Takaichi Proposes Amendment to Vice-Capital Plan Referendum Rules PM Takaichi on June 22 urged narrowing the voter base for a referendum tied to the vice-capital plan, seeking to shift any …
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H3 rocket launches in new 30 configuration, seeks answers to previous failure
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoH3 rocket resumes flights from Tanegashima in new "30" configuration, probing prior failure Japan’s H3 rocket resumed flights on June 12, 2026, launching the new "30" configuration from Tanegashima to …
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Japan seeks Asian partnerships to secure naphtha supply chains after Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Pursues Asian Partnerships as Naphtha Supply Disruption Hits Chemicals Sector Japan moves to forge Asian partnerships after the Iran conflict caused a naphtha supply disruption, seeking resilient regional chains …
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Japan designates China its most serious security concern, seeks deeper U.S. cooperation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan defense white paper to name China main security concern, cite radar lock and North Korea developments Japan defense white paper to name China main concern, cite radar lock on …
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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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Japan-led Antarctic meeting seeks protection for emperor penguins amid opposition
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAntarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Hiroshima nears close as emperor penguin protection and tourism rules face deadlock Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Hiroshima heads into its final plenary with disputes …
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Japan seeks NATO DIANA accelerator participation, aims to be first non‑NATO country
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan seeks entry to NATO’s DIANA accelerator, aiming to join as first non-member Japan seeks to join NATO’s DIANA accelerator to gain access to dual-use technologies and deepen defence-industry cooperation …
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U.S.-China Summit Seeks Stability but Fails to Resolve Taiwan Tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-China summit produces conciliatory rhetoric but leaves Taiwan and Iran energy issues unresolved U.S.-China summit in Beijing: Trump and Xi pledged cooperation while key disputes—Taiwan, arms sales, and Iran-linked energy …