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Olympics November 9

US Olympic medalist apologizes after footage emerges of him berating younger sister

U.S. Olympic medalist ice dancer Alex Shibutani apologized after video emerged showing him berating hissister and partner Maia Shibutani during training.

Opinion November 6

Trump praised Douglas MacArthur. He could embrace his nation-building in Iran, too

President Donald Trump praised General Douglas MacArthur's role in drafting Japan's constitution, drawing parallels to current regime change challenges in Iran.

Opinion November 5

How Trump projected US power across Indo-Pacific before Xi meeting

Trump's pre-summit moves with Taiwan statement, South Korea shipbuilding deal and carrier diplomacy sent clear deterrence signals to Xi before their meeting.

Japan November 1

Japan deploys military after record bear attacks across country

Bear attacks in Japan reach historic levels as poor harvests and shrinking hunter population create wildlife crisis in northern prefectures like Akita and Fukushima.

Opinion October 30

Trump scores four big wins with Xi, but has one big miss

Donald Trump secured $18 trillion in investment commitments and new trade deals during his Asia trip, including rare earth mineral agreements with Australia and Japan.

Donald Trump October 29

Trump and Xi set for first face-to-face meeting in 6 years as major trade war looms over both nations

Trump and Xi Jinping's high-stakes meeting in South Korea could reshape U.S.-China relations amid escalating trade tensions and potential tariff relief.

World October 29

Trump claims Asia tour returned 'trillions' to US ahead of critical meeting with China's Xi

President Donald Trump prepares to meet China's Xi Jinping after securing trade deals across Asia that he claims bring trillions of dollars back to the U.S.

Japan October 28

Former Japanese prime minister's accused killer pleads guilty during Trump visit

Shinzo Abe's alleged assassin, Tetsuya Yamagami, pleads guilty as President Donald Trump meets Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi

U.S. Defense & Military Politics October 28

Trump says missiles for Japan’s F-35s will arrive ‘this week’ during visit to USS George Washington

Trump announces F-35 missiles for Japan arriving "this week" during USS George Washington visit, signaling accelerated U.S. defense deliveries to Tokyo.

Japan October 27

Trump courts Japan's emperor and new PM before high-stakes Xi summit this week

President Trump arrives in Tokyo for historic meetings with Japan's first female prime minister and Emperor Naruhito before high-stakes China summit this week.

Donald Trump October 27

Japan’s first female PM to meet Trump: What to know about the heavy metal fan

Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi — a Thatcher-inspired conservative with heavy metal tastes and a passion for drumming — meets Donald Trump in her first major diplomatic test.