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White House rattles its saber with warnings to Iran, China about attacking US allies - Roll Call

The White House has been rattling the U.S. saber this week, warning of a “very credible threat” to Israel from Iran.

Roll Call · Apr 12, 2024

Photos of the week ending April 12, 2024 - Roll Call

A solar eclipse, a delayed impeachment trial and a visit from Japan's prime minister highlighted Congress' return to work this week.

Roll Call · Apr 12, 2024

Japan Seeks To Reclaim Tech Edge With Overseas Help

Massive overseas and domestic investments offer Japan a chance to reclaim its tech crown, but to become a convincing alternative to China the country must embrace rapid innovation, experts say.

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv electricity plant destroyed by Russian missiles and drones

Ukraine parliament passes controversial mobilisation bill to boost troop numbers; Japan’s prime minister calls on US to continue supporting Ukraine. What we know on day 779

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024

Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea

US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila of violating Chinese sovereignty

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024

First non-American to walk on the Moon

NASA's Artemis mission will see Japanese astronauts take a historic step on the Moon

Salon · Apr 11, 2024

Blossoming coalition? Japan at heart of US-led push to contain China

Roll out the red carpet for Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is being feted with a speech before a joint session of Congress and a White House state dinner. Key to the courtship is Tokyo's ramped-up role in policing the Pacific. Like the Germans in Europe, the Japanese have had…

France 24 · Apr 11, 2024

Japan PM Asks US To Overcome 'Self-doubt'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday called on Americans to overcome their "self-doubt" as he offered a paean to US global leadership before a bitterly divided Congress.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

Capitol Lens | Prime directive - Roll Call

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida takes a tour of the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday before addressing a joint meeting of Congress.

Roll Call · Apr 11, 2024

Kishida tells Congress Japan will help US carry the load abroad - Roll Call

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida told Congress that Tokyo is ready to carry a larger share of the burden the U.S. has borne for decades.

Roll Call · Apr 11, 2024