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Japan opens talks with the Philippines on Abukuma-class escort ship export Japan begins talks with the Philippines to export retired Abukuma-class escort ships after April rule changes; legal reform, training …

Strait of Hormuz clashes follow U.S. "Project Freedom" launch, raising shipping and energy fears May 4, 2026 clashes near the Strait of Hormuz after ‘Project Freedom’ launch raise shipping dangers, …

Iran military action near the Strait of Hormuz resumes with missile and drone strikes toward US ships and UAE Iran military action near the Strait of Hormuz resumed on May …

U.S.-Iran tensions flare after Trump accuses Iran of attacking South Korean cargo ship U.S.-Iran tensions escalate after Trump accused Iran of attacking a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait …

Japan and Australia sign joint declaration to bolster Japan-Australia economic security cooperation Japan and Australia sign joint declaration in Canberra on May 4, 2026 to deepen economic security cooperation on …

Port Island revitalization: Kobe invests more than ¥2 billion to revive aging artificial island Kobe is spending over ¥2 billion on a Port Island revitalization project to counter depopulation and …

Port Island regeneration: Residents deliver two-year proposal to Kobe City amid aging and hollowing Kobe’s Port Island regeneration advances as residents’ federation submits a two-year proposal in May 2026 to …

Trump rejects Iran proposal, warns of possible retaliation as mediation falters President Trump rejects Iran proposal to end hostilities, saying on May 2, 2026 the terms are unacceptable and warning …

Idemitsu Maru Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Signals Iran’s ‘Special Consideration’ for Japan Iran allowed Japanese tanker Idemitsu Maru to pass the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomatic move amid a …