The Loop: Anthony Albanese arrives in Japan for Quad talks, Rafael Nadal defeats Jordan Thompson at Roland Garros, how COVID-19 messed with our memories Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · May 23, 2022
Anthony Albanese meeting with Joe Biden and Quad leaders in first full day as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces his first major test as Australia's new Prime Minister, spending his first full day in office on the world stage. He will meet with US President Joe Biden and the leaders of India and Japan for Quad meetings. ABC News · May 23, 2022
Paul McCartney's cheeky response after 1980 cannabis arrest in Japan He spent ten days in a Tokyo jail after the illicit find Liverpool Echo · May 23, 2022
Anthony Albanese in Tokyo for tense Quad talks after Joe Biden says US would defend Taiwan Labor leader in tight position after China said dialogue with US, India and Japan would be test of new Australian prime minister’s ‘political wisdom’ The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022
PM meets Japanese industry leaders, discusses cooperation Uniqlo invited to join India’s journey in becoming a tech-enabled manufacturing hub for textiles The Hindu · May 23, 2022
Asia Cup hockey | India concedes late goal to draw with Pakistan India will next play Japan on Tuesday The Hindu · May 23, 2022
Sushi, Pacific lobster … cheeseburgers: Japanese food fit for a president Joe Biden’s hosts have treated him to Tokyo’s finest cuisine, but entertaining US presidents hasn’t always gone to plan The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022
EXPLAINER: Why were Japanese abducted by North Korea? U.S. President Joe Biden has met with families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to show his support for their efforts to win the return of their loved ones The Independent UK · May 23, 2022
US warns Vladimir Putin 'must pay a price' for Ukraine invasion as Biden makes Taiwan vow US President Joe Biden said Vladimir Putin "must pay" for the invasion of Ukraine during a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida when asked about Taiwan Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022
US unveils Asia-Pacific trade framework with Thailand among starting list of members TOKYO: US President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative on Monday in Tokyo, with 13 countries including India and Japan signed up, although questions about the pact's effectiveness remain. Bangkok Post · May 23, 2022
Japan: PM Modi underlines 3Ts for resilient supply chains at Indo Pacific Economic Framework meet in Tokyo Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India's commitment towards working with all Indo-Pacific countries for an IPEF which is both inclusive and flexible. He underlined that the foundation of resilient supply chains must be 3Ts - Trust, Transparency and Timeliness. Full story on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 23, 2022
Daizen Maeda's permanent Celtic transfer confirmed as striker moves to Glasgow from Yokohama F. Marinos DAIZEN MAEDA insists he wants to continue challenging himself after the Japanese forward’s loan deal with the Parkhead club was made permanent. The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2022
US would defend Taiwan if attacked by China, says Joe Biden President says US’s responsibility to protect island is ‘even stronger’ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022
Biden launches economic framework aimed at countering China Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity will have 12 Asia-Pacific members, including South Korea and Japan. Al Jazeera · May 23, 2022
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022 Japan offers limited test tours ahead of full international tourism reopening Government officials in Japan announced it would begin welcoming a limited number of international travelers in May as part of a “test tourism” program designed to gather information ahead of the country’s full reopening.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Joe Biden says US would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China President Joe Biden says the US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan, in one of the most forceful and overt statements in support of Taiwan in decades.
The Hindu · May 23, 2022 Japan an ‘indispensable partner’ in India’s continuing transformation: PM Modi PM discusses opportunities in digital learning, FinTech, infra and logistics network with head of Japanese IT giant NEC Corporation.
France 24 · May 23, 2022 Biden unveils Indo-Pacific framework countering China during Japan visit US President Joe Biden on Monday announced the launch of a new Asia-Pacific trading network during a visit to Japan. The framework, which includes an initial 13 countries, including India and Japan, has been touted as a counterweight to China's aggressive expansion in the region.
Daily Record · May 23, 2022 Kyogo Furuhashi rinses Celtic teammate Reo Hatate as cheeky striker calls out 'nervous' pal live on air The Parkhead fan favourite was on hand to wind up his pal on Japanese TV after a successful campaign.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022 Djokovic, Nadal Launch French Open Bids as Swiatek Puts Streak on Line Defending champion Novak Djokovic and 13-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal start their Roland Garros campaigns on a star-studded Monday, while women's favorite Iga Swiatek begins her quest for a second title in three attempts. Unseeded Naomi Osaka faces a tough first-round test as she returns to Paris a year…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022 Biden Reinforces Japan Ties, Unveils Asia Trade Initiative President Joe Biden met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo ahead of the unveiling of a multinational trade initiative Monday as part of his push to reinvigorate US strategic power across Asia. Fresh from a three-day visit to another key US ally, South Korea, Biden praised Tokyo as a…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022 New Australian PM Heads to Tokyo with Climate Message Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took the oath of office Monday and immediately flew to a Tokyo summit with a "message to the world" that his country is ready to engage on climate change. The 59-year-old center-left Labor Party leader was sworn in during a brief televised ceremony at Government…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022 Kishida: Biden Supports Japan Joining UN Security Council Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that US President Joe Biden supports Japan's bid to join a “reformed” UN Security Council. If approved by the UN, Japan would join Britain, China, France, Russia, and the US as permanent members of the international body's security council. Biden also gave his…
Reuters · May 23, 2022 U.S. President Biden supports Japan becoming permanent member of the U.N. Security Council U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that he supports Japan becoming a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, NHK public television said on Monday.
Reuters · May 23, 2022 With eye on China, and U.S. ties, Japan's universities to screen foreigners Japan is asking universities for greater scrutiny of foreign students and scholars to prevent technology leaks to places like China, partly for its own national security but also to safeguard exchanges with U.S. and European universities.