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Biden called Japan, India, Russia, and China "xenophobes" for not accepting more immigrants, arguing that encouraging immigration would boost their economies.
Apple reported disappointing quarterly results due to weak demand in China and stiff competition from Huawei, but remains optimistic about the long-term potential of China and other markets such as India, announcing a record $110 billion share buyback plan and hinting at future AI product launches.
The United States and Japan will jointly develop a new missile defense system worth about $3 billion to intercept hypersonic weapons by 2030.
The United States plans to impose new sanctions on organizations that facilitate arms and oil trade between Russia and North Korea by the end of the month, in coordination with allies such as the EU, the UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea.
The Philippines summoned China's ambassador after the Chinese coast guard used powerful water cannons against Philippine ships patrolling the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, damaging the vessels and escalating tensions around the disputed area.
Biden believes that "xenophobia" in China, Japan, and India is contributing to the slowdown in economic growth in these countries.
South Korea held talks on joining the second phase of the AUKUS defense pact, aimed at exchanging military technologies, with the possibility of providing its defense, scientific and technological capabilities.
73 farms in Kherson Oblast received 300 tons of spring wheat seeds and 145 farmers received sunflower seeds from international partners such as FAO, with support from the governments of Japan and Norway.
Japan's Osaka-Kansai Airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in its 30 years of operation thanks to careful design optimized for efficient baggage handling and tracking.
The G7 energy ministers are discussing setting a common target date of 2035 for the closure of coal-fired power plants, a significant step toward the phase-out of fossil fuels.
Japanese authorities will block one of the most famous photo spots near Mount Fuji to combat bad tourist behavior, including littering and illegal parking.
The lack of qualified specialists trained to work with the equipment at the russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant threatens to worsen the situation, as Ukrainian personnel have been suspended from work.
In fiscal 2023, Toyota achieved record global vehicle sales of 10. 31 million units, surpassing the 10 million mark for the first time, thanks to increased sales abroad, particularly of hybrid models in North America and Europe.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Mudra met with Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Matsuda to discuss strengthening cooperation in bringing Russia to justice for its aggression against Ukraine, including the establishment of an international special tribunal for the crime of aggression and the confiscation of frozen Russian assets.
Russia vetoes a UN resolution banning nuclear weapons in space, contradicting Putin's statements that he has no intention of putting nuclear weapons into orbit.
russia is expected to veto a UN resolution aimed at preventing the deployment of weapons of mass destruction in space, despite the broad support of other members of the Security Council.
North Korea launches an unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea, the first such launch since testing a new hypersonic missile.
The United States and the Philippines have launched the annual Balikatan 2024 military exercise involving 16,000 troops practicing information warfare, maritime security, and integrated air and missile defense tactics amid rising tensions in the region.
One person is killed and seven are missing after two Japanese military helicopters collide and crash in the Pacific Ocean.
The documentary In Search of Nika, about Russia's crimes against animals during its invasion of Ukraine, premiered on April 19 and will be available on YouTube in Ukraine.
The United States is looking for new ways to tighten sanctions against North Korea after Russia and China disrupted UN monitoring efforts. Meanwhile, North Korea has criticized the US ambassador's trip to Asia aimed at strengthening sanctions, calling it a "beggar's tour.
The G7 countries expressed their determination to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities and to work with partners to achieve this goal, praising Germany's Immediate Action Initiative, while reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine's long-term security and providing military, financial and other support.
Andriy Sybiga thanked Japan for its unwavering support and $12 billion in aid to Ukraine during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Matsuda Kuninori.
According to EU diplomat Josep Borrell, in the coming days, concrete decisions are to be made on sending more air defense systems to Ukraine.
Kuleba met with the Japanese Foreign Minister to discuss the development of a global partnership aimed at economic recovery, energy stability and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
Blinken will attend a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Capri to discuss support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's war, the crisis in the Middle East, and deepening global partnership.
Russia's Su-27SM3, Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-57 fighters contain more than 2,000 foreign-made electronic components from the United States, Japan, and other countries that are used in navigation, guidance, and communication systems, despite the sanctions.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit Italy to participate in the G7 ministerial meeting and hold bilateral talks aimed at obtaining additional air defense systems and weapons for Ukraine.
The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Iran fired about 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles toward Israel, which intercepted about 99% of them, in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting G7 leaders to condemn Iran's actions and warn of the risk of uncontrolled regional escalation.