5 d. ago Trump confirms phone call with Venezuela’s Maduro amid tensions

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he had spoken to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro but did not provide details on what the two leaders discussed. “I don’t want to comment on it. The answer is yes,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked if he had spoken to Maduro. When asked to elaborate, after reports that the call included discussions about a possible meeting or amnesty conditions if Maduro were to step down, Trump would only say: “I wouldn’t say it went well...

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8 d. ago Japan denies report Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan

Japan denies report Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan  Al Jazeera

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8 d. ago Why Beijing is unlikely to ease up on Japan over Takaichi’s Taiwan comments

The diplomatic crisis over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan shows no sign of easing after two weeks, with mainland Chinese commentators predicting Beijing will continue to push for a retraction. However, that demand appears unlikely to be met in the short term, and one diplomatic analyst warned that the pressure tactics should aim to avoid a nationalist backlash within Japan and win support for Beijing’s position. The Chinese foreign ministry and state media stepped...

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8 d. ago ‘Internal affair’: China dismisses reported US mediation in Japan row

Beijing has warned against foreign interference in its internal affairs following reports that US President Donald Trump privately pressed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to dial back her rhetoric on Taiwan. During a call on Tuesday, the US leader urged Takaichi not to provoke China, according to a Wall Street Journal report that cited government officials. While reportedly briefed on Takaichi’s domestic political constraints, Trump asked her to “temper” her tone, but stopped short of...

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8 d. ago Japan Denies Report That Trump Asked PM Not to Provoke China Over Taiwan

Japan Denies Report That Trump Asked PM Not to Provoke China Over Taiwan  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say

Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say  Reuters

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8 d. ago Japan Avoids Commenting on Whether Trump Asked Not to Provoke China Over Taiwan

Japan Avoids Commenting on Whether Trump Asked Not to Provoke China Over Taiwan  Bloomberg.com

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9 d. ago Trump Urged Japan PM to Avoid Escalation in China Dispute, Sources Say

Trump Urged Japan PM to Avoid Escalation in China Dispute, Sources Say  U.S. News & World Report

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9 d. ago Trump Told Japan's PM Not To Provoke China Over Taiwan: Report

Trump Told Japan's PM Not To Provoke China Over Taiwan: Report  NDTV

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1 week ago [Insider] China Warns Citizens to Avoid Japan. Here’s How Both Countries Are Reacting

[Insider] China Warns Citizens to Avoid Japan. Here’s How Both Countries Are Reacting  Unseen Japan

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2 w. ago Trump urges broadcast regulator to revoke ABC licences over Khashoggi query

The White House ratcheted up its attack on ABC News Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump criticised an ABC News correspondent for asking Saudi Arabia’s crown prince about the 2018 killing of a Washington Post columnist. The fresh critique came as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Wednesday it was opening a review of agreements between national networks and local broadcast stations. Trump suggested the commission should move to revoke the broadcast licenses of...

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2 w. ago Beijing Urges Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Japan, But Flights Remain Full

Beijing Urges Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Japan, But Flights Remain Full  Vision Times

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2 w. ago Drop in Chinese tourists could cost Japan US$9.59 billion: economist

The Japanese economy could lose about 1.49 trillion yen (US$9.59 billion) over the next year if travellers from mainland China continue to avoid Japan over a row that has derailed the growth in arrivals seen earlier this year, an economist at the Tokyo-based Nomura Research Institute has projected. Takahide Kiuchi, the institute’s executive economist, made the calculation after Beijing told Chinese citizens last week to refrain from travelling to Japan following comments about Taiwan by new...

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2 w. ago Japan On High Alert As China Urges Citizens To Avoid Travel Amid Escalating Security Concerns And Political Strife

Japan On High Alert As China Urges Citizens To Avoid Travel Amid Escalating Security Concerns And Political Strife  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago China's Big Three State Airlines Offer Free Refunds, Rebooking for Flights to Japan After Citizens Are Urged to Avoid Travel

China's Big Three State Airlines Offer Free Refunds, Rebooking for Flights to Japan After Citizens Are Urged to Avoid Travel  Yicai Global

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2 w. ago China has issued a travel warning advising citizens to avoid travelling to Japan.

China has issued a travel warning advising citizens to avoid travelling to Japan.  facebook.com

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2 w. ago Japan Faces Potential Tourism Decline as China Urges Citizens to Avoid Travel, Fueling Geopolitical Strain Over Taiwan: New Update You Need to Know

Japan Faces Potential Tourism Decline as China Urges Citizens to Avoid Travel, Fueling Geopolitical Strain Over Taiwan: New Update You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Hong Kong issues Japan travel warning citing rise in attacks on Chinese citizens

Hong Kong authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and prioritise personal safety in Japan, citing a rise in attacks against Chinese citizens in the country. The appeal from the Security Bureau on Saturday was issued a day after Beijing told Chinese citizens to avoid travel to Japan. “Since mid-2025, there has been an increasing trend of attack incidents against Chinese citizens in Japan,” the bureau’s updated travel alert said. “The government reminds Hong Kong residents who intend...

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2 w. ago Chinese airlines offer free ticket changes as Beijing urges citizens to avoid Japan travel

Chinese airlines offer free ticket changes as Beijing urges citizens to avoid Japan travel  The Standard (HK)

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2 w. ago Beijing warns against travel to Japan as row over Taiwan comments intensifies

China has told its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, upping the ante in its row with Tokyo after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested her country could deploy its military forces in the event of a cross-strait conflict. In a notice late on Friday night, China’s foreign ministry said the safety of its citizens in Japan had “continued to deteriorate”, citing a series of targeted attacks this year. The ministry said the Japanese leader had made provocative remarks on Taiwan-related...

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