Japan defense chief vows to enhance transport capacity with new unit

Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Sunday pledged to strengthen the Self-Defense Forces’ transport capabilities to remote southern islands through a newly launched unit dedicated to maritime logistics amid growing tensions over the Taiwan Strait. “The unit will enable faster and more secure deployment of troops,” Nakatani said at a ceremony in the western city of…

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Trump advisers say 50-plus countries have reached out for tariff talks with White House

Top administration officials said Sunday that more than 50 countries targeted by President Donald Trump’s new tariffs have reached out to begin negotiations over the sweeping import taxes that have sent financial markets reeling, raised fears of a recession and upended the global trading system. The higher rates are set to be collected beginning Wednesday,…

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