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Japan expresses ‘regret’ after knife-wielding soldier breaks into Chinese embassy

Embassy break-in further strains troubled relations between Japan and China

The Independent UK

Asia braces for ‘Covid-like’ crisis as impacts from Iran war fuel shortage widen

Petrol stations run dry as countries take measures to reserve energy amid uncertainty over ongoing Middle East crisis

The Independent UK

Japan to begin biggest-ever oil release from national reserves as Middle East energy crisis bites

PM Sanae Takaichi says about 80m barrels of stockpiled oil to be provided to refiners – equivalent to 45 days of domestic demand

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Iran-US war latest: Oil prices fall after Trump offers ‘15-point’ peace plan and rules out Iran nukes

The Pentagon reportedly ordered about 2,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to begin moving to the Middle East

The Independent UK

Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbor to the Japanese Prime Minister, it went over as well as you would think

Of course he acted this way.

The Mary Sue

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi roasted for dancing at the White House

None of this is fun!

The Mary Sue

‘Who knows surprise better than Japan?’ Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark sparks unease in Tokyo during Iran war statement

President Trump's Pearl Harbor remark to justify his Iran attack sparked outrage in Japan. Critics called his comments ignorant and disrespectful, questioning Japan's equal partnership status. While Prime Minister Takaichi remained silent, many felt she should have protested the historical insensitivity and the war itself, highlighting ongoing debates about Japan's…

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‘Absolutely shouldn’t be said’: Japan is on edge after Trump’s atrocious WWII joke to their Prime Minister

Should we be glad Trump didn’t say something worse? Because he hates being questioned.

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How Trump’s ‘careless’ Pearl Harbour joke in Oval Office shook eighty years of US-Japan diplomacy

At an otherwise routine Oval Office meeting on Thursday, Donald Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbour directly to Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi, invoking the 1941 surprise attack that killed 2,400 Americans and drew the United States into the Second World War. Takaichi widened her eyes, said nothing, and…

The Times of India

How the closed Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economic engine

“Asia is at the heart of this drama."

Fortune

Is Europe going to be forced to return to nuclear energy?

With the EU still importing over 50% of its energy and facing persistently high electricity bills, the debate over a nuclear revival to ensure independence and affordability has been reignited.

Euronews

Trump Raises Eyebrows After Saying War Could End 'In Two Seconds' With Nuclear Weapons While Sitting Beside Japan's PM

During a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister, Trump made controversial remarks about the Iran war and referenced Pearl Harbor, sparking international attention.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Mocked: 'Full Human Emoji' POTUS Lambasted As 'Very Orange' Look Dominates Japan Meeting

Donald Trump's Oval Office meeting with Sanae Takaichi drew backlash after awkward remarks and viral moments overshadowed talks on Iran and alliances.

International Business Times UK

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump Pearl Harbor joke: ‘Everything he knows about it begins and ends with the Ben Affleck movie’

Late-night hosts panned Trump’s joke about the 1941 attack, addressed new unredacted Epstein emails and talked popular puppy names

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International Business Times UK

Awkward White House Moment: Donald Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbour in Front of Japan PM

The attack on Pearl Harbour remains one of the most significant and painful moments in US history.

Roll Call

A cacophony of presidential words, but few policy changes from Trump

ANALYSIS — A tidal wave of presidential words does not policy make. That was the lesson this past week at the White House, the Capitol and on board Air Force Once, where President Donald Trump got out 35,615 words publicly between Sunday and Thursday, according to CQ Roll Call’s Factba.se.…

International Business Times UK

How Barron Trump Stole the Spotlight at the White House During Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Visit

Barron Trump became an unlikely talking point during Donald Trump's White House meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, according to a lip reader cited in the report.

Evening Standard

Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke in tense exchange in front of Japan PM

The president’s remark during the meeting in the Oval Office was met with unease and muted reactions

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The Independent UK

Japanese leader calls Barron Trump a ‘good-looking gentleman’ during White House dinner

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that there was ‘no doubt’ that Barron got his looks from his parents

International Business Times UK

Japanese PM Reaction to Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke – 'Who Knows Better About Surprise Than Japan?' Sparks Backlash

President Trump's Pearl Harbor joke during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked backlash in Japan, highlighting sensitivities around historical events

International Business Times UK

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor With Japan's PM Sitting Next to Him — 'Who Knows Better About Surprise?'

The tense Oval Office meeting where President Trump referenced Pearl Harbor to justify US military actions in Iran left Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visibly stunned. It raises questions about US-Japan relations and global diplomacy.

Euronews

Watch: Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke tests US-Japan alliance amid Iran tensions

Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor while urging Sanae Takaichi to expand Japan’s role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, drawing a muted response.

Caixin Global

Business Brief (March 20): PBOC Pledges Stability Across Stocks, Bonds and Forex

China, U.S. to study mechanism to expand trade cooperation; Chinese regulators tighten oversight of NEV sector

The Independent UK

Are Trump and Netanyahu in sync on war? The split on the gas field attack suggests not

Netanyahu said Israel ‘acted alone’ and that he’s agreed to Trump’s request to hold off on any further attack on Iran’s giant gas field

International Business Times UK

'Why Didn't You Tell Me About Pearl Harbor?' Trump Cites the 1941 Attack to Justify Concealing Iran War

Donald Trump sparks controversy by referencing Pearl Harbor in a meeting with Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi, defending secrecy in a military mission against Iran. Explore the diplomatic fallout and public reaction.

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