US & Canada
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U.S. Experts Report Calls for Integrated U.S.-Japan Alliance
Washington, April 4 (Jiji Press)—A group of U.S. bipartisan experts on U.S.-Japan relations relea...
April 5, 2024
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to Visit Japan, Mongolia
Washington (Jiji Press)—U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will visit Japan and Mongoli...
March 20, 2024
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Trump Likely to Take ‘Harder Line’ Against Japan, Other Allies in Second Term, His Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Warns
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump likely will take “a harder line” toward U.S. alli...
March 16, 2024
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Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper Voices Concerns Over a Trump Second Term; New Administration Would Likely Be Isolationist
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who served in the administration of former U.S. Preside...
March 16, 2024
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Hagerty Claims Trump Tried to Boost Japan Ties
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Former U.S. President Donald Trump tried to strengthen Japan-U.S. ties ...
March 1, 2024
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Singapore Lures Taylor Swift with Grant for March Concerts
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Singapore has awarded Taylor Swift a grant to perform in the city-state, go...
February 29, 2024
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Panetta Seeks Swift Approval of U.S. Aid to Ukraine; Former Defense Secretary Urges Protection of World Democracy
The United States must pass its stalled aid package for Ukraine, to defend both that European countr...
February 24, 2024
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Japan Embassy Assures Taylor Swift Can Make it to Super Bowl; Just in Time to Cheer for Her Boyfriend (Update 1)
LOS ANGELES — Whether popular U.S. singer Taylor Swift can make it to the Super Bowl to watch her bo...
February 3, 2024
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U.S. to Boost Low-Enriched Uranium Production; Looks to Reduce Dependence on Russia
WASHINGTON — The United States plans to boost its production capabilities of low-enriched uranium, w...
January 25, 2024
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Japan, U.S. to Discuss Ways to Utilize Russian Assets
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan and the United States will discuss ways to utilize Russian assets that ha...
January 23, 2024
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Donald Trump Cites A-bombs on Japan
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said in a speech that former Presid...
January 23, 2024
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New York City Subway Train Derails in Collision With Another Train, Injuring More Than 20 People
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City subway train derailed Thursday after colliding with another train at...
January 5, 2024
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U.S. President Biden Expresses Support for Japan in Statement Following Earthquake
US President Biden said “As close Allies, the United States and Japan share a deep bond of friendshi...
January 2, 2024
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Lahaina Locals Continue to Face Challenges after Maui Wildfires; Road to Reconstruction Still in Early Stages
MAUI, Hawaii — All areas in Lahaina in western Maui, Hawaii, affected by the wildfires that struck i...
December 29, 2023
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Hawaii Seeks Preclearance System at Japan Airports by 2025; Governor Cites Haneda As Most Likely Venue
HONOLULU — Hawaii hopes to introduce a preclearance system that will allow Japanese visitors to comp...
December 22, 2023
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