Politics

Japan vs Tunisia: Japan aims for three points after 2-2 draw with Netherlands ahead of June 21, 2026 kickoff Japan vs Tunisia at the World Cup on June 21, 2026: …

Tajani cancels US visit after Trump’s remarks about Prime Minister Meloni Tajani cancels US visit scheduled June 21 after Trump’s TV interview said Prime Minister Meloni ‘begged’ for a photo, …

Yuriko Koike to End Decade-Long Salary Halving for Tokyo Governor Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike will end her decade-long salary halving on July 31, 2026, restoring pay to pre-cut levels and …

World Cup goals analysis: late strikes and tighter contests define modern tournaments Data-driven look at World Cup goals reveals more late-game drama and an uptick in narrow results across tournaments …

House of Representatives security cameras to be installed inside Diet building after unanimous vote Japan’s lower house will add security cameras inside the Diet building, aiming to include installation costs …

Strait of Hormuz Transit Marks Evacuation of All Japan-Crewed Vessels from Persian Gulf Japan reports a tanker with three Japanese crew has transited the Strait of Hormuz, completing evacuation of …

Strait of Hormuz Reopens: Tankers, Including Japanese Vessels, Resume Transit After US‑Iran Memorandum US‑Iran memorandum prompted tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz. MarineTraffic shows 200 supertankers in the Persian …

Takaichi aide online meeting possibility not denied by PM amid allegations over smear video Prime Minister Takaichi said she "cannot deny" that her aide and a man linked to an …

Hormuz Strait Navigation Uncertain Despite US–Iran 14-Point Memorandum US and Iran’s 14-point memorandum aims to halt hostilities; Japan urges free, safe passage through the Hormuz Strait as dozens of Japan-related …