President Donald Trump began one of his busiest days of the Asia trip on Tuesday by warmly greeting the new Japanese Prime Minister, with plans to later speak to US troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingle with business leaders.
Although Trump is visiting one of America’s most steadfast…
In late August 2025, the Chinese government announced visa-free entry for Russian citizens. A few days later, at the Eastern Economic Forum, President Putin announced that a reciprocate visa-free policy towards China would be implemented as soon as possible. However,…
Shaimaa Khalil
Tokyo correspondent
So far, one remark stands out. President Trump is affording Ms Takaichi a lot of good will.
“I want to just let you know…
Donald Trump and Sanae Takaichi just signed an agreement to strengthen both countries’ access to rare earth minerals used in key industries like defense and electronics.
The deal, while light on…
ReutersTo absolutely no-one’s surprise, Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has proclaimed the re-election of 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, for an eighth successive term.
Amid rumours of a close result and claims…
Whereas, critical minerals and rare earths are essential for the production of advanced technologies;
Whereas, the United States of America (the “United States” or “U.S.”) and Japan (together, the “Participants”) intend to…
Is the U.S. about to sign a trade deal with China? On Thursday, Donald Trump will travel to South Korea to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping. The meeting will conclude the Trump’s nearly weeklong tour through Asia, during which he signed…
Lithuania has closed its border with Belarus following “constant violations” of its airspace, the country’s foreign ministry announced Monday, at a time when European nations are on high alert for…
