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MYSTERIOUS: 4 - What They Never Told You

A cacophony of presidential words, but few policy changes from Trump

ANALYSIS — A tidal wave of presidential words does not policy make. That was the lesson this past week at the White House, the Capitol and on board Air Force Once, where President Donald Trump got out 35,615 words publicly between Sunday and Thursday, according to CQ Roll Call’s Factba.se.…

Roll Call

How Barron Trump Stole the Spotlight at the White House During Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Visit

Barron Trump became an unlikely talking point during Donald Trump's White House meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, according to a lip reader cited in the report.

International Business Times UK

Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke in tense exchange in front of Japan PM

The president’s remark during the meeting in the Oval Office was met with unease and muted reactions

Evening Standard

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Japanese leader calls Barron Trump a ‘good-looking gentleman’ during White House dinner

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that there was ‘no doubt’ that Barron got his looks from his parents

The Independent UK

Japanese PM Reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke – 'Who Knows Better About Surprise Than Japan?' Sparks Backlash

President Trump's Pearl Harbor joke during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked backlash in Japan, highlighting sensitivities around historical events

International Business Times UK

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor With Japan's PM Sitting Next to Him — 'Who Knows Better About Surprise?'

The tense Oval Office meeting where President Trump referenced Pearl Harbor to justify US military actions in Iran left Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visibly stunned. It raises questions about US-Japan relations and global diplomacy.

International Business Times UK

Watch: Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke tests US-Japan alliance amid Iran tensions

Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor while urging Sanae Takaichi to expand Japan’s role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, drawing a muted response.

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Business Brief (March 20): PBOC Pledges Stability Across Stocks, Bonds and Forex

China, U.S. to study mechanism to expand trade cooperation; Chinese regulators tighten oversight of NEV sector

Caixin Global

Are Trump and Netanyahu in sync on war? The split on the gas field attack suggests not

Netanyahu said Israel ‘acted alone’ and that he’s agreed to Trump’s request to hold off on any further attack on Iran’s giant gas field

The Independent UK

'Why Didn't You Tell Me About Pearl Harbor?' Trump Cites the 1941 Attack to Justify Concealing Iran War

Donald Trump sparks controversy by referencing Pearl Harbor in a meeting with Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi, defending secrecy in a military mission against Iran. Explore the diplomatic fallout and public reaction.

International Business Times UK

Japanese Prime Minister praises Trump after awkward Pearl Harbor exchange

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum

Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz has been met with threats from Iran

The Independent UK

Japanese Prime Minister says she and Trump are ‘best buddies’ in remarks following his Pearl Harbor joke

It appeared that the awkwardness of the earlier exchange had disappeared

The Independent UK

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

There appears to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answer questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war

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The Times of India

Watch: Trump’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ jibe on Iran war question makes for awkward moment with Japan PM

US president Donald Trump’s meeting with Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday, supposed to be a routine diplomatic affair turned tense after an exchange over American strikes on Iran during a press interaction at the Oval Office.

The Guardian - US

Trump mocks Japan about Pearl Harbor in response to question about Iran war

US president was meeting with Japanese PM when he said: ‘Who knows better about surprise than Japan?’

The Independent UK

Watch moment Trump’s Pearl Harbour joke makes Japan PM sit back in seat

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The Independent UK

Trump stuns Oval Office with crass Pearl Harbor joke in front of Japanese PM

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The Independent UK

Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke before Japanese PM when pressed on lack of warning over Iran attack

Oval Office crowd left briefly silent after Trump makes light of 83-year-old attack

The Independent UK

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi bracing for ‘very difficult’ Trump visit

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Euronews

Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs.

The Independent UK

Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is heading to the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump

The Conversation

Going nuclear? Why a growing number of Washington’s allies are eyeing an alternative to US umbrella

Canadians are openly discussing the merits and risks of pursuing a nuclear weapon. Europeans are similarly considering a nuclear deterrent for the bloc. In South Korea, public support for a nuclear weapon is at its highest level on record, and even in Japan some politicians are talking about the once-taboo…

International Business Times UK

From Tokyo to Canberra, Trump's Closest Pacific Allies Are Turning Their Backs on His Hormuz Warship Demand

Donald Trump's plan to form a naval coalition at the Strait of Hormuz hits a snag as Japan and Australia refuse to send warships, raising questions about the coalition's viability.

The Independent UK

Why countries are rejecting Trump’s call to send ships to Strait of Hormuz

Trump says his administration has contacted seven countries to help secure waterway

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