Trump has a new plan to crush Iran’s economy. But will he stay the course?
President Donald Trump is rolling out yet another Iran war strategy in familiar fashion: with an all-caps threat. But the world will, as usual, have to wait to see whether…
Trump wants South Korea to defend itself. His overtures to Kim Jong Un could delay that
By suddenly scaling down war games with South Korea, US President Donald Trump risks working against his own stated goal of having Seoul assume more responsibility for its own defense.…
China slams Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary
Chinese ministries denounce Japan as defence chief visits controversial shrine and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sends ritual offering China has “strongly condemned” Japanese leaders for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine…
China urges Japan to reflect on ‘war crimes,’ make ‘clean break with militarism’
China on Monday urged longtime rival Japan to “deeply” reflect on its “war crimes” and make a “clean break with militarism.” Commenting on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s speech at…
Korea denounces Japanese officials’ visits to Yasukuni Shrine
Korea denounced visits to Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese officials and politicians Saturday, urging Japan’s leaders to face history and show remorse in order to develop bilateral relations based on mutual…
Korean ruling, opposition parties condemn Japanese officials’ Yasukuni Shrine visits
Lawmakers across Korea’s political divide said the visits undermine trust and demand Japan confront its wartime history through action. Korean lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties expressed regret…