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Donald Trump · United StatesFormer Japanese prime minister Taro Aso, a senior figure in the country's ruling party, will meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, a Trump campaign official said, as the U.S. ally continues to ramp up engagement with the Republican presidential candidate. Japan has been trying to connect with people close to Trump ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. election, reflecting concerns that if he wins, the former president could resurrect protectionist trade measures or take other steps that could hurt the Japanese economy or impact strong defense ties with the U.S.See the Story
Trump meets with Japan’s former prime minister Aso
41% Center coverage: 17 sources
Helicopter Crash · JapanJapan’s defense minister says two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force helicopters are believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during night-time training. See the Story
2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed crashed in Pacific, Defense Ministry says
42% Center coverage: 84 sources
China Politics · ChinaAn Australian newspaper says 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive to doping because world governing bodies agreed with Chinese authorities and ruled that the tests had been contaminated.See the Story
Report: Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete at Tokyo Olympics despite positive doping tests
40% Left coverage: 47 sources
Europe · JapanA group of Japanese doctors has filed a civil lawsuit against U.S. search giant Google, demanding damages for what they claim are unpoliced derogatory and often false comments. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Tokyo District Court, demands 1.4 million yen ($9,400) in damages for 63 medical professionals. See the Story
Japanese doctors demand damages from Google over “groundless” reviews
50% Center coverage: 18 sources
Fumio Kishida · United StatesPresident Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged that U.S. Steel would remain a "totally American company," during remarks to steelworkers at an event in Pittsburgh. "And that's going to happen, I promise you," Biden told the supportive crowd.See the Story
Biden promises to keep US Steel as a 'totally American company' while his administration reviews Japanese takeover plan
71% Center coverage: 45 sources
Middle East Politics · United StatesThe U.S. ambassador to Japan urged Tokyo on Tuesday to take a greater role in developing, producing and supplying weapons “to enhance our collective security” amid conflict in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere.See the Story
The US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to a stronger security alliance
62% Left coverage: 13 sources
Japan Politics · JapanA civil lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling opened Monday with emotional testimony from plaintiffs who said they were constantly stopped and questioned without good reason.See the Story
Testimony begins in lawsuit accusing Japanese police of racial profiling
46% Center coverage: 13 sources
International · FukushimaThe operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant said on Monday that it has obtained permission from safety regulators to start loading atomic fuel into a reactor at its only operable plant in north-central Japan, which it is keen to restart for the first time since the 2011 disaster.See the Story
Operator of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant prepares to restart another plant
59% Center coverage: 12 sources