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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2021
There are only bad options for dealing with North Korea
Kim didn't wait for the inauguration, announcing last week that the United States remained his country's “biggest enemy” and that his government would not give up its nuclear arsenal.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 29, 2020
White House wants to know how fast nukes could be pulled out of storage, report says
The report comes as talks over extending the last remaining strategic arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia remain deadlocked.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 22, 2020
International law under assault — from unexpected directions
Disturbing of late has been the growing disregard for international law among governments that have been pillars of the world's legal order such as the U.S. and the U.K.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 23, 2020
Trump officials discussed conducting first U.S. nuclear test since 1992, report says
White House officials discussed whether to conduct the first nuclear test explosion since 1992, The Washington Post reported Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 3, 2020
Trump’s push for huge deal to cut oil supply draws disbelief
With just one tweet, U.S. President Donald Trump conjured up the prospect of a global oil alliance to rescue the industry from the worst shock in history. The question is whether it evaporates just as quickly.
WORLD
Dec 13, 2019
U.S. tests ground-launched ballistic missile after INF treaty exit
The Pentagon on Thursday tested a conventionally configured ground-launched ballistic missile, a test that would have been prohibited under the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019
U.S. should suspend Hong Kong's special economic status if China army quells protests, panel says
The U.S. Congress should enact legislation that would suspend the special economic status Hong Kong enjoys under U.S. law should China deploy forces to crush protests in the territory, a congressional advisory body said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 4, 2019
Dmitry Medvedev visits Cuba in show of Russian support amid U.S. hostility
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev kicked off an official two-day visit to Cuba on Thursday in a strong show of Russia's support for the communist-run island as it faces escalating pressure from the United States and resulting fuel shortages.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 26, 2019
Trump's warm handshakes in Biarritz mask hard-line approach
On the surface, Donald Trump was on his best behavior: flattering fellow leaders in Biarritz at the Group of Seven summit, tweeting his delight at being there, and even somehow resisting the urge to tweet about a shock visit to this seaside city by Iran's foreign minister.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 23, 2019
Trump's message to G7 leaders this weekend: Be more like U.S.
President Donald Trump will highlight U.S. economic policies under his stewardship at meetings with other G7 leaders this weekend in France and encourage allies to follow the American model to stave off problems with the global economy, officials said.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 8, 2019
With eye on Russia and China, U.S. defense chief visits strategic Mongolia
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is set to meet senior Mongolian leaders on Thursday in a rare visit to the strategically important nation to deepen ties, as the Pentagon seeks to implement its strategy of focusing on countering China and Russia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2019
North Korea's Kim told other leaders he seeks security guarantees instead of sanctions relief: sources
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in his recent meetings with Russian, Chinese and U.S. counterparts, called for security guarantees instead of the lifting of sanctions in return for denuclearization, diplomatic sources said Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 1, 2019
At Osaka G20, Trump does his bit to help shunned strongmen return from political wilderness
It was a good few days to be an authoritarian leader.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 24, 2019
U.S. government rejects call to disclose size of nuclear arsenal
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a request from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) to disclose the number of nuclear warheads possessed by the country, according to the Washington-based think tank.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 21, 2019
Three meetings to watch at the G20 summit
U.S. President Donald Trump's meetings with Xi, Putin and Erdogan will set the tone at the G20 summit in Osaka.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 7, 2019
Top U.S. diplomat says Russian and Chinese actions in Arctic must be watched closely
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday that Russia is behaving aggressively in the Arctic and China's actions there had to be watched closely as well, amid growing divisions in the polar region over global warming and access to minerals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 18, 2019
North Korea's Kim to make three-day visit to Russia from Wednesday for summit with Putin
Final arrangements are being made for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia for three days from Wednesday next week, it was learned Thursday from official sources of both countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 17, 2019
Top U.S. envoy for North Korea heads to Moscow as speculation about Kim-Putin summit gains steam
The top U.S. envoy for North Korea will travel to Moscow this week for talks on dismantling North Korea's nuclear weapons program, the State Department said Tuesday — a sign that a meeting between leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future could be imminent.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 16, 2019
Kim-Putin summit rumors heat up as Kremlin says preparations underway
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could hold his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week amid stalled nuclear talks with the United States, media reports have said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2019
House panel to probe Trump financial 'entanglement' with foreign governments
Vowing not to be "intimidated" by Donald Trump, the new Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said the panel will probe whether foreign governments had improper leverage over the president or his business interests.

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