The Latest Breaking News from Sanae Takaichi

The Latest: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire in the Iran war

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail – as it happened

US president says that warships are being reloaded with weaponry to strike Iran if Saturday’s Islamabad talks fail to produce a deal

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10

Japan enacts largest state budget in history worth €664 billion

The upper house of the Japanese parliament has enacted a state budget of ¥122.3 trillion (€664bn), the largest allocation in the country's history. The move reflects PM Takaichi's goal of an expansionary fiscal policy.

Euronews · Apr 7

Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' on visit to Japan in apparent swipe at Trump

Macron's office had expressed surprise at Trump's criticism of France for not letting planes carrying military supplies for the conflict fly over its territory.

Euronews · Apr 1

France and Japan deepen ties, urging calm as Middle East tensions escalate

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have called for de-escalation in the Middle East and the protection of key energy routes, as tensions continue to ripple across the region.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 1

Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Japan warns of ongoing large earthquake risk after magnitude-5 tremor rocks Tokyo

Meteorological agency says aftershocks could follow in coming days and urges residents to stay alert for about a week

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Japan and Indonesia to boost energy security cooperation as concerns grow over Iran war fallout

Japan and Indonesia have agreed to deepen economic ties and work together on energy security as the two Asian countries face growing uncertainty over oil and gas supplies

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Macron visits Japan, South Korea for talks dominated by Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Japan for a visit that was initially aimed at strengthening partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation, but is now set to be dominated by the war in the Middle East. He will conclude his trip later in the week in South Korea.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 31

Japan unveils new long-range missiles across its islands to defend itself

With a range of approximately 1,000 kilometres, the new missile can strike targets as far as mainland China

The Independent UK · Mar 31