Putin to meet with Xi Jinping in China for energy-focused summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived in Beijing late May 19, is scheduled to hold summit talks with his counter...
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Japan and S. Korea agree to strengthen energy security cooperation
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung / We agreed that recent disruptions to supply chains and energy markets caused by t...
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Akita dog gifted to Russia's Putin in 2012 dies of old age
In 2012, Akita Prefecture presented Yume, an Akita dog, to Russian President Vladimir Putin in thanks for his country's ...
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Takaichi reaffirms unwavering Japan-US alliance in phone talks with Trump after his China visit
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae reaffirms an unwavering bilateral alliance during a 15-minute phone conversation ...
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Takaichi plans trips to UK and Italy prior to June's G7 summit in France
Japanese government sources say arrangements are being made for Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to visit Britain and Italy...
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Middle East tensions affect potato chips packaging, Azerbaijani oil arrives in Japan
According to informed sources, snack manufacturer Calbee plans to change the package design of some of its products to b...
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Ruling LDP to launch 'JiB' research council to support PM Takaichi
A new research council on national strength will soon be launched within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.Founding me...
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Japan releases 2nd round of oil reserves, secures oil imports amid Mideast tensions
On May 1, the Japanese government began its second round of releasing national oil reserves. This time, roughly 20 days...
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PM Takaichi pushes for revising Japan's Constitution amid rallies for and against change
SYNOPSIS: Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae reiterates her willingness to revise Japan’s Constitution in a video message to ...
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Govt to release additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May
S/ Takaichi Sanae, Prime Minister / To ensure a stable supply of crude oil, we will release approximately 20 days' worth...
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