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ASEAN to Deploy Special Envoy to Address Myanmar Crisis ASEAN foreign ministers focus on ending violence in Myanmar and ensuring a transition to civilian rule. ASEAN foreign ministers convened to address Myanmar’s crisis.Discussions centered on ending violence and transition to civilian rule.A special envoy will visit Myanmar to ensure the five-point consensus implementation. ASEAN to Deploy Special Envoy to Address Myanmar Crisis The ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar remains a pressing concern for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). After a two-day meeting on the Malaysian island of Langkawi, ASEAN foreign ministers took steps to address the…
Japan, India Reaffirm Bilateral Cooperation Ahead of US Administration Foreign ministers Iwaya Takeshi and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discuss collaboration in security, economy, and technology under the Quad framework. Japan and India reaffirm bilateral cooperation during US transition.Focus on Quad framework collaboration with the US and Australia.Plans for India’s PM Modi to visit Japan soon.Designation of ‘Japan India Science Technology and Innovation Exchange Year’. In a significant diplomatic meeting held in Washington, Japan’s Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar reaffirmed the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation between their two countries. This reaffirmation comes at a critical time as…
Japanese Firms Suspend Commercials Amid Fuji TV Scandal Fuji TV and Nakai Masahiro face commercial backlash after scandal revelations; major firms pull advertisements. Several Japanese firms, including Toyota and Honda, suspend commercials on Fuji TV.The broadcaster’s scandal centers around ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro.Fuji TV to form a lawyer-led panel to investigate the allegations.Commercial programs featuring Nakai have been canceled across networks. Japanese Firms Suspend Commercials Amid Fuji TV Scandal The controversy surrounding Fuji Television has deepened as more than ten major Japanese companies, including household names like Toyota Motor, Nippon Life Insurance, and Honda Motor, have withdrawn their commercials. This…
Trump to Consider 90-Day Extension on TikTok Ban Donald Trump hints at delaying TikTok’s ban enforcement for 90 days, citing the need for careful review. Donald Trump suggests a 90-day reprieve for TikTok’s ban.The new law affecting TikTok is set to take effect on Sunday.White House Press Secretary reiterates Biden’s plan not to enforce the law immediately.ByteDance must sell TikTok to comply with the legislation. Trump to Consider 90-Day Extension on TikTok Ban In a recent development, US President-elect Donald Trump announced that he is likely to grant a 90-day reprieve to the popular social media app TikTok from a…