Riot police, anti-ICE protesters square off in Los Angeles after raids

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ Helmeted police in riot gear turned out on Friday evening in a tense confrontation with protesters in downtown Los Angeles, after a day of federal immigration… Read more

Pentagon watchdog investigates if staffers were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal messages

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ The Pentagon’s watchdog is looking into whether any of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s aides were asked to delete Signal messages that may have shared sensitive military… Read more

Iran says U.S. travel ban shows ‘deep hostility’ for Iranians, Muslims

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ Iran on Saturday blasted U.S. President Donald Trump’s travel ban on countries including the Islamic Republic, saying it showed “deep hostility” toward Iranians and Muslims. “The… Read more

Sinner beats Djokovic to set up final against defending champion Alcaraz

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ After beating top-ranked Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (3) in the French Open semifinals on Friday, Jannik Sinner must find a way past defending champion Carlos… Read more

Japanese company halts battery plant construction in U.S.

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1.6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.”… Read more

Musk could lose billions of dollars depending on how spat with Trump unfolds

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ The world’s richest man could lose billions in his fight with world’s most powerful politician. The feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump could mean Tesla’s… Read more

Japan, U.S. yet to find common ground on tariffs but want quick deal

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ Japan and the United States have “yet to find common ground” on tariff issues, Tokyo’s top negotiator said Friday, indicating that there remain many differences between… Read more

Japan sets guidelines for expansion of AI-controlled defense systems

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ Japan has set guidelines for the safe development of artificial intelligence-controlled defense systems, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday, aiming to address ethical concerns over weapons… Read more

Princess Kako receives medal in Brazil

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ Japan’s Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, received the highest order of Brazil’s state of Sao Paulo on Friday during her 10-day 11-day trip to… Read more

Koizumi says there are no ‘sacred cows’ in agricultural policy

Tokyo, 7 June, /AJMEDIA/ Japan’s farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Friday hinted at initiating emergency rice imports if the government fails to bring down prices, saying there should be no… Read more