The American and British ambassadors to Japan said they would not attend an event to mark the atomic bomb strike in Nagasaki because Israel’s ambassador was excluded.
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Breaking With Postwar History, Japan to Sell Patriot Missiles to U.S.
Tokyo appears ready to adjust rules to allow the export of the weapons to the United States, a move that could help Washington support Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
China Is Investigating Its Defense Minister, U.S. Officials Say
General Li Shangfu’s recent absence from the public eye, which follows the removal of two top commanders, has raised questions about Xi Jinping’s confidence in his military.
China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue
General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years.
Rahm Emanuel Pushes Japan on Gay Rights
The U.S. ambassador has enthusiastically embraced his host country. But critics say he has overstepped diplomatic bounds with his advocacy on equality.
In a Brother Act With Putin, Xi Reveals China’s Fear of Containment
Instead of focusing on a solution to the war in Ukraine, the Chinese leader’s visit to Moscow reinforced China and Russia’s shared opposition to American dominance.