Editorial: In election, parties should discuss Japan’s role in restoring rules-based order

With the return to power of U.S. President Donald Trump, who champions an America First policy, international order is being shaken, putting pressure on Japan to restructure its diplomatic and security policies. Each political party in Japan needs to present its strategy through debate in the upcoming House of Councillors election. Postwar Japan has relied…

Tinubu Leaves Saint Lucia, Heads to Brazil for Brics Summit

Tinubu Leaves Saint Lucia, Heads to Brazil for Brics Summit

President Bola Tinubu has departed Saint Lucia after a four-day state visit en route to Brazil, where he will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The president is expected to participate in the high-level meeting as a representative of Nigeria, which has now been accorded the status of a “partner country” within…

BRICS leaders strongly condemn Pahalgam attack, reject double standards in countering terrorism

BRICS leaders strongly condemn Pahalgam attack, reject double standards in countering terrorism

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Condemning the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam in the “strongest terms,” leaders of BRICS nations reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the “cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens.” In a joint declaration at the…

BRICS calls for urgent UNSC reform, reiterate support for India, Brazil to play greater role in UN

BRICS calls for urgent UNSC reform, reiterate support for India, Brazil to play greater role in UN

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Leaders of BRICS nations reiterated support for “comprehensive reform” of the United Nations, including its Security Council, for making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient.In a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, China and Russia, as permanent members of the United Nations…

Brics Leaders Condemn Iran Attacks and Tariffs Without Naming US or Israel

Brics Leaders Condemn Violence in the Middle East and Address Global Concerns Brics leaders, during their summit in Rio de Janeiro, issued a final statement that emphasized the need to end the cycle of violence in the Middle East. The declaration called for a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories and highlighted concerns…