Macron welcomed China's leader to Elysée Palace with an exchange of Olympic torches and precious gifts, but is he deceiving himself that this can influence Xi?
The LDP's loss in the Shimane 1st by-election signals broader challenges. There are concerns over the Kishida leadership but a clear successor remains elusive.
Families of abductees met high-ranking US officials who voiced support for lifting Japanese sanctions targeting North Korea upon the return of all victims.
FM Yoko Kamikawa visited 6 nations including Africa and other Global South countries during Golden Week to strengthen collaboration on FOIP and the rule of law.
At 77, Japan's postwar Constitution is no longer able to defend the country. PM Kishida should push for the establishment of a drafting committee.
US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel explains why actions by China and North Korea make absorbing the April 13 lessons from Israel necessary for collective deterrence.
A new overtime cap on truck drivers could stagnate Japan's logistics systems. While automated transportation could help, more effective measures are needed.
Japan-China diplomatic word games hide the true dangers of Chinese intrusions in the Senkakus, unjust detentions, unfounded seafood ban, and other threats.
In the meeting, family members explained the urgency of international support for ending North Korea's abductions by returning all victims to their homes.
Kishida expressed Japan's solidarity with the US in defending "freedom, democracy, and the rule of law," earning standing ovations from American lawmakers.
There is a worldwide heightened awareness of social media influence tactics as concerns mount over AI manipulation of audio, video, and social media content.
After summits affirming defense cooperation with the US and the Philippines, Kishida avoided tackling China, Taiwan, and the South China Sea before the Diet.