Ishiba says Japan will decide its defense budget, not other nations
[Japan Today] - 03/5/2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday that other nations do not decide its defense budget after U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for a top Pentagon policy…
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[Japan Today] - 8/03/2025
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[Japan Today] - 8/03/2025
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[Japan Today] - 8/03/2025
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[Japan Today] - 9/03/2025
Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup
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[Japan Today] - 8/03/2025
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[Japan Today] - 8/03/2025
