
A flash of the latest news from Japan and abroad, including the resignation of Smile Up's president Noriyuki Higashiyama, the publication of a list of tariff reductions between the US and China, former Yokohama Mayor Yamanaka's intention to run again, and the death of screenwriter Satoshi Kuramoto.
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Smile Up has announced that President Noriyuki Higashiyama will retire at the end of his term.
(09/28 15:02)
The U.S. government has released a list of items that will have mutual tariff reductions with China.
(09/28 11:51)
Former Yokohama Mayor Yamanaka, who resigned due to power harassment issues, has announced his intention to run again.
(09/28 11:47)
Screenwriter So Kuramoto has passed away. He was 91 years old
(09/28 10:30)
Champion Takuma Inoue successfully defended his WBC bantamweight title.
(09/27 22:07)
It has been revealed that former Yokohama City Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, who resigned due to power harassment issues, has decided to run for mayor again.
(09/27 20:10)
Yokozuna Dainosato won the Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament for the sixth time.
(09/27 17:23)
Prefectural police have arrested the suspect Riki Mihara, who was publicly wanted in the Gunma woman murder case, on suspicion of attempted murder.
(09/27 14:39)
US president says Chinese president 'understands very well how I feel' about Taiwan
(09/26 23:43)
The Japanese and U.S. leaders confirmed their cooperation regarding China.
(09/26 21:37)
According to China's state news agency, the Chinese and American militaries have agreed to quickly conclude a memorandum of understanding to strengthen communication and prevention in times of crisis.
(09/26 17:35)
US and Chinese leaders agreed not to recognize Iran's nuclear status
(09/26 15:34)
The United States and China have established a working group at the Trade Committee to improve market access in the agricultural sector.
(09/26 15:31)
The U.S. and Chinese leaders recalled that the two countries were allies in World War II and fought together to win the war, the U.S. government said.
(09/26 15:30)
The US and Chinese governments have established an AI dialogue and will hold the next meeting by November.
(09/26 15:22)
The leaders of the United States and China agreed to name AI superintelligence (SI).
(09/26 15:19)
The U.S. administration announced at the U.S.-China summit that they had agreed to use AI to establish communication channels between the two countries.
(09/26 15:16)
The US president announced on social media that he will meet again with the Chinese president in China in November and the US in December.
(09/26 05:09)
Japanese and US finance ministers confirmed that undervaluation of the yen is a problem
(09/25 21:54)
Prime Minister Takaichi revealed that at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting, Foreign Minister Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio will communicate regarding the ICC.
(09/25 18:09)
Regarding the recent Japan-U.S. summit meeting, Prime Minister Takaichi explained, ``I said that undervaluing the yen is a problem.''
(09/25 18:05)
Prime Minister Takaichi said of the recent Japan-U.S. summit meeting, ``There was no discussion of monetary policy or fiscal policy.''
(09/25 18:03)
Shuto Inomata, a member of the idol group timelesz, has been released from prison.
(09/25 16:36)
The Tokyo District Court has ruled that a provision of the Public Elections Act that prohibits minors from campaigning with penalties is "unconstitutional."
(09/25 15:41)
Chubu Electric Power announced that it has withdrawn its application for a review of the restart of Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4.
(09/25 12:13)

British police announced on the 27th that they had arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack near Fairford Air Force Base in the south. The base is used by the U.S. military in attacks against Iran, and police, led by anti-terrorism squads, are conducting an investigation to uncover the motive and connection behind the attack. US President Donald Trump stressed that the suspects "intended to cause tremendous harm" and said cooperation with Britain had gone well.

US President Donald Trump said on the 27th that he expects negotiations to end the hostilities with Iran to resume this week. Axios reported that Qatar is conducting mediation diplomacy between U.S. Middle East envoy Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi. Mr. Trump rejected Iran's proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, saying it was ``not the deal I wanted,'' and Mr. Araghchi said on NBC that he was ready to negotiate, but warned that he would fight back against any attack from the United States with a ``doomsday war.''

On the 27th, marking 12 years since the eruption of Mt. Ontake that killed 58 people, a memorial service for the victims was held in Otaki Village, Nagano Prefecture. Approximately 60 people, including the bereaved families, attended and held a moment of silence at the time of the incident.

The Japanese government has decided to provide a 150 billion yen loan for the expansion of Genghis Khan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. A formal agreement is expected to be reached on the occasion of a summit meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Mongolian Prime Minister Otilal on the 29th, and the two governments will sign an exchange of notes. The Mongolian side has received parliamentary approval, and the Japanese government is also proceeding with procedures toward a Cabinet decision on the 29th. The airport has been developed by Japan with a total of 65,657 million yen in ODA loans and opened in 2021, but the number of passengers has exceeded demand forecasts and the apron and terminal have become cramped. The idea is to strengthen the ``connectivity of the sky'' through expansion and support Mongolia's independence and resilience.

On the 26th, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and German Foreign Minister Werdefur met in New York, where the United Nations General Assembly is being held, and discussed German-Russian relations and the situation in Ukraine. This was announced by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and according to TASS, this was the first foreign ministers' meeting since January 2022 and the first since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Lavrov said he had discussed ensuring the safety of cargo ships sailing in the Black Sea, and blamed the damage so far on terrorist attacks in Ukraine. Wardefur called on Russia to move away from the dangerous escalation of tensions with Germany, Europe and NATO, and called for action against what appears to be a spate of Russian sabotage attacks in European countries.

The 26th marks one month since the debris flow disaster occurred in the Nepal-China border area. A total of 1,496 people were killed in both countries, and more than 6,000 people are missing, including five Japanese families who had visited Nepal. Nepali authorities believe it is hopeless to find survivors and are considering ending search efforts. A group of researchers concluded that climate change likely caused the disaster.