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Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
WASHINGTON: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida drew cheers and applause from US lawmakers on Thursday (Apr 11) when he announced…
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Commentary: Once enemies, Japan and US strengthen their alliance
WILL AUKUS ALLIANCE BECOME JAUKUS? Thursday’s first trilateral summit between the US, Japan and the Philippines adds to the trend…
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Biden to warn on Beijing’s South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit
China claims almost the entire South China Sea, including the maritime economic zones of neighbouring nations. The Second Thomas Shoal…
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OJ Simpson, former football star acquitted of murder, dies at 76
Delivering the trial’s most famous words, Cochran referred to the gloves in closing arguments to jurors with a rhyme: “If…
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China sanctions two US defence firms for selling Taiwan weapons
BEIJING: China has banned the senior executives of two United States defence companies from entering the country and frozen their properties…
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Biden, Japan’s Kishida pledge united front versus China
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida touted increased joint military cooperation and a new missile…
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Biden welcomes Japan PM Kishida at White House summit
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will showcase a strong and growing partnership during a…
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US aims to boost ties with Asian allies Japan, Philippines amid tensions with China
US, JAPAN TO RENEW AGREEMENTS IN DEFENCE, TRADE AND AI Mr Kishida’s visit is expected to lead to renewed agreements…
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Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza is a ‘mistake’: Biden
WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to the war in Gaza is a “mistake”, US President Joe Biden said…
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US considers easing warnings for Americans travelling to China
WASHINGTON: The United States is considering easing advisories against its citizens traveling to China, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell…
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