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China missile test across Pacific raises alarm ahead of Pacific Island Forum meeting China missile test that crossed 7,000 km of the Pacific and landed near Kiribati has intensified security …

Takaichi phone calls with world leaders absent since June 1, raising diplomatic questions Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has no public record of calls with other world leaders since June …

Asia’s future of mobility debated at Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 in Bangkok Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 in Bangkok saw leaders chart the future of mobility and carbon neutrality …

Nikkei Business Forum in Bangkok Brings Asia-Pacific Leaders Together on Energy, Mobility and AI Nikkei business forum Bangkok brings 20 Asia-Pacific leaders to tackle energy crisis, mobility shift and the …

Prime Minister Takaichi Faces Sharp Criticism After Avoiding Answers in 60-Minute Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Takaichi’s refusal to answer key questions during a July 15, 2026, 60-minute party leaders’ …

Pacific Nations Condemn China Missile Test in the South Pacific Pacific leaders denounce China missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone on June 6, 2026, prompting calls for stronger …

Prime Minister Takaichi to Attend Budget Committee and July Leaders’ Debate, LDP Says LDP and opposition agree to schedule concentrated Budget Committee deliberation with Prime Minister Takaichi present and a …

Imperial Household Law amendment: Parliamentary leaders table supplementary resolution emphasizing 30-year reviews Lawmakers tabled a supplementary resolution for the Imperial Household Law amendment this week, requiring 30-year reviews to consider …

G7 communique to be dropped at Evian summit amid widening U.S.-allies rift G7 communique will be dropped at the Evian summit as leaders seek to avoid airing deepening divisions between …