World Nov 08 G7 nations urge swift action to help Palestinian civilians trapped in besieged Gaza with limited aid The statement from G7 diplomats adds to pressure on Israel, which previously resisted U.S. calls for a “humanitarian pause.”…
World Jul 14 U.S. military chief lauds Japan's defense spending increase to combat rising threats from North Korea, China The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan's moves to double its defense spending over the next five years.
World May 21 WATCH: Ukraine's President Zelenskyy meets with Biden as G7 leaders pledge support President Joe Biden announced new military aid worth $375 million for Ukraine, saying the U.S. would provide ammunition and armored vehicles.
World May 20 Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Japan to meet with G7 leaders, bolster support against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Saturday in Japan for talks with the leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies, a personal appearance meant to galvanize global attention as the nations ratcheted up pressure on Moscow for its 15-month invasion of…
World May 19 Ukraine's Zelenskyy to attend G7 summit as world leaders tighten sanctions against Russia Leaders of the world's most powerful democracies are pledging to tighten punishments on Russia for invading Ukraine.
World Apr 15 Police investigate explosion at Japanese prime minister's campaign event Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed Saturday after someone threw an explosive device in his direction while he was campaigning at a fishing port in western Japan, officials said.
World Jul 08 Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated during a speech Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.
World Dec 01 Omicron keeps world on edge as more information drips out Much is still unknown about the new variant, including how contagious it is and whether it can evade vaccines, and the European Union chief acknowledged that waiting for scientists to tell the world more felt like "an eternity.”…
World Jul 23 Opening ceremony for Tokyo Summer Olympics sets striking tone amid pandemic As their opening unfolded, devoid of the usual crowd energy, the Olympics convened amid simmering anger and disbelief in much of the host country, but with hopes from organizers that the excitement of the sports to follow would offset the…
Politics Sep 22 WATCH: COVID-19 shows importance of international cooperation, Xi says “Burying one’s head in the sand like an ostrich in the face of economic globalization or trying to fight it with Don Quixote’s lance goes against the trend of history. Let this be clear: The world will never return to…