Japan July 8, 2022 Shinzo Abe dead: Japan's longest-serving prime minister was conservative kingmaker who strengthened US ties The later Shinzo Abe was a powerful force in Japanese politics, heading the Liberal Democratic Party and creating now-famous 'Abenomics' economic policies for sustainable growth.
Japan July 8, 2022 Japan's Shinzo Abe shot and killed: World leaders pay tribute to former prime minister The fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has left world leaders shocked and many took to social media to honor him.
Japan July 8, 2022 Trump mourns Japan's Shinzo Abe, 'a unifier like no other' who 'cherished his magnificent country' Former President Donald Trump released a statement via Truth Social mourning the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in Nara.
Japan July 5, 2022 Japan lodges protest after Chinese, Russian warships spotted near disputed islands: a ‘grave concern’ Japan's Defense Ministry says it spotted Chinese and Russian warships sailing inside the contiguous zone near the dispute East China Sea islands.
Olympics June 30, 2022 Stolen Olympic gold medal found in southern California Jordyn Poulter, a member of the 2020 U.S. Women's Volleyball Team, was able to recover her stolen medal after reporting it missing about a month ago.
Japan June 23, 2022 Okinawa, Japan pushes US to draw down base presence 77 years after battle's end The 77th anniversary of Okinawa prompted Japan's governor to minimize the presence of U.S. military in south Japan. The Battle of Okinawa killed almost 200,000 people at the time.
White House June 22, 2022 Biden attending G7, NATO summits amid 'the most serious security situation in decades' President Biden this week will travel to Germany for the G7 summit and Spain for the NATO summit as Russia seeks to test the alliance's resolve. A senior administration official described “the most serious security situation in decades.”
Los Angeles Angels June 22, 2022 Angels lose wild game in extra innings to the Royals The Angels lost to the Royals 12-11 in extra innings despite Shohei Ohtani driving in the most runs by a Japanese-born player in major league history.
Asia June 21, 2022 US can rely on what China decries as the 'Asian NATO' for deterrence, former officials say The QUAD dialogue between the U.S., Japan, Australia and India provides perhaps the strongest regional deterrence against China's regional ambitions in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan June 20, 2022 Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional A Japanese court ruled on Monday that a ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional following a court decision in March 2021 that such a claim was also unconstitutional.
Japan June 14, 2022 1-in-4 Japanese 30-somethings refuse to get married, government reports A significant portion of Japanese singles in their 30s are not interested in matrimony and want to stay single.