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Japan PM Takaichi says Trump meeting in US being arranged for early 2026

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said arrangements are being made for her to meet with US President Donald Trump.

China urges travel agencies to cut Japan-bound visitors by 40%, say sources

In mid-November, the Chinese government called on its citizens to avoid visiting Japan.

Japan PM reassures markets with fiscal discipline in next year’s budget

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that her fiscal policy means strategic spending with a long-term perspective.

Coupang says all leaked customer information in data breach has been deleted

Coupang said it had identified a former employee confessed to the leak but did not disclose details about the alleged suspect.

China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China April 10, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies

Peng Peiyun (C), former State Councillor, claps at the second Asian Women's Forum in Beijing, June 23, 2005. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA/File Photo

Putin hails ‘invincible friendship’ with North Korea in New Year letter: KCNA

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the participation of North Korean soldiers aiding Moscow’s war effort against Ukraine.

‘Key to the White House’: South Korea President Lee receives golden key from Trump

Among other recipients of the key are also Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr Elon Musk and Christiano Ronaldo.

Japan to test mine rare earth mud from deep seabed

Tokyo, like its Western allies, is seeking to secure stable supplies of critical minerals as China, the dominant supplier of rare earths, tightens export controls.

China manga convention bars Japanese content amid tensions

The event’s organisers said there would be a “full-scale adjustment” of content towards “a new Chinese style” theme.

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