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Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, expressed her determination to continue working to significantly boost Japan’s defense capabilities and increase related spending. Takaichi called for creating a

(Adnkronos) – Italy still has troops in Niger to help it fight trafficking, terrorism and control its territory and wants “a leading role” in the crucial Sahel country, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said ahead of a visit to Africa.  “Italy wants to

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Tuesday reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to promoting a mutually beneficial strategic relationship to build constructive and stable ties. The two ministers held their first talks over

Washington, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stressed the importance of prudent monetary policy in Japan to stabilize inflation expectations and exchange rates during a meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, the U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday. In

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to enhance cooperation to secure the supply of critical minerals, including rare earth minerals, and promote advancements in seven fields of science and technology, including artificial intelligence. The two countries

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese court hearings are expected to end in November over an order to dissolve the Unification Church, which allegedly inspired the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe three years ago. Tokyo High Court is examining an

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani and interior minister Matteo Piantedosi headed to Africa on Tuesday on a “strategic mission” to bolster Italy’s partnerships with Mauritania, Senegal and Niger, Tajani wrote on X.  “Setting off on a strategic mission to Mauritania, Senegal,

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed Tuesday to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance. Motegi, who took office last week, held his first in-person meeting with Rubio,

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tuesday that his ministry would send Self-Defense Forces personnel to Akita Prefecture within the day to discuss measures to prevent bear attacks. Koizumi made the remark at a meeting with Akita Governor

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted an autumn garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Tuesday, inviting about 1,900 guests. The Imperial couple and other members of the Imperial Family were divided into two