Japan hopes to hold talks with North Korea after a successful Trump-Kim summit. Abe has said he is open to meeting with Kim, but only if it would lead to resolving the abduction issue. He said Japan would then normalize ties and provide economic aid as rewards for a North Korean commitment to both denuclearization and resolution of the abduction issue. … [Read more...] about Japan Leader Shinzo Abe Heads to White House to Press Trump on N. Korea Summit
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Japan Picks Lockheed Martin Radar For Missile Defense System: Ministry Official
The two Aegis Ashore sites will likely cost at least twice as much as Japan's initial estimate of $2 billion, the sources said. President Donald Trump has urged Tokyo to buy more United States military equipment and other goods to help balance a trade deficit with Japan. … [Read more...] about Japan Picks Lockheed Martin Radar For Missile Defense System: Ministry Official
Typhoon kills at least 10, shutters major Japanese airport
Factories in the region, including automaker Daihatsu Motor Co. and electronics giant Panasonic, as well as major beverage maker Kirin Co. suspended production at most of its factories in Osaka and nearby prefectures on Tuesday, though most of them were expected to resume operation Wednesday, Kyodo News agency reported. … [Read more...] about Typhoon kills at least 10, shutters major Japanese airport
Japan Airlines Boeing 777 Heading To San Francisco Returns To Tokyo Following Leak In Hydraulic System
Following the crash, South Korea announced on Monday that the engines and landing equipment on all Boeing 777 planes owned by Asiana would be inspected. The government is also planning to strengthen regulations for pilots who want to shift to flying new aircraft. … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines Boeing 777 Heading To San Francisco Returns To Tokyo Following Leak In Hydraulic System
Yemeni Rebels Hit Saudi Airport as Japanese PM Heads to Iran
The U.S. also has sent an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers to the region, along with hundreds more troops to back up the tens of thousands already deployed across the Middle East. The U.S. blames Iran for a mysterious attack on oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, while Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen continue to launch coordinated drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. … [Read more...] about Yemeni Rebels Hit Saudi Airport as Japanese PM Heads to Iran
