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The US President joked about the attack on Pearl Harbor during a conversation with Sanae Takaichi. Trump asked the Japanese side about the reasons for the lack of warning.
Donald Trump expected a much larger jump in oil prices and a worsening of the economy. Currently, Brent crude has risen to $115 per barrel.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will discuss cooperation in economic security with Donald Trump. She presented proposals on energy and minerals.
The US President noted Japan's active stance on the conflict in Iran. Trump accused NATO of inaction and called the alliance's refusal a mistake.
Russian students are massively choosing Asian universities instead of European ones due to sanctions. Chinese and Korean languages have become the most popular among Russian youth.
The leaders of France and Germany will hold talks on the future of the FCAS combat system. The project is under threat due to disputes between Dassault and Airbus.
Ukrainian colleges and schools will receive desktops, laptops, and interactive panels from JICA. The aid will cover 382 institutions as part of the recovery program.
The new game Resident Evil Requiem has sold 6 million copies. The project became the fastest-selling installment in the history of Capcom's entire zombie franchise.
The Trump administration is trying to create an international coalition to counter the Iranian blockade. Most EU and Asian countries express skepticism.
Donald Trump appealed to China and NATO for help in opening the strait. Most countries refrained from sending ships due to the active war.
Serhiy Rebrov called up 26 players for the March matches against Sweden. Ruslan Neshcheret, Matviy Ponomarenko, and Borys Krushynskyi received their debut calls.
Saudi Arabia offers customers to receive Arab Light crude oil through the port of Yanbu. Due to pipeline restrictions, buyers will receive only a portion of the volumes.
Japanese authorities are assessing legal obstacles to escorting ships in the Middle East. The country plans to release 80 million barrels of oil to stabilize the market.
The Japanese government is considering purchasing Ukrainian UAVs due to their combat experience and resilience. The countries are preparing an agreement on the exchange of technologies for weapons.
Donald Trump expects many countries to contribute ships to guard the strait. The US plans to bomb the coastline and destroy Iranian warships.
Gold, government bonds, and stable currencies remain the primary tools for capital protection. Investors choose them due to their liquidity and low risks.
The head of the State Financial Monitoring Service stated that the role of crypto assets in crimes has increased during the war. The FSB of the Russian Federation uses USDT to prepare terrorist attacks in Ukraine.
Nanae Yamaka appeared at the weigh-in before the OPBF fight with Ukrainian symbols on her uniform. Kyrylo Budanov thanked the athlete and Japan for their solidarity.
Japan has begun the secret deployment of upgraded Type-12 missiles in Kumamoto Prefecture. The new weapons are capable of striking targets in China.
Japan has approved iPS cell therapy for the treatment of Parkinson's and heart disease. New drugs will be available to patients in the summer of 2026.
Minister Ryosei Akazawa urged Washington not to raise tariffs on Japanese goods. Tokyo promises investments of $550 billion and energy cooperation.
German Uniper is negotiating with Canada to increase LNG purchases to diversify energy supplies. This will help Germany reduce its dependence on energy resources from the United States.
Qatar has declared force majeure on gas exports due to the US-Israeli war against Iran. Restoring normal production volumes could take at least a month, leading to shortages in global markets.
A case of Dengue fever was recorded in a 24-year-old woman in Lviv region who was vacationing in the Maldives. She was hospitalized on February 19 and discharged in satisfactory condition on February 26.
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
The navies of the Philippines, the US, and Japan concluded four-day joint exercises in the South China Sea from February 20 to 26, 2026. The drills strengthened the trilateral defense partnership and interoperability of the fleets.
Japan is allocating $41 million for the recovery of Ukrainian communities, marking the fifth phase of the Emergency Recovery Program. The funds will be directed towards municipal infrastructure, healthcare, the agricultural sector, and public broadcasting.
G7 leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and Trump's peace efforts. They also welcomed assistance to Ukraine for getting through the winter.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, addressed Ukrainians from a bunker on Bankova Street, where his first conversations with world leaders took place at the beginning of the war. He emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed a desire to one day come there with the US President.
Greece will purchase 10 V-BAT unmanned systems from Shield-AI, which have proven effective in Ukraine. These drones have been tested in island conditions and have also been ordered by the Netherlands, Japan, and India.