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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz next to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a working lunch as part of the Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 20, 2026
Italy¡¯s Meloni says Trump ¡®totally invented¡¯ story she begged him for photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni chided the U.S. leader for acting with far greater deference to the enemies ?of the West than he does toward old, established allies.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders prepare for a family photograph during the Group of Seven summit in Evian, eastern France, on Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 19, 2026
An absence of drama means the G7 summit was a success
This year, the G7 once again muddled through. It avoided the worst outcome ¡ª a public display of disarray
A concept model of the Global Combat Air Program fighter jet is displayed during a security trade exhibition in Chiba in May 2025.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 19, 2026
Japan¡¯s GCAP push signals a new security role beyond the U.S. alliance
The renewed GCAP backing comes less than a week after the apparent failure of the Future Combat Air System ¡ª a program led by France, Germany and later Spain.
French President Emmanuel Macron has described ?Versailles as "an instrument for influence" but it has not always delivered for the French leader.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 19, 2026
Macron¡¯s Versailles diplomacy wins mixed results over decade in power
The French president¡¯s efforts have often failed to yield lasting strategic gains, though his vision of European Union ¡°strategic autonomy¡± is gaining traction.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a news conference at the Group of Seven summit, in Evian, France, on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 18, 2026
In G7 debut, Takaichi puts economic security at heart of Japanese diplomacy
The prime minister¡¯s clearest imprint came in the area of critical minerals, where bloc leaders agreed to step up cooperation on supply-chain resilience and stockpiling.
Dana White, president of Ultimate Fighting Championship (left), U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump speak to attendees during the UFC Freedom250 fight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Monday.
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 18, 2026
Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory but not yet peace
The war cost the U.S. tens of billions of dollars, strained munitions stocks and its alliances, sent pump prices soaring and roiled the global energy market.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a working session with G7 leaders and outreach partners on promoting economic growth, during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 18, 2026
¡®I¡¯m the boss¡¯, Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine¡¯s war aims
Trump told a press conference that Russia was losing more soldiers ?than Ukraine in the war, describing Moscow as the ¡°offensive¡± party in the conflict.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a meeting of Group of Seven nations and partners in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 17, 2026
Takaichi and Trump talk Indo-Pacific as Mideast crisis overshadows G7 summit
The meeting came as the grouping reaffirmed its opposition to unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas and across the Taiwan Strait.
World leaders and some of their spouses pose for a group photo before a cultural performance and concert during the Group of Seven summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 17, 2026
G7 leaders discuss ¡®trusted partners¡¯ access to cutting-edge U.S. AI models
Such a scheme would ?allow G7 countries to use the models to develop stronger cybersecurity ?defenses against ?rivals such as China.
(From L) South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump, Kenya's President William Ruto, France's President Emmanuel Macron and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pose for a family photograph during the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France, on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 17, 2026
G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump¡¯s ¡®very good¡¯ Zelenskyy meeting
After the group meeting with ?Trump, Zelenskyy said that G7 leaders agreed that Russia was ?not winning the war.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends her first Group of Seven summit on Monday in Evian-les-Bains, France.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 16, 2026
Takaichi proposes G7 framework for stockpiling critical minerals
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pitched a plan for coordinating critical mineral stockpiles among the group and like-minded nations, amid China¡¯s tight grip on key supply chains.
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a working dinner with Group of Seven leaders during the G7 summit in Evian, France, on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 16, 2026
U.S. at odds with allies over how easy it is to reopen Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be ¡°completely open¡± by Friday. But at the G7 summit, it¡¯s clear that his European allies don¡¯t share his optimism.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during the Critical Minerals Ministerial at the State Department in Washington on Feb. 4.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 15, 2026
Trump¡¯s mineral pricing plan faces skeptical G7 and divided industry
Negotiations for a Western trading bloc are stumbling over concerns about the plan¡¯s cost and governance.
Emmanuel Macron during the "Nvidia GTC" meeting at the VivaTech conference in Paris on June 11, 2025.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 15, 2026
Macron¡¯s G7 legacy hangs on fickle AI funding and data centers
The French president is positioning France as Europe¡¯s AI powerhouse by leveraging on the nation¡¯s abundant supply of nuclear energy for data centers.
Riot police officers in Geneva, Switzerland, use shields to protect themselves during clashes with demonstrators during a protest against the upcoming G7 summit on Sunday.
WORLD
Jun 15, 2026
G7 protest turns from carnival to violent stand-off
Geneva¡¯s police said around 20,000 people attended, with the vast majority well behaved and not involved in any violence.
Wood panels cover the windows of a building of the Geneva Cantonal administration ahead of a demonstration against the upcoming G7 summit in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday.
WORLD
Jun 14, 2026
Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit
Swiss authorities are anxious to avoid any repeat of the mayhem of 2003, when anti-G7 rioters caused millions of dollars worth of damage.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington on Thursday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 13, 2026
Trump faces G7 after year of trade wrath and diplomatic bluster
Every G7 leader ¡ª other than Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ¡ª has been the target of attacks, criticism or mockery from the Republican billionaire.
The Eneos Endeavor supertanker arrives at a refinery in Yokohama on Saturday.
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2026
Japan¡¯s July oil imports to return to pre-Iran war level, Takaichi says
Japan relied on the Middle East for over 90% of its oil imports but has significantly diversified its supply chain.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) speaks with Roland Lescure, France's economy, finances and industry minister, prior to a meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bank governors, in Paris on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
May 20, 2026
G7 finance ministers urge action on economic imbalances; some point to China
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors have met in Paris to discuss the fallout from the Iran war and volatility on ?global markets but were light on concrete measures.
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Japan is ready to take bold action in the FX market if needed.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 20, 2026
Japan¡¯s finance chief pledges bold action for weak yen as needed
¡°We have understanding¡± from the G7 counterparts, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said. ¡°We will take bold action as needed.¡±
Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market
An Onitsuka Tiger store in the Omotesando district of Tokyo. The footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle label distinct from Asics.
Yen hits 23-month low and Nikkei 225 breaks 71,000 for first time
The Nikkei 225 stock average broke 71,000 for the first time on Thursday while the yen remained weak.
Yen nears four-decade low, and Katayama issues warning
The yen traded above the ?161-to-the-dollar mark all day Friday in Tokyo.
Oncolys president reflects on long journey to world-first cancer treatment
Yasuo Urata, the president and CEO of Oncolys BioPharma, said in an interview Wednesday in Tokyo that he wants to develop treatments that improve the quality of life for patients.
Prices of chicken and eggs in Japan hit record highs
The national average price of a packet of 10 eggs stood at ?309, matching the highest level marked in March and May.
Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead
Kaze Fujii received a second consecutive album of the year award for ¡°Prema,¡± his English-language debut, at the Music Awards Japan ceremony.
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.
Japan steps on the gas in unprecedented regional defense export push
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, as the two inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony in Jakarta on May 4.
As his centennial nears, Osamu Tezuka gets a global reintroduction
Seen here in an archival shot, Osamu Tezuka&#039;s influence on Japanese anime has been monumental.
Why more bears are entering urban areas
Hikers walk past a bear warning sign in the Okutama area in western Tokyo on Sunday as local authorities urge visitors to take precautions following increased reports of bear sightings in the region.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
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Longform

Social camouflaging can help neurodivergent people navigate social situations, but researchers say the effort often comes with significant emotional and mental strain.
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan¡¯s culture of conformity
By Tomoko Otake

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