ICC urges Japan to counter US campaign against court
Japan should try to counter U.S. efforts to pressure members of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, the Japanese head of the court said on Wednesday, adding that…
Japan can assemble nuclear weapons within one year — Kremlin aide
Tokyo will be able to obtain its own nuclear weapons within a year, Russian Presidential Aide and Executive Secretary of the Eastern Economic Forum Organizing Committee Anton Kobyakov said. –…
Tokyo Expands Defence Capabilities With New Space Force and Okinawa Division
The Takaichi Cabinet is working to strengthen security policies under the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II. In the Diet session that adjourned…
North Korea says record-high Japan defense budget would risk ‘turmoil’
North Korea slammed Japan’s reported plans to increase its defense budget, accusing Tokyo on Saturday of preparing for a “war of aggression” as its US ally pursues talks with Pyongyang.…
Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands
Japan said Friday it had protested against Russia’s notification that Moscow would conduct missile tests off disputed islands visited by President Vladimir Putin earlier this month. – Bilateral relations have…
Japan, UK Strengthen Cooperation on Security, Technology and Economic Security
A short while ago, at 4 p.m., I held my first phone meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who assumed office last month. From my side, I once again…
Japan, Türkiye Deepen Strategic Partnership and Hormuz Cooperation
Today, at 5:30 p.m., I held a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who plays an important role in the Middle East region. On my side, I first…
US backs Japan over Putin trip to disputed islands
The United States recognizes Japan’s sovereignty over islands visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US ambassador to Tokyo said Friday. – “The United States remains unwavering in its support…
Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo’s ire
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island close to Japan on Thursday prompting a strong condemnation from Tokyo, which said his actions had made any improvement of relations between…
Japan, Iran Discuss Hormuz, De-escalation and Regional Security
Today, at 4:20 p.m., I held the fourth telephone meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian, taking into account the latest situation in the Middle East. From my side, I noted the…