Japan

The Prime Minister of Japan and the President of the United States have agreed to consider a meeting in June at the G7 summit. Japan is calling on the United States to revise its tariff policy, including a 25% duty on automobiles.

The Russian military-industrial complex plant "Energiya" in the Lipetsk region, which supplied power elements for UAVs and other equipment of the Russian army, was attacked by drones. Due to the attack, the plant is suspending its operations.

The White House has announced that Donald Trump intends to attend the G7 summit in Alberta from June 15 to 17. Trump had previously expressed doubts about the need for his participation.

Governments are forced to cut spending due to the high cost of long-term borrowing. Also, rising rates affect lending to businesses and households. Their opportunities are limited.

The finance ministers of the G7 countries agreed to continue supporting Ukraine. Despite uncertainty about the US position, the group of countries is determined to show solidarity.

Takeo Eto stated that he does not buy rice because he receives it as a gift from supporters. This caused outrage amid rising prices and worsened the government's rating.

Tokyo authorities are canceling water fees for 4 months to help residents survive the heat. In 2023, hundreds of people died from heatstroke in Tokyo, and the authorities allocated $250 million.

Ukraine has received three high-voltage autotransformers from Japan, Sweden and UNDP. The equipment will help ensure a stable power supply for millions of Ukrainians.

Scientists from the US and Japan are simultaneously researching neutrinos to understand why matter exists in the Universe. Their large-scale projects may reveal the greatest mystery of the world's origin.

In the first quarter of 2025, global car sales increased by 3. 1%, reaching 20.97 million. China leads with 5.98 million cars sold, increasing the figure by 4.5%.

Japan to release 300,000 tonnes of rice from emergency reserves by July to stabilise prices.

Nissan plans to close two factories in Japan and factories in Mexico, India, Argentina and South Africa. The company is suffering losses and planning a reorganization.

The United States opposed inviting Volodymyr Zelensky to the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24. Only four partner countries from Asia submitted applications to participate.

Nissan plans to cut more than 10,000 additional employees due to falling sales. This will reduce the group's workforce by approximately 15%.

G7 ministers called on India and Pakistan for immediate de-escalation after an escalation threatening regional security. They condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and offered direct dialogue.

North Korea tested a short-range ballistic missile and long-range artillery. Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of the country's nuclear forces' combat readiness for rapid response.

North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles from the city of Wonsan towards the Sea of Japan. This was the first such test since March of this year.

The Resilience spacecraft of the Japanese company ispace has successfully entered lunar orbit. The landing is scheduled for June 5 in the Sea of Cold area, with a payload including the Tenacious rover.

Ukraine is expanding its agricultural partnership with the EU, preserving plant genetic resources and exchanging experience. Cooperation promotes food security and agricultural development.

Tokyo has lodged a strong protest with the Chinese ambassador over the intrusion of coast guard ships into Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands. A violation of airspace by a Chinese helicopter has also been recorded.

BC Dnipro defeated Kyiv-Basket in the final series of the Superleague Favbet playoffs and became the champion of Ukraine in basketball for the second time in a row. The game ended with a score of 69:66.

In the decisive match of the 2025 World Cup, the Ukrainian national ice hockey team lost to Japan with a score of 2:3. Now the team's entry into the elite division depends on the results of the matches of Italy, Romania, Great Britain and Poland.

On May 3, the Ukrainian national ice hockey team will play a match against Japan, a victory in which will allow them to play in the elite division for the first time in 18 years. Broadcast at 12:30 on «Suspilne Sport».

The government of Ukraine has approved an agreement with Japan to attract about $3 billion within the Ukraine Facility. The funds will go to priority budget expenditures, reconstruction and development.

In Japan, the Tokaido Shinkansen train service was suspended due to a snake that caused a power outage. Traffic was restored an hour and a half later after a safety check.

On May 2, Lviv celebrates its 769th anniversary, Harry Potter fans celebrate his birthday, and wine lovers celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day. They also celebrate Baby Day and Tuna Day.

At the Ice Hockey World Championship in Division IA, the Ukrainian national team defeated Romania (4:0) and Poland (4:1). Thanks to this, the team secured second place and moved closer to the elite.

Spot gold fell nearly 2% to $3222. 66 an ounce, hitting a two-week low. The reason was signs of easing trade tensions and a stronger dollar.

Japanese scientists have found that wounds in humans heal much slower than in other mammals, including chimpanzees. This may be due to the loss of body hair in the process of evolution.

Maria Zakharova criticized Japan for providing Ukraine with a loan of over $3 billion from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, calling it complicity in the theft of Russian property.