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Watch: Joe Biden arrives in Japan for G7 summit

Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Thursday, 18 May, to attend the G7 Hiroshima leaders’ summit.

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Stuart Robert resigns; NSW police allegedly Taser elderly woman; and Montana bans TikTok

The former Coalition government minister’s resignation from parliament will trigger a byelection in the Queensland seat of Fadden

The Guardian - AU

Rishi Sunak tells China: don’t try to seize Taiwan by ‘force or coercion’

As he commits Britain to working to keep the Indo-Pacific region ‘open and free’

Evening Standard

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Rishi Sunak arrives in Japan to announce defence pact

PM also says Japanese businesses have invested £18bn in UK as he visits country for G7 summit

The Guardian - UK

As G7 leaders start to arrive, Japan PM prepares push in Hiroshima for nuclear weapons pledge

Ukraine and China’s Taiwan ambitions are expected to dominate summit discussions, but Fumio Kishida will have a powerful backdrop

The Guardian - AU

China’s ambassador to Australia says Aukus an ‘unnecessary’ use of taxpayer money and ‘not a good idea’

Xiao Qian suggests improvement in Australian relationship with Beijing possible but would take ‘mutual respect’

The Guardian - AU

Japan military hospital to treat injured Ukrainian soldiers

Japan will treat two injured Ukrainian soldiers at a Tokyo hospital run by its military, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday, Tokyo's latest support measure following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Japan racks up trade deficit although exports gradually rebound

Japan has racked up a trade deficit in April, marking the 21st month in a row of deficits, although it declined dramatically compared to a year ago, as exports recovered

The Independent UK

US, G7 set to unveil new round of sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine

The United States and the rest of the “Group of Seven” major economies are on Friday set to unveil new sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. The sanctions will aim to disrupt Moscow’s ability to get the materials it needs for the battlefield and close loopholes to evade…

France 24

Biden to consult with Japan's Kishida ahead of Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima

President Joe Biden arrives in Hiroshima on Thursday for global diplomacy in a Japan that has already tightened its economic and national security alliance with the U.S. He will meet privately with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida before joining the larger Group of Seven summit, a gathering of major industrialized…

The Independent UK

Japan's leader welcomes investment, exchanges to strengthen computer chip supply chain

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a meeting with computer chip makers has stressed that investment and international exchanges to strengthen the supply chain were welcome

The Independent UK

Wagyu beef and sea urchin: what’s on the menu when the G7 meets in Japan

Fumio Kishida, the prime minister, reportedly intervened to ensure ingredients from Hiroshima are properly represented

The Guardian - AU

Japan, UK renew security ties, aircraft carrier to deploy in 2025

Tokyo is seeking to shore up its alliances amid heightened tension in the Asia-Pacific over North Korea, Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

G-7 Hiroshima summit: Who's attending, what will be discussed?

Leaders of seven of the world’s most powerful democracies will gather this weekend for the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, the location of the world’s first atomic attack at the end of World War II

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In symbolic Hiroshima, U.S. allies size up an ascendant China and unpredictable Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japan's Fumio Kishida met for talks in the deeply symbolic city of Hiroshima on Thursday, aiming for closer cooperation in the face of an ascendant China and an unpredictable Russia they see as threatening the post-war order.

The New Daily

Biden heads to Japan for G7, reassures Pacific allies

US President Joe Biden has departed for Hiroshima to attend this year's Group of Seven summit.

Reuters

Biden will try to hold trilateral meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders during G7

U.S. President Joe Biden will try to hold a trilateral meeting with South Korean and Japanese leaders on the sidelines of a summit of G7 leaders in Japan, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Nitori to open store in CentralWorld mall

Real estate developer Central Pattana Plc plans to open a flagship store for Nitori, a Japanese furniture and home furnishings brand, at CentralWorld in August.

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The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak’s upbeat view on economy stokes claims he is out of touch

On flight to Japan for G7, PM says ‘economic optimism is increasing’ and insists Brexit is working

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak seeks to build stronger defence with Japan at Tokyo G7

PM expected to unveil Hiroshima accord at meeting with Japan’s Fumio Kishida amid fears of China’s rising militarisation

The Independent UK

Sunak to unveil agreement with Japan on closer defence, security and cyber ties

Rishi Sunak is in Tokyo to attend the G7 summit.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak's wife makes debut on world stage in G7 diplomatic blitz

Akshata Murty has travelled to Japan with the Prime Minister, where she will meet with a host of spouses of global leaders, including the US First Lady Jill Biden.

Wales Online

What's happened with Cory Hill since his sudden exit from Welsh rugby two years ago

The Welsh second-row has been playing in Japan for the last two years after leaving in 2021

RideApart

Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, And Yamaha Join Forces On Hydrogen Bikes

As Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha all pursue carbon neutrality goals, the four Japanese motorcycle manufacturers have joined up on hydrogen development.

Roll Call

White House defends Biden’s travel to Japan amid debt talks - Roll Call

President Joe Biden heads to Japan as debt talks continue, but faces Republican criticism for leaving the country.

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