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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party claims landslide victory in snap election
Asia-Pacific, News February 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party has won a landslide victory in Japan’s general election,
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US, EU and Japan plan minerals cooperation during Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News, US February 6, 2026 , by IRIA
The United States unveiled a critical minerals partnership with the European Union and Japan during the
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US and Japanese defense chiefs meet to strengthen alliance and discuss regional security issues
Asia-Pacific, News, US January 17, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met in Washington
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Japan approves record $58 billion defense budget amid regional tension
Asia-Pacific, News December 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget for the next fiscal year, marking a major step
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Trump holds calls with China’s Xi and Japan’s Takaichi amid rising regional tensions
Asia-Pacific, News, US November 26, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, with both sides emphasizing
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G20 Highlights: Johannesburg Summit focuses on climate, energy, AI and sustainable development amid US boycott
Africa, Europe, News November 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The 2025 Johannesburg G20 Summit, the first ever hosted on African soil, saw world leaders advance an
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China’s Xi Jinping urges stronger regional ties and economic cooperation during APEC Summit in South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News November 2, 2025 , by IRIA
China’s President Xi Jinping took center stage at the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, after President
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Trump secures rare minerals deal and Nobel Peace Prize nomination in Japan during Asia tour
Asia-Pacific, News, US October 29, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo, praising him
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North Korea test fires two hypersonic missiles ahead of APEC summit in South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News October 25, 2025 , by IRIA
North Korea confirmed it test-fired two hypersonic missiles this week. The tests come just days before
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Japan’s parliament elects hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as first female prime minister
Asia-Pacific, News October 22, 2025 , by IRIA
Japan’s parliament elected 64-year-old Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister