17 h. ago Poignant moment Trump is gifted priceless Abe golfing relic ahead of signing landmark deal... and issuing gushing praise of Japan

Trump is in Japan to meet the country's first female leader Sanae Takaichi. The president lavished praise on her and signed deals on trade and rare earths. Trump was also showered with gifts.

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18 h. ago Pete Hegseth says ‘we will hunt and kill them’ as he announces further strikes on alleged drug

Trump administration’s defence secretary says on social media that US forces killed 14 people onboard vessels in the Pacific in three separate operationsIn a letter this morning, House oversight chair James Comer has asked the justice department to investigate whether Joe Biden’s aides improperly used an autopen to sign executive actions, claiming the former president’s inner circle concealed his cognitive decline while exercising presidential authority without authorization.“While President Biden’s deterioration was evident to the American people, and consequently, robust systems should have been put in place to document executive actions reflected the actual will of the president, the President’s inner circle took no action to establish such a record,” Comer wrote in the letter. Continue reading...

Events

18 h. ago The Latest: Air strikes, ICE crackdown and shutdown continue with Trump in Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Japan’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip

Events

19 h. ago Trump makes Japan's prime minister literally JUMP FOR JOY at raucous rally for troops on aircraft carrier

Donald Trump had Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi jumping for joy during his remarks addressing America's 'good looking' sailors in the Tokyo region on Tuesday.

Politics

19 h. ago Trump hails Japan’s ‘great’ new female PM Sanae Takaichi as he seals tariffs and rare earths deal

Tokyo and Washington celebrate ‘new golden age’ of friendship

Economics

22 h. ago Trump live: President threatens to send National Guard into more cities – ‘We can do as we want’

President Trump met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, in Tokyo and inked a deal to strengthen US access to rare earth minerals

Politics

26 h. ago Trial begins for man accused of killing former Japanese PM Abe with homemade firearm

The trial of the accused killer of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is underway

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27 h. ago Trump refuses to rule out third term as he signs rare earths deal with new Japanese PM: Live updates

President Trump met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, in Tokyo and inked a deal to strengthen US access to rare earth minerals

Politics

28 h. ago Donald Trump awkwardly guided around room in 'chaotic' meeting with Japanese PM

Donald Trump was pictured appearing lost during a welcome event at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on Monday as he was led in circles by Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Politics

29 h. ago Trump's lavish praise for Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after he receives grand welcome in Tokyo: 'That's a big deal'

President Donald Trump praised Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Tuesday morning in Tokyo for being the first woman to ever hold the position.

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29 h. ago Japanese PM promises golden age in relations with US during Trump visit

Sanae Takaichi says she will nominate Trump for peace prize and two leaders sign agreement on rare earthsWhat are rare earths – explained in 30 secondsJapan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has vowed to realise a “golden age” in relations with the US and to “fundamentally reinforce” her country’s defence posture at the start of a visit by Donald Trump.Trump, who is in Japan on the second leg of a week-long tour of Asia, and Takaichi quickly signed an agreement laying out a framework to secure the mining and processing of rare earths and other critical minerals. Continue reading...

Politics

30 h. ago Trump doesn’t rule out running for an unconstitutional third term as he visits Japan: Live updates

President Trump met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, in Tokyo and inked a deal to strengthen US access to rare earth minerals

Politics

31 h. ago Trump meets with Japan’s newly elected first woman leader Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo: Live updates

The president is meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, in Tokyo

Politics

32 h. ago Trump to meet Japan’s newly elected first woman leader Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo: Live updates

The president is slated to meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, in Tokyo

Politics

39 h. ago Trump comments about a third term spark concern – US politics live

US president’s musings about an unconstitutional third term in office draw criticism from Democratic congresswomanTrump ‘would love’ unconstitutional third term but rules out running for VPAs Republican states launch more redistricting efforts, Democrats in blue states are still deciding how or if they will respond.House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries is said to be headed to Illinois today to meet with local leaders about redrawing the congressional maps. Punchbowl reports that Jeffries will meet with the Illinois Legislative Black caucus and Black members of Congress, a nod to the fact that Black lawmakers will be needed to pass a new map. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Who is Japan’s first female prime minister? Sanae Takaichi in her own words

From international tourism, immigration, women’s maiden names, and visits to a controversial wartime shrine, Takaichi has made colourful and controversial statements about issues that matter to Japan

Politics

7 d. ago Sanae Takaichi appoints just two women to cabinet after becoming Japan’s first female PM

New leader had promised levels of female representation comparable to those in Iceland, where six of cabinet of 11 are womenSanae Takaichi made history on Tuesday when she became Japan’s first female prime minister. But hours after she was elected by MPs, it was evident that female under representation in the country’s political establishment would continue when she appointed just two women to her cabinet.Takaichi had promised levels of female representation in her government comparable to those in Iceland, Finland and Norway. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Japan’s first woman prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s public statements over the years

From international tourism, immigration, women’s maiden names, and visits to a controversial wartime shrine, Takaichi has made colourful and controversial statements about issues that matter to Japan

Politics

7 d. ago Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ takes over as first woman prime minister

Ultraconservative nationalist succeeds Shigeru Ishiba after ruling party find a coalition partner

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8 d. ago Japan stocks hit record as Sanae Takaichi becomes prime minister

‘Takaichi trade’ reflects optimism that ruling coalition will increase defence spending and cut some taxes

Politics