Sanae Takaichi

U.S. nuclear-capable strategic bombers flew over the Sea of Japan with Japanese fighter jets on Wednesday, Tokyo’s defense ministry announced Thursday. Following Chinese and Russian military exercises near Japan, two B-52 bombers flew in formation with six Japanese jets in a bilateral...

Japan deployed jets on Tuesday to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols near its territory. Joint Flight Details Two Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable strategic bombers flew from the Sea of Japan toward the East China Sea to meet two Chinese H-6 bombers and carry out a "long-...

President Donald Trump signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act into law on Tuesday. The legislation permanently extends existing requirements for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to Executive Branch agencies and offices on relations with Taiwan. Taiwan Leader...

President Donald Trump urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this week not to further provoke Beijing over Taiwan, after her recent comments suggesting a Chinese attack on the island could trigger Japanese military action. Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks Trigger Beijing Backlash Takaichi set off...

In a bid to reduce dependence on China for rare earth minerals, Japan and the United States have agreed to explore the possibility of rare earth mining near Minamitori Island in the Pacific, according to a report. Japan To Do Feasibility Test For Mineral Extraction Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ...

The White House on Tuesday posted to X a photo of two black caps embroidered with "JAPAN IS BACK," signed by President Donald Trump and Japan's newly elected prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, a bit of social-media stagecraft and diplomacy that drew a warm reply from Tokyo. Takaichi Thanks Trump,...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's unexpected recommendation of U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn global attention and sparked debate over his legacy in world affairs. Takaichi Praises Trump's Global Impact During Tokyo Meeting During a meeting with Trump in...

President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan for talks with newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The visit marks Takaichi's effort to build a personal connection with Trump to help ease trade tensions — and at the heart of that plan could be vehicles from Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). Trump...