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Lloyd Austin · United StatesDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Japan and the Philippines at the end of this week as tensions have reached a high point in the Indo-Pacific region amid clashes between Filipino sailors and Chinese crews.
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Blinken, Pentagon chief to visit Japan, Philippines amid high Indo-Pacific tensions
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Japan Economy · JapanLeaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region's development while opposing any attempted coercive activity, in a joint declaration adopted at their summit Thursday, as Tokyo seeks greater engagement to counter China's influence.See the Story
Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan's role in region amid growing China influence
38% Left coverage: 16 sources
Fumio Kishida · TokyoJapan’s defense ministry announced disciplinary action on Friday against more than 200 senior officials and service members over mishandling of classified materials and other misconduct, an embarrassment that could undermine Tokyo’s efforts to work more closely with United States and other partners in the face of China’s growing threat.See the Story
Japan punishes hundreds of defense officials for mishandling classified data and other misconduct
39% Left coverage: 18 sources
Yoon Seok-Yeol · South KoreaSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shared concerns over growing ties between Russia and North Korea and agreed to continue their security cooperation, a statement from Yoon's office said on Thursday (Jul 11).See the Story
Leaders of South Korea, Japan share concerns over Russia-North Korea ties
49% Center coverage: 8 sources
Europe · JapanJapanese police have arrested a 38-year-old Russian citizen on suspicion of participating in activities assisting Russia in the evasion of international sanctions imposed over Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Kyodo news agency reported on July 10 that Andrei Sova, the chief executive of Astrade, a company registered in Osaka, is accused of exporting in January 2023 jet skis and marine diesel engines to Russia, parts of which may be diverted for military use.See the Story
Japan Arrests Russian Suspected Of Helping Moscow Evade Sanctions
50% Right coverage: 6 sources