U.S. and China Search for Common Ground on AI Governance at Geneva Conference U.S. and China meet in Geneva to seek agreement on AI governance amid different domestic rules, aiming …
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Imperial Household Law amendment nears cabinet approval after LDP and Ishin talks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoRuling parties move to finalize Imperial Household Law amendment as Cabinet considers same-day decision LDP and Nippon Ishin finalize talks on the Imperial Household Law amendment June 30 as government …
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Evergrande unit shares plunge after majority stake sale talks scrapped
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEvergrande Unit Shares Plunge After Majority-Stake Sale Talks Collapse Evergrande unit shares plunged after talks to sell a majority stake were scrapped, dealing a blow to liquidators seeking funds and …
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US-Iran Talks Open in Switzerland Amid Deep Gaps Over Hormuz and Lebanon
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-Iran talks begin in Switzerland amid deep divisions over Hormuz and Lebanon U.S.-Iran talks opened June 21 in Buergenstock, Switzerland, seeking a final end to hostilities under a 60-day window …
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US and Iran begin Switzerland talks seeking final ceasefire amid Hormuz blockade
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-Iran talks begin in Bürgenstock with nuclear issue at center and Lebanon tensions rising U.S.-Iran talks opened on June 21, 2026, in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, to seek a final agreement ending …
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TEPCO advances buyout talks with SoftBank, JIP and foreign funds over 1 trillion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTEPCO partnership talks advance as SoftBank, JIP and foreign funds begin due diligence Japan’s TEPCO partnership talks enter detailed due diligence as proposals include buyouts and investment packages exceeding 1 …
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U.S. and Iran Sign 14-Point Memorandum to Halt Fighting and Start 60-Day Talks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-Iran 14-Point Memorandum Released, Calls for Ceasefire and 60-Day Negotiation Period U.S. administration officials released a 14-point memorandum on June 17, 2026, outlining a ceasefire and a 60-day negotiation window …
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U.S. and Iran reach agreement to end fighting with nuclear talks ahead
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS-Iran agreement announced by Trump to end hostilities, but path to final deal remains uncertain Trump announced a US-Iran agreement on June 14 to end hostilities and begin talks on …
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China deploys ships east of Taiwan near undersea cables amid boundary talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina extends maritime surveillance east of Taiwan amid Japan–Philippine boundary talks Beijing’s move to broaden maritime surveillance east of Taiwan raises regional concerns over undersea cables and shipping lanes, as …
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Israel and Iran resume attacks after April ceasefire as US talks stall
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIran-Israel clashes resume after April ceasefire as talks stall and leaders face domestic pressure Iran-Israel clashes flared two months after the April 8 ceasefire as US-Iran talks stalled; leaders face …