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Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1

Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000, and multiple-entry visas from ¥6,000 to ¥30,000. This move aims to cover rising administrative costs for a growing foreign population and is part…

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Quad allies launch energy security initiative amid global fallout from Strait of Hormuz crisis

China criticises grouping’s first joint infrastructure plan to develop port in Fiji as representing ‘bloc confrontation’

The Independent UK

Quad foreign ministers meet in Delhi to discuss Indo-Pacific security, supply chains and maritime cooperation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Australian, Indian, and Japanese counterparts in New Delhi. The Quad grouping aims to regain strategic momentum in the Indo-Pacific. Discussions focused on maritime security, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience. The meeting seeks deliverable outcomes and stronger cooperation among member nations. This…

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Quad agenda set in motion: India, Japan align on Indo-Pacific strategy ahead of key meet

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on global issues. Both nations agreed to boost economic security and promote investment. They also committed to advancing defense and security initiatives. The leaders confirmed cooperation for energy and…

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Rubio to revive 'Quad' alliance in India, but staying power unclear

NEW DELHI - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet Tuesday with Australia, India and Japan to revive the so-called Quad security alliance-- viewed suspiciously by China -- following disagreement on Iran and questions over US commitment.

Bangkok Post

India to host 'Quad' security alliance meeting on Tuesday

India will host a meeting of foreign ministers of the "Quad" group that includes Australia, Japan and the United States on Tuesday, New Delhi's foreign ministry said. The May 26 meeting comes during a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrives on an India tour on Saturday,…

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Update in case of journalist imprisoned in Iran for three months

A Japanese national, detained in Iran since January, has been released on bail. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the release was verified on Monday, with Japan now pressing Iranian authorities for a full release of the individual, believed to be a journalist for Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. The Committee…

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Japanese journalist freed on bail from Iran’s notorious Evin Prison

The journalist has been detained in Iran since January

The Independent UK

One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran released

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Trump tells Iran it has 48 hours to open Hormuz or US will ‘obliterate’ its power plants

US president threatens to take out Iranian energy facilities – ‘starting with the biggest one first’ – if Tehran does not reopen the strait

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Japanese national detained in Iran last year released

Another Japanese national who was arrested earlier this year is still in custody

The Independent UK

Japan says a second Japanese person is detained in Iran

Japan's Foreign Ministry says a second Japanese national has been detained in Iran and requested the early release of both people

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The Latest: Trump says Iran war could last weeks as Netanyahu defends decision to attack

President Donald Trump says the United States can keep its military campaign against Iran going longer than the planned four-to-five-week time frame he gave earlier

The Independent UK

Japan and the Philippines sign defence pact to counter 'growing China threat'

According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared concern, and taking part in UN peacekeeping missions, which will be an addition to facilitating cooperative fighting exercises.

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Hamas says it will dissolve its Gaza government when new Palestinian body takes over

Hamas says it will dissolve its government in Gaza once a Palestinian technocratic leadership committee takes over as part of a U.S.-brokered peace plan

The Independent UK

A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties

Japan's new conservative leader has stirred tensions with China, leading to a diplomatic rift

The Independent UK

Japan’s next leader may be its first woman as LDP seeks change

The new party president is still likely to become prime minister because the LDP still has the most seats in the lower house

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Who could replace Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister?

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces critical leadership contest

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'Trump Whisperer' Ex-minister Joins Japan PM Race

A former top diplomat dubbed the "Trump Whisperer" was the first candidate Monday to join the race to be Japan's next leader, a day after premier Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation.

The Independent UK

The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expert

Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement

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Motegi: By-elections to test PM

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters after the party's congress on Sunday that the results of by-elections for the upper and lower houses will directly affect Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration and that "the true value of the administration will be tested."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Motegi: Remove income limit

Toshimitsu Motegi, the secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, has said the income limit for parents to receive child allowances should be removed to support the growth of all children.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

No plans for Cabinet reshuffle as Kishida shifts focus to diplomacy

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to rebuild his administration following the dismissal of Reconstruction Minister Kenya Akiba, now that a major distraction has been removed before the start of the ordinary Diet session in January.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Bill on harm by religious groups expedited

In connection with issues involving the Unification Church, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated Tuesday that the government will submit a new bill to the Diet to prevent damage, including large donations demanded by religious organizations, and to provide relief to those who have fallen victim to such organizations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Unification Church issue continues to dog LDP lawmakers

Even after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party released on Thursday the results of a survey of its lawmakers over their links to the religious group known as the Unification Church, unrest within the party has not abated.

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