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Japan, France leaders vow to strengthen ties as Paris eyes more access

Japan and France on Friday said they wanted to deepen bilateral cooperation after agreeing earlier this month to accelerate discussions for a joint military exercise framework with Paris hoping to push for reciprocal access agreements.

Reuters

G7 leaders discuss China 'economic coercion' threat

Leaders from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expected to join the group in person on Sunday.

France 24

G7 stance on China complicated by huge stakes in economic ties, cooperation on global issues

Leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are generally united in voicing concern about China

The Independent UK

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Why Japan’s sleepy city of Hiroshima was chosen to host the G7

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to ‘send a strong message’ for a world without nuclear weapons.

Al Jazeera

Amb. Rahm Emanuel crafts $150 million quantum computing research deal with U. of Chicago, U. of Tokyo

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said the deal between the universities in Chicago and Tokyo with Google and IBM “puts Chicago in the lead in the field of quantum.”

Chicago Sun-Times

G7 Hiroshima summit: Who’s attending, what will be discussed?

Leaders of seven of the most powerful democracies will gather this weekend for the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima

Al Jazeera

UK’s £1bn strategy for semiconductor industry lacks ambition, say critics

While the US and EU announce bigger programmes, one British startup says the government’s investment figure is less than the cost of one basic plant

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Leaders gather in Japan for G7 amid ramped up security

Leaders from the United States, Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Canada are arriving in Japan for the G7 summit.

The New Daily

Russia's diamond industry facing sanctions as G7 targets Putin's war chest

Rishi Sunak is set to announce an import ban on the gems on the first day of the G7 summit in Japan, while the Foreign Office will produce a sanction list of 86 individuals in a bit to hamper Vladimir Putin's invaders

Daily Mirror

U.S., G7 to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine

The United States and the rest of the "Group of Seven" major economies will unveil new sanctions and export controls targeting Russia over its war against Ukraine, a U.S. official said ahead of a G7 summit in Japan.

Reuters

G7 tightens Russia sanctions, looks to cut China trade reliance

Leaders of the world's richest democracies acted on Friday to stiffen sanctions against Russia, while a draft communique to be issued after their talks in the Japanese city of Hiroshima stressed the need to reduce reliance on trade with China.

Reuters

Kishida asks global semiconductor manufacturers to invest in Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida asked top executives of foreign semiconductor manufacturers to aggressively invest in Japan and cooperate with Japanese companies during a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Watch Iconic Motorbikes Unload A Crate Full Of Rare Japanese Sportbikes

Iconic Motorbikes is well-known among enthusiasts, not least because of the rare Japanese sportbikes it brings into the US from time to time, like these.

RideApart

G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.

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Evening Standard

G7: what is it, when was it formed and what will be discussed at the 2024 summit in Italy?

Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a £240 million aid package to Ukraine as world leaders discuss how to intensify financial pressure on Russia

RideApart

Rare Gold 1984 Honda Monkey Z50J Limited Edition Is Looking For A New Home

A rare gold chrome limited edition 1984 Honda Monkey is currently available for sale in Florida, with only 5,000 ever made and sold in the Japanese market.

The Independent UK

Akshata Murty puts scandals behind her as she joins PM at G7 in Japan

Mr Sunak’s wife, the multimillionaire daughter of one of India’s richest businessmen, stood out as she stepped off an RAF plane alongside the prime minister

Reuters

Japan, United States to continue Russia sanctions and Ukraine support, Kishida says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has agreed with U.S. President Joe Biden to continue sanctions against Russia and support of Ukraine, Kishida told reporters as the two leaders met in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Thursday.

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Golf Monthly

What Is Hideki Matsuyama's Net Worth?

We take a look at how much the Japanese Masters champion is currently worth.

StockNews.com

3 Railroad Stocks Worth Adding in Your Portfolio

The railroad industry is well-positioned to grow significantly due to rising investments and rapid industrialization. Therefore, railroad stocks Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB), West Japan Railway (WJRYY), and L.B. Foster (FSTR) might be worth adding to your portfolio. Read on.

The Independent UK

Japan, Britain strike 'historic accord' on cooperation in defense, clean energy, semiconductors

Japan and Britain have struck what they are calling a historic accord on cooperation in defense, clean energy and semiconductors

The Independent UK

Sunak and Japanese PM sign deal on closer defence and security ties

Rishi Sunak and Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida dined at a restaurant in Hiroshima.

France 24

World leaders land in Hiroshima for G7, with Ukraine war high on agenda

World leaders landed Thursday for a Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with Russia’s war in Ukraine expected to be high on the agenda.

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Slightly Higher on Hopes for a Debt Ceiling Deal

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.02% at a 2-week high, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.05% at a 9-month high. U.S. stock index futures this morning are moderately higher as optimism builds that the U.S. will raise...

Evening Standard

What is a semiconductor? Rishi Sunak plans partnership with Japan

The UK Government is reportedly set to announce a computer chip partnership with Japan, but what would this mean?

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