Japan’s Tomoko Akane Defends International Criminal Court Against U.S. Corruption Allegations Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, rejected U.S. accusations of corruption and vowed the court will persist …
vows
-
China Warns EU Over JD.com Takeover Bid, Vows Retaliation on Probe Beijing warns Brussels it may retaliate against the EU probe into JD.com’s takeover bid for Germany’s Ceconomy, citing national …
-
Politics
Trump Threatens Oman Over Iran Mediation, Vows Strikes if Obstructed
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Threatens Oman After Iran Mediation Breaks Down On Aug. 17, 2026, Pres. Trump threatened Oman after Iran talks stalled, warning he would "bomb" the country if it blocked efforts …
-
Politics
Ariake High captain vows to inspire Kumamoto quake victims at Koshien
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAriake High baseball captain channels April 2016 quake memory to inspire Kumamoto after July 28 tremor Ariake High baseball captain Misuda draws on memories of the April 2016 Kumamoto quake …
-
Politics
U.S. Defense Secretary reveals $37.5 billion Iran war cost as Trump vows imminent strike
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. war costs against Iran top $37.5 billion as Trump warns of strikes near Natanz Defense Secretary Hegges told senators on July 21, 2026 that U.S. war costs against Iran …
-
Lam Wing-kee dies in Taipei at 70, prompting renewed debate over press freedom Lam Wing-kee, former Causeway Bay Books manager, has died in Taipei at 70. His detention by China …
-
EU-China trade: EU leaders back diversification tool as bloc splits over pressure on Beijing EU-China trade: EU leaders approved a diversification tool to address a €1bn-per-day trade deficit with China, …
-
Business
Lee Jae Myung vows South Korea will dominate non‑semiconductor high‑tech sectors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLee Jae Myung Pledges South Korea High-Tech Dominance Beyond Semiconductors South Korea high-tech dominance pushed by President Lee as he pledges new investment and warns against over‑intervening in private firms …
-
Politics
Xi Jinping begins state visit to Pyongyang, vows China North Korea cooperation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoXi Jinping Visit to Pyongyang Marks First State Trip in Seven Years Xi Jinping visit to Pyongyang began on June 8, 2026, with the Chinese leader arriving for a two-day …
-
Politics
Trump vows to replace withdrawing musicians at Great American State Fair
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Vows to Fill In After Musicians Withdraw from Great American State Fair Thousands expected for National Mall events as artists cite political concerns over Freedom250-backed Great American State Fair. …