The U.S. ambassador has enthusiastically embraced his host country. But critics say he has overstepped diplomatic bounds with his advocacy on equality. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea leaders pray at memorial for Korean atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have prayed together at a memorial for Korean victims of the 1945 atomic bombing in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Yoon praises Japan’s Kishida for his efforts to mend ties
HIROSHIMA (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Sunday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's expression of compassion for those who suffered as forced labourers under Japan's colonial rule had resonated with many South Koreans. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Yoon thanks Japan’s Kishida for his efforts to mend ties
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Sunday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's words resonated with many South Koreans when earlier this month he said that "his heart hurts" for those who suffered from forced labour under Japan's colonial rule. ( read original story ...)
Australia news live: Albanese talks Quad plans at G7 in Japan; Marles celebrates one year of Labor government
Birmingham said the prime minister’s dialogue with China was welcome but “there is a point where we should expect clear outcomes”. The shadow minister said China was “acting in breach of its commitments under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement” by maintaining the sanctions, ( read original story ...)
Japan announces new sanctions against Russia — media report
Japan's government has announced additional sanctions against Russia in response to its war of aggression against Ukraine, the Japanese outlet Nikkei Asia reported on May 20. ( read original story ...)
Biden Meeting Ukraine’s Zelenskiy, South Korea and Japan on Sunday
HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday and also hold a joint meeting with the leaders of South Korea and Japan, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Pictures of the week: Surfers Against Sewage protests, Rishi Sunak in Japan and a monkey quenching its thirst
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on board the Japanese aircraft carrier, JS Izumo where he inspected a guard of honour with vice defence minister, Toshiro Ino during a visit to the Japan Maritime ... ( read original story ...)
Zelenskyy arrives at G-7 summit in Japan, drums up military and financial support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took a lengthy trip to Japan to attend the G-7 summit and ask for more support in the war against Russia. ( read original story ...)
China Southern Airlines resumes Dalian-Nagoya flight route
The route was halted for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. China Southern Airlines is currently the only operator of direct passenger flights between the two cities, according to the Dalian ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Kasper Junker double hands Grampus comeback win over Sanfrecce
TOYOTA (Kyodo) -- Kasper Junker hit a brace as Nagoya Grampus came from behind to beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 in the J-League first division Saturday. The Danish forward struck minutes before and ... ( read original story ...)
At G7, Japan and Germany want a rethink on the ‘Global South’
Japan and Germany say it is time for a rethink of how some of the world's most powerful institutions - including the United Nations Security Council - deal with emerging countries. ( read original story ...)
Zelenskyy says peace will be ‘closer’ as he makes dramatic visit to Japan for G7 summit
Wearing his trademark green fatigues he shook hands with officials before he was whisked off to the summit in the first city to suffer a nuclear attack. ( read original story ...)
Italy’s Meloni to leave Japan G7 a day early to tackle floods crisis at home – sources
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to leave the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima a day earlier than scheduled to lead the response to flooding which hit the north of her country this week, ( read original story ...)
France’s Macron: Zelenskiy’s Japan visit a ‘game changer’
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Japan for the Group of Seven (G7) summit a "game changer," as the two met for talks on the sidelines of the event. ( read original story ...)
Biden says U.S. can avoid default and raise debt ceiling at G-7 summit in Japan.
President Joe Biden says he's not worried about debt ceiling talks. Biden is at the G-7 Summit, where he's expected to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy. ( read original story ...)