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POLITICSAug 18Missiles but no melons : Canberra hosts Japan ministerCanberra is hosting a Japanese minister, with discussions centered on missile-related issues.dungogchronicle.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 18Russia Summons Japan Envoy Over Putin Kuril Islands VisitRussia has summoned Japan's envoy following President Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands. This action signifies diplomatic fallout and ongoing tension over the disputed territory.kyivpost.com · Ukraine
POLITICSAug 17Russia summons Japan ambassador over disputed Kuril Islands row after Putin visitMoscow said on Monday it had summoned the Japanese ambassador after Tokyo condemned President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Russia’s far-eastern Kuril Islands, which are also claimed by Japan. Russian-Japanese relations have long been dogged by the contested islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories and seized by the Soviet Union in 1945. Putin, 73, travelled to the islands after visiting the nearby Russian island of Sakhalin, prompting Japan to summon Russia’s ambassador in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 17Putin visited Kuril to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stanceAnalysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 17Posters | Japan rising neo - militarism must not go uncheckedConcerns are being raised that Japan's rising 'neo-militarism' should not go unchecked. This suggests a geopolitical discussion around military posture and regional stability.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSAug 16War shrine tributes on surrender day reveal Japan lingering militarist obsessionTributes at a war shrine on surrender day are presented as evidence of Japan's ongoing militarist tendencies. This article discusses national identity and historical interpretation.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 16Posters | 81 years on , Japan must not turn back the clockAn article titled '81 years on, Japan must not turn back the clock' reflects on historical events with a contemporary political message. This suggests a commentary on Japan's historical trajectory and future direction.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 16Chinese embassy condemns Japanese politician Yasukuni Shrine moves as serious challenge to postwar intl order - XinhuaThe Chinese embassy has condemned visits by Japanese politicians to the Yasukuni Shrine, labeling it a serious challenge to the postwar international order. This reflects ongoing diplomatic friction and historical sensitivities between the two nations.english.news.cn
POLITICSAug 15Korea denounces Japanese official visits to Yasukuni ShrineKorea has condemned visits by Japanese officials to the Yasukuni Shrine. This highlights recurring diplomatic tensions between the two nations over historical issues.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSAug 15Japan PM stays away from shrine to WWII dead but defence minister visit angers neighboursJapan's Prime Minister avoided visiting a shrine dedicated to World War II dead, while the defense minister's visit to the same shrine has angered neighboring countries. This highlights sensitive diplomatic issues related to historical remembrance.independent.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 15Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead , angering China , South Korea - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean NewsA Japanese minister visited a shrine dedicated to war dead, leading to anger from China and South Korea. This action exacerbates diplomatic tensions and highlights historical sensitivities in the region.grenadachronicle.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15Japanese leader skips controversial shrine visit , avoids mention of remorse on surrender anniversaryThe Japanese leader chose to omit a controversial shrine visit and public expression of remorse on the surrender anniversary, which may have implications for regional diplomacy.kdhnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15Japan defence minister visits contentious war shrineJapan's defense minister visited a contentious war shrine, an act that frequently causes diplomatic friction with neighboring countries. This highlights ongoing political and historical sensitivities in the region.perthnow.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 15Japan marks 81st anniversary of WWII end, without 'remorse' in PM's addressJapan on Saturday marked the 81st anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledging peace while not mentioning the nation's "remorse" in…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 15Xinhua Commentary : 81 years on , Japan must not turn back the clockA commentary from Xinhua warns that Japan must not revert to past actions, referencing events 81 years ago. This article discusses historical accountability and international political expectations.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSAug 15China blasts Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversaryChina has “strongly condemned” Japanese leaders for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine and making an offering on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s announcement of surrender in World War II. Beijing lodged a formal protest after Japanese defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi visited the shrine on Saturday. China and many other countries in Asia view the site as a symbol of Japanese militarism. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not visit the site in person but she sent a ritual offering to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 15Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war deadJapan's defense minister visited the Yasukuni Shrine, which is a contentious site for its association with war dead. This action often draws regional and international political reactions due to historical sensitivities.whbl.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15Lee underscores peace with N . Korea , trust with JapanLee has emphasized the importance of peace with North Korea and trust with Japan. This highlights diplomatic stances and regional relationships.koreaherald.com · South Korea
POLITICSAug 15Japanese defense minister visits notorious Yasukuni Shrine on WWII surrender anniversarychina.org.cn · China
POLITICSAug 15Japan Defense Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarismJapan's Defense Minister Koizumi visited a shrine that is viewed by neighboring countries as a symbol of Japanese militarism. This action could stir diplomatic tensions and raise concerns in the region.clickorlando.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15Japan Defense Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarismJapan's Defense Minister Koizumi has prayed at a shrine that is viewed by neighboring countries as a symbol of Japanese militarism. This action carries diplomatic and historical sensitivities.lancasteronline.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni on WWII anniversary, Koizumi visits shrineJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, while the country’s defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi visited the site as Japan marks the 81st anniversary of the end of the second world war. Sources have said Takaichi, a conservative, is likely to refrain from visiting the war-linked shrine on the war anniversary. The shrine honours Japanese leaders convicted as war criminals. Visits by Japanese prime ministers and lawmakers...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14Japan Defense Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarismJapan's Defense Minister prayed at a shrine, an action viewed by neighboring countries as symbolic of Japanese militarism. This could potentially strain diplomatic relations.wsls.com · United States
POLITICSAug 14US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visitThe US ambassador said Washington was "unwavering" in recognising Japanese sovereignty, after Putin's visit to the four islands occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 prompted Japan to summon Moscow's ambassador and consider tightening sanctions against Russia.EuroNews [en]