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DONALD TRUMP JR

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 16, 2018
Why Trump's Pakistan policy dooms Afghan peace
The U.S. administration's approach to Islamabad undermines potential solutions in Afghanistan.
BUSINESS
Feb 16, 2018
Mnuchin says Washington studying possible return to TPP through renegotiation
President Donald Trump's administration is actively discussing the possibility of rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal on condition that the United States renegotiate it to secure better terms, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 16, 2018
White House joins U.K. in blaming Russia for 'reckless' NotPetya cyberattack
The White House on Thursday blamed Russia for the devastating NotPetya cyberattack last year, joining the British government in condemning Moscow for unleashing a virus that crippled parts of Ukraine's infrastructure and damaged computers in countries across the globe.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 16, 2018
U.S. top envoy Rex Tillerson says Hezbollah role poses threat to Lebanon
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned Lebanon on Thursday that the Iran-backed Hezbollah group's growing arsenal and involvement in regional conflicts threatened Lebanon's security.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 16, 2018
Japan's next ambassador to U.S. firm on stance against North Korea
Shinsuke Sugiyama, the next Japanese ambassador to the United States, said Thursday that he will do all he can to resolve issues pertaining to North Korea's nuclear arms and missile programs and its abductions of Japanese nationals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 15, 2018
Abe and Trump agree to maintain pressure on North Korea until it's willing to give up its nuclear program
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in telephone talks Wednesday night to continue to put pressure on North Korea over its nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 15, 2018
Congress probing when White House learned of 'disqualifying' info on ex-Trump aide
President Donald Trump faced new pressure on Wednesday from his Republican allies in Congress over domestic abuse allegations against a former aide as lawmakers questioned whether his administration has properly vetted top staffers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 14, 2018
2018 elections already 'under attack' by Russia: U.S. intelligence chief
Leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday that Russia will try to interfere in the 2018 U.S. midterm elections by using social media to spread propaganda and misleading reports, much as it did in the 2016 campaign.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 14, 2018
South Korea approves $2.6 million budget for North Korea's Olympic visit
South Korea approved on Wednesday the use of 2.86 billion won ($2.64 million) to bankroll the cost of hosting hundreds of visiting North Koreans during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 14, 2018
U.S. pursues motion to put Pakistan on global terrorist-financing watchlist
The United States has put forward a motion to place Pakistan on a global terrorist-financing watchlist with an anti-money laundering monitoring group, according to a senior Pakistani official.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 14, 2018
U.S. intel chief Dan Coats says North Korea 'decision time' is near
The U.S. director of national intelligence warned on Tuesday that time was running out for the United States to act on the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 14, 2018
Koch network starts ads in Indiana and Missouri plugging Trump tax plan and attacking Senate Democrats
The political network backed by billionaires Charles and David Koch is launching a $4 million advertising campaign against two Senate Democrats facing re-election in 2018, as it starts to fulfill a pledge to spend $20 million selling the federal tax overhaul passed late last year.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 14, 2018
White House defends security clearance process on Trump ex-aide Rod Porter, says it hadn't decided yet
The White House on Tuesday defended its handling of the background check for a former top aide accused of domestic abuse by two ex-wives despite contradictory comments by the head of the FBI earlier in the day.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 13, 2018
U.S. to push for 'reciprocal tax' on trade partners: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he will push for a "reciprocal tax" against countries, including allies of the United States, that levy tariffs on American products, but officials did not provide details on how such a tax would be structured or the goods to which it would apply.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 13, 2018
North Korea dials down border propaganda after Olympics open
North Korea has lowered the volume of its border propaganda broadcasts at the inter-Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) since Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony, a senior military official stationed at the border said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 13, 2018
Stung by three deadly crashes in two months, Amtrak would lose half its federal funds under Trump budget
President Donald Trump is proposing to cut in half the federal subsidy for Amtrak, the troubled national passenger rail service that has experienced three fatal crashes in the past two months.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 12, 2018
What now for economic integration in the Asia-Pacific?
However the U.S. under the Trump administration acts, the member nations need to calmly move forward on initiatives to ensure the implementation of the TPP 11.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 12, 2018
Trump's chain-immigration plan takes direct aim at Asians
Asian immigrants thrive in America, but fewer would come if they couldn't bring family members.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 12, 2018
Pence raises prospect of U.S. talks with North Korea amid pressure campaign
In what could amount to a significant recalibration of its stance toward nuclear-armed North Korea, the United States has said it is open to talks with the isolated country, Vice President Mike Pence said in an interview published Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 12, 2018
Japan urges Singapore to enforce UNSC sanctions against North Korea
Foreign Minister Taro Kono urged his Singaporean counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, to ensure that U.N. Security Council sanctions against North Korea are implemented.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Trump's VP pick signals stronger focus on China
Former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to his vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday.
Japan’s minimum wage might not budge much if corporate fears prevail
Unionists hold a rally in Tokyo in April. Households' real cash earnings have been falling year on year for more than two years, with the weakening of the yen making the situation only more difficult as prices of imported goods increase rapidly.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
Three novelists named for Akutagawa and Naoki awards
Naoki Prize winner Michi Ichiho (left), and Akutagawa Prize winners Sanzo K. Matsunaga (center) and Aki Asahina pose with their award-winning books at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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