Takaichi to Skip NATO Summit in Turkey; Motegi to Represent Japan Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi will not attend the NATO summit in Turkey on July 7–8, 2026, opting to send …
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Xi Jinping Concludes North Korea Visit, Seeks to Shore Up Beijing’s Influence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi Jinping visit to North Korea underscores Beijing’s regional strategy as Pyongyang advances weapons ties Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up a two-day visit to North Korea on June 9, …
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Armenia parliamentary election sees US, Russia, China and India jostle for influence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiArmenia parliamentary election draws global powers as new trade corridor stakes rise Armenia parliamentary election draws scrutiny from U.S., Russia, China and India as Yerevan becomes pivotal to a new …
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Strait of Hormuz closure triggers Asian oil shock and widens China’s influence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStrait of Hormuz closure reverberates across Asia as oil prices and shipping face acute disruption Strait of Hormuz closure sends shockwaves through Asian economies as shipping firms suspend Gulf transits …