Biden off to Japan for Group of Seven summit, says there’s ‘work to do’ on global stage

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ President Joe Biden declared there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan on Wednesday to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion… Read more

Japan visitors rise to nearly 2 million in April after China eases travel curbs

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ Visitors to Japan rose to a post-pandemic high of almost 2 million in April, official data showed on Wednesday, benefiting from a relaxation of travel restrictions… Read more

Japan ramps up G7 security after attack on Kishida, Abe’s assassination

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ Security is tight at every G7 summit, but this year’s host Japan has more to prove than most, after an attack last month on Prime Minister… Read more

World Cup 2026 teams to be based in clusters: Infantino

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ Teams at the expanded 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be based in regional clusters during the early rounds to ease… Read more

China, wary of new G7 pressure, seeks to highlight rifts

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ With the Group of Seven leaders expected to urge China again to act responsibly at their summit in Hiroshima this week, Beijing has stepped up its… Read more

G7 leaders likely to focus on war in Ukraine, tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ The symbolism will be palpable when leaders of the world’s rich democracies sit down in Hiroshima, a city whose name evokes the tragedy of war, to… Read more

Grain deal to be extended with Russia’s participation, Bloomberg

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ The grain deal will be extended with the participation of Russia, Bloomberg claims in a report published on Wednesday citing Turkish sources, according to TASS. It… Read more

Grain deal prolonged by 60 days — Erdogan

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that the grain deal had been extended by 60 days, according to TASS. “I would like to break… Read more

Azerbaijan, Egypt discuss prospects for development of tourism cooperation

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ Azerbaijani Ambassador to Egypt Elkhan Polukhov has met with Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa to discuss prospects for cooperation in the field of… Read more

Azerbaijani Para badminton player to compete in Bahrain tournament

Tokyo, 18 May, /AJMEDIA/ Azerbaijani badminton player Ibrahim Aliyev will test his strength at the Bahrain Para Badminton International Championship to be held in the city of Manama on May… Read more