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From Tokyo to Canberra, Trump's Closest Pacific Allies Are Turning Their Backs on His Hormuz Warship Demand

Donald Trump's plan to form a naval coalition at the Strait of Hormuz hits a snag as Japan and Australia refuse to send warships, raising questions about the coalition's viability.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump wants allies to help him out in the Strait of Hormuz, but what he’s getting instead may be the sharpest betrayal yet

This is what winning looks like, Mr. President?

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Donald Trump’s bold claim about Hormuz protection quickly fizzles out with a sheepish ‘hopefully’ just sentences later

As always, Trump is trying to manifest the future he wants. Through bluster.

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‘Struck more than 7,000 targets’: Donald Trump says Iran has been ‘literally obliterated’ as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump declared Iran's military "literally obliterated" after over 7,000 strikes, claiming significant reductions in missile and drone attacks. Despite asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, he urged allies to assist in securing shipping, but faced cool responses from key nations like Germany and Japan.

The Times of India

Scotland call up uncapped teenager for final games before Steve Clarke names his World Cup squad

Findlay Curtis has been named in Scotland’s squad for their friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast later this month. The Rangers winger, 19, who is on loan at Kilmarnock, is the only uncapped player to be named in Steve Clarke’s squad. These friendlies will be Scotland’s final matches before Clarke…

The Independent UK

Beneath the Great Wave: Hokusai and Hiroshige review – how two Japanese masters reinvented art

Hokusai’s breathtaking woodblock print may be ubiquitous today but, as this startling show reminds us, it’s also an apocalyptic vision of a world about to change

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s famous cherry blossom season has begun

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PayPay Corporation (PAYP) Surges in Nasdaq Debut, Closing Up 16% as SoftBank-Backed Fintech Gains Momentum

NEW YORK — PayPay Corporation, the Japanese digital payments giant backed by SoftBank Group, continued its strong post-IPO performance in early trading Monday, March 16, 2026, building on a robust Nasdaq debut last week that saw shares jump significantly above the offering price despite a conservative pricing amid geopolitical headwinds.

International Business Times

No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Toto Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

The planned evaluation of the new Formula 1 regulations after the sprint weekend in China will still take place, but the FIA does not plan any significant changes in the short term

Motorsport

No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

The planned evaluation of the new Formula 1 regulations after the sprint weekend in China will still take place, but the FIA does not plan any significant changes in the short term

Autosport

Japan’s cherry blossom season starts as three cities enjoy the bloom

Sakura have deeply influenced Japanese culture for centuries

The Independent UK

Two dead after boats carrying students capsize in Japan

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The Independent UK

Why countries are rejecting Trump’s call to send ships to Strait of Hormuz

Trump says his administration has contacted seven countries to help secure waterway

The Independent UK

2 dead after 2 boats carrying students capsize off US base construction site in southern Japan

Two boats carrying 21 people capsized off Henoko, a controversial relocation site for a U.S. military base on the Japanese island of Okinawa, throwing all into the water and killing two, officials said

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Two dead after boats carrying students capsize off US base construction site in Japan

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I'm Seriously Considering Replacing My Home's Doors With Japanese 'Noren' — They're Beautiful, Great for Small Spaces, and Give a Softer Sense of Separation

Noren have long been used by businesses and homes in Japan; they are traditional, but still adaptable to contemporary homes

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: US embassy in Iraq attacked while Trump lashes out after Nato rejects Strait of Hormuz demand

The US president said it is only appropriate that those who benefit from oil coming through the waterway help to free it

The Guardian - AU

Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz

US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for Nato

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Motorsport

Takamoto Katsuta breaks down in tears after long-awaited first WRC victory

After 94 starts, Takamoto Katsuta finally became a World Rally Championship winner — and the first Japanese driver to triumph at rallying’s top level since 1992

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s call for allied deployment to strait of Hormuz meets muted response

UK and Japan among countries that are considering options but yet to commit warships to blockaded shipping route

Radio France Internationale

‘We are all foreigners’: Japanese director casts dandelion seeds in migration tale

In her animated film Dandelion's Odyssey, Japanese director Momoko Seto explores the theme of migration – something seen across the natural world, as well as among human beings. Using detailed scientific imagery and a multi-layered soundtrack in place of dialogue, the film’s message is one of resilience.

Sports Illustrated

Running on Sheer Joy, Venezuela Dances Into WBC Semifinal by Stunning Japan

No team is having more fun at the World Baseball Classic than the South American nation, which injected even more energy into the tourney by eliminating the defending champs.

AAP

Barnes scores win over Foley in Japanese club rugby

Berrick Barnes's Saitama have beaten Bernard Foley's Funabashi Bay in Japanese club rugby.

AAP

Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing

Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines.

Sports Illustrated

Venezuela 8, Japan 5: Venezuela Eliminates Japan and Shohei Ohtani From WBC

The Shohei Ohtani-led Japan squad attempts to punch their ticket to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

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