By withdrawing its invitation to Israel to the ceremony for atomic bomb victims, Nagasaki City politicized and marred a deeply solemn and sacred occasion.
The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh raises the potential for continued violent confrontations in the Middle East.
The deal nicely links transportation routes under construction by India with Iran's Chabahar Port while it presents several perplexing challenges for Japan.
US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel explains why actions by China and North Korea make absorbing the April 13 lessons from Israel necessary for collective deterrence.
How could Iran demand no retaliation after its direct attack on Israel? Now the world must prevent the escalation of the Middle East conflict.
Grieving for the women of Israel and Gaza, Yoko Kamikawa believes restoring human dignity and peace in the Middle East would be easier with more women...
Japan and other donor nations must find ways to extend assistance to Palestinian refugees directly after United Nations workers aided the terrorist group Hamas.
The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea threaten resource-poor Japan and India. But given the immense stakes in the Middle East, the countries must tread carefully.
To deter China from invading Taiwan and creating a third theater of war, Western allies must urgently align on bolstering their dwindling arms and ammunition.
Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio welcomed 2024 with a New Year message of change, hope, and strength, which is shared below in its entirety.
Iranian-funded Houtis hijacked the Japanese-operated ship. Tokyo must now use its influence with Iran to end such terrorism.
It is far cheaper for Japan to prepare for war and not have to fight it, says Dr Kenneth R Weinstein. With so many simultaneous crises,...