations
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Google Beam Expands to Six Countries With 18 Partners and First Extended Network
Google Beam rolls out to the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany and Japan, adds HP hardware and an Industrious workspace network, and reports internal gains in connection and meeting efficiency.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborUSAUnited KingdomJapan Google BeamHP DimensionIndustriousBain and CompanyNetflixvideo conferencingremote workGoogleAlphabet
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Media Monitor: CSIS Briefing Highlights Nuclear Policy Developments Across U.S., Europe, Middle East and Asia
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News reports a Navy cruise missile contract, Russian uranium leverage, French deterrence talks with Latvia, Iran's stance at the UN and China's nuclear expansion.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldMilitaryEnergyMiddle EastAsiaEuropeRussiaIranChinaJapanLatviaFrance CSISNuclear Policy NewsJRC Integrated SystemsSLCM-NRussia uranium enrichmentLatvia nuclear deterrenceIran nuclear programJapan nuclear weaponsChina nuclear expansion
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Media Monitor: White House Says Trump to Address U.N. General Assembly Tuesday
The White House is reporting that President Donald J. Trump will address the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, with live coverage beginning at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
Politics and GovernmentWorldUSABrazilUnited KingdomJapanWhite HouseGeneral PoliticsMiddle EastAsiaEuropeLatin America Donald TrumpUnited Nations General AssemblyNew York CityLuiz Inácio Lula da SilvaGulf Cooperation Councilbilateral meetingsThe White House
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MSMT Report Exposes North Korea's Overseas Labour Sanctions Evasion
Eleven nations release MSMT report detailing DPRK's unlawful overseas labour deployments, generating up to $800 million in 2025 and urging the UN Security Council to restore its Panel of Experts.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictLaw EnforcementMilitaryAsiaEuropeNorth KoreaRussiaChinaUnited KingdomAustraliaCanadaFranceGermanyItalyJapanNetherlandsNew ZealandSouth KoreaFederal GovernmentLegalEmployment and Labor Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring TeamDPRKUnited Nations Security Council resolutionsoverseas labour programsanctions evasionPanel of ExpertsUK Government
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Caregiver Health Risks, Oral Cancer Drug Costs and Japan's Record Centenarian Population
TIME Health reports on warning signs that caregiving is harming health, insurance barriers to oral cancer drugs, and Japan's record 107,000 centenarians, plus a federal finding that 30% of U.S. adults ate no fruit on a given day.
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Media Monitor: Japan Confirms Joint Yen Intervention with U.S.
The Japan Times is reporting that Japan and the U.S. have confirmed their first joint yen intervention since 2011, signaling readiness for further action to manage the currency.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsJapan YenCurrency InterventionForeign ExchangeEconomic Policy2011 EarthquakeThe Japan Times
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Media Monitor: U.S. Tariffs Loom, China's Global Standing Rises, Japan Plans Fetal Pig Kidney Transplant
The Japan Times reports on new U.S. tariffs, shifting global confidence in leaders, a groundbreaking pig kidney transplant plan in Japan, and how Japanese startups are navigating regulations for prediction markets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyMedical ScienceLegalAsiaEuropeJapan TariffsTradeChinaXenotransplantationComedyThe Japan Times
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Media Monitor: Japan Times reports on Middle East tensions, BOJ policy, crime, tech, and sumo injuries
The Japan Times is reporting on renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities, the Bank of Japan's monetary policy, a shocking crime in Ibaraki, Bain Capital's exit from Kioxia, and a spate of sumo injuries.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldLaw EnforcementEconomyFinancial MarketsArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastLegalJapan IranBank of JapanKioxiaSumoThe Japan Times
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United Airlines Boosts Japan Service with New Sapporo and Tokyo-Narita Flights
United Airlines expands Japan service with new nonstop flights. Seasonal service from San Francisco to Sapporo begins in December, while daily year-round flights between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita launch in October, enhancing connections across Asia.
BusinessWorldJapanTransportationEconomyAsia United AirlinesSapporoTokyo-NaritaInternational FlightsChicagoSan Francisco
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Media Monitor: Japan Times Reports on Yen, BOJ, and Political Developments
The Japan Times is reporting on Japan-U.S. yen synchronization, a potential Bank of Japan rate hike, new political support for Sanae Takaichi, and a Tokyo court's naturalization ruling.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldConflictEconomyFinancial MarketsGeneral PoliticsLegalAsiaMiddle EastJapan YenBank of JapanSanae TakaichiNaturalizationTaiwanThe Japan Times
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Media Monitor: Japan Times Reports on Trump's Asia Tour, Dodgers' Win
The Japan Times reports on President Trump's Asia tour, the Dodgers' World Series win, and Japan's Defense Minister's concerns about China's military moves.
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessWorldAsiaJapanGeneral PoliticsTradeMilitary Donald TrumpDodgersWorld SeriesYoshinobu YamamotoASEANChinaThe Japan Times
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Media Monitor: Komeito Exit Shakes Japanese Politics, Trump Tariffs Roil Markets
The Japan Times reports Komeito's departure from the ruling coalition impacts the PM vote. Trump's tariffs on China and Japan's economic shifts add uncertainty.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologySportJapanGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeFinancial MarketsEconomyMedical ScienceAstronomy and Space KomeitoLDPSanae TakaichiTrump TariffsChinaNikkei 225The Japan Times
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US and Japan Strengthen Ties on Competition Issues
The FTC, DOJ, and Japan Fair Trade Commission met in Washington to discuss competition issues, building on a long history of collaboration and aiming to benefit consumers and workers in both countries.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeFederal GovernmentAsiaJapanLegal Federal Trade CommissionJapan Fair Trade CommissionAntitrustCompetitionAndrew N. FergusonAbigail SlaterEiji Chatani
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Media Monitor: ABC News on AUKUS Payment, Cyberattack, Trump Trade Deal
ABC News reports on a confirmed AUKUS payment, a cyberattack affecting IVF patients, and Donald Trump's announcement of a trade deal with Japan.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyHealthWorldMediaAustraliaJapanFederal GovernmentTradeFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceComputers and InternetLegalSocial IssuesAsia AUKUScyberattackDonald Trumptrade dealAnthony AlbaneseJeffrey EpsteinABC News Australia
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Media Monitor: ABC News Reports on AUKUS Payment, Cyberattack
The ABC reports on a confirmed AUKUS payment, a cyberattack on IVF patient data, Trump's trade deal with Japan, and a former coach admitting to sexual offenses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLawAustraliaJapanHealthMedia AUKUScyberattacktrade dealsexual offensesDonald TrumpAnthony AlbaneseABC News
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Media Monitor: Japan Times Reports on Tokyo Election Results, US-Iran Tensions, and Business Ventures
The Japan Times reports on the LDP's setback in Tokyo elections, Japan's stance on U.S.-Iran tensions, new business ventures, trade deal prospects, and Shohei Ohtani's milestone home run.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldJapanAsiaTradeFinancial MarketsInternational Relations Liberal Democratic PartyTokyo assembly electionIranMitsuiToyotaNippon SteelShohei OhtaniThe Japan Times
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Media Monitor: Japan, U.S. Scrap Meeting Over Defense Spending
The Japan Times reports that Japan and the U.S. have called off a planned meeting after the U.S. requested Japan increase its defense budget to 3.5% of its GDP.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportMediaJapanAsiaEconomyMilitaryTradeMiddle EastEuropeSocial IssuesEntertainmentLaw Enforcement Defense SpendingToyotaDjiboutiChinaThe Japan Times
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Prime Minister to Host G7 Leaders in Kananaskis, Alberta
The Prime Minister will host G7 leaders in Kananaskis, Alberta, on June 16, 2025, starting with a meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and including working sessions on global economic issues.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldCanadaJapanFranceItalyEuropeGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeEconomy Prime MinisterG7KananaskisAlbertaDonald J. TrumpIshiba ShigeruEmmanuel MacronCanada Prime Minister Mark Carney
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Japan's Fertility Rate Plummets to Record Low
Japan's fertility rate has plummeted to a record low, presenting a significant challenge for the government. Other news includes trade, politics, minerals, anniversaries, sports and automobiles.
WorldBusinessPolitics and GovernmentSportJapanAsiaEuropeTradeEconomyGeneral Politics fertility rategovernmentLiberal Democratic PartySouth KoreaChina
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Australia, Japan, US Deepen Defence Cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Defence ministers from Australia, Japan, and the US met in Singapore, reaffirming their commitment to enhance trilateral interoperability, bolster regional security, and deepen cooperation with regional partners in the Indo-Pacific.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMilitaryAustraliaJapanAsiaPhilippinesIndo-Pacific Trilateral Defense Ministerial MeetingRichard MarlesNakatani GenPete HegsethMilitary exercisesDefenseUS DoD
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Poilievre to Release Costed Platform 'Soon' as Election Looms
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to release his costed platform 'soon,' making him the last major party leader to do so with the election just a week away.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldScience & TechnologyCanadaJapanItalyGeneral PoliticsConservative PartyTradeEconomyTourismSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Pierre PoilievreElectionCosted PlatformPoliticsGovernment
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Top Stories: Poilievre on Handgun Ban, Students Vote in Switzerland, and Cocaine's Impact
Poilievre avoids questions on handgun ban repeal. Canadian students on a tall ship will vote in Switzerland. Cocaine market explosion impacts communities. Tributes for puppeteer Noreen Young pour in.
Politics and GovernmentWorldEntertainmentSportScience & TechnologyCanadaSwitzerlandColombiaItalyJapanGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentConservative PartyTradeMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TVMiddle EastAsia Pierre PoilievreNoreen YoungBritish ColumbiaKing Charles