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Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits

Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits

  • The meetings mark the first time sitting leaders of the two countries have visited each other’s hometowns
  • South Korea’s presidential office expressed hope that Tuesday’s summit would strengthen mutual trust between the two leaders
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Trump compares Pearl Harbor to strikes on Iran in meeting Japan’s leader

Trump compares Pearl Harbor to strikes on Iran in meeting Japan’s leader

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Japan’s Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

Japan’s Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

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Developing Japan's ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi forges stunning election win video

Japan's ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi forges stunning election win

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Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of vote

Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of vote

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Britain, Japan agree to deepen defense and security cooperation

Britain, Japan agree to deepen defense and security cooperation

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Japan’s Takaichi moves toward snap election after only 3 months in office video

Japan’s Takaichi moves toward snap election after only 3 months in office

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Update China’s top paper urges US to rein in Tokyo over Taiwan. Trump earlier called Japan PM to lower the volume 

China’s top paper urges US to rein in Tokyo over Taiwan. Trump earlier called Japan PM to lower the volume 

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China unleashes ‘wolf warriors’ in diplomatic duel with Japan

China unleashes ‘wolf warriors’ in diplomatic duel with Japan

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Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

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Update Japan protests China’s travel advisory over Taiwan remarks

Japan protests China’s travel advisory over Taiwan remarks

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Japan nuclear sector seeks greater support in new reactor builds, lobby head says

Japan nuclear sector seeks greater support in new reactor builds, lobby head says

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‘Stealth husband’ of Japan’s new PM vows quiet support

‘Stealth husband’ of Japan’s new PM vows quiet support

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