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Kyodo News
2 days ago
- Business
- Kyodo News
Kyodo News Digest: June 28, 2025
KYODO NEWS - 17 minutes ago - 09:00 | All, Japan, World The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- Japan, U.S. agree to continue tariff talks as July deadline looms WASHINGTON - Japanese and U.S. negotiators agreed Friday to continue talks toward a tariff deal that will be beneficial to both countries. Japan's government said its top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held talks in Washington, with each side reaffirming its position during "fruitful" discussions on trade expansion, nontariff measures and economic security cooperation. ---------- Japan gov't asks operators to address disinformation before election TOKYO - Japan's government on Friday asked major platform operators to help counter harmful social media posts in an effort to prevent disinformation and defamation targeting candidates ahead of a nationwide parliamentary election next month. The request by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications came as both the ruling and opposition camps emphasized the need to address disinformation during elections, though they have yet to agree how strictly the issue should be regulated. ---------- Nobel committee chair to visit Hiroshima, Nagasaki in July TOKYO - Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, will visit the atomic-bombed cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki next month and may meet with atomic bomb survivors, a source close to the matter said Friday. Frydnes will arrive in Hiroshima on July 21 and later head to Nagasaki, likely visiting memorial museums and other sites related to the bombings, according to the source. ---------- Senior China military officer removed from top defense body BEIJING - China's parliament has voted to remove senior military officer Miao Hua from the nation's top defense body during its session through Friday, the official Xinhua News Agency said. In November, Miao was suspended from his position as a member of the Central Military Commission for "serious violations of discipline." The Chinese military leadership has been engulfed in a corruption scandal since around the summer of 2023. ---------- U.S. State Secretary Rubio's 1st visit to Japan eyed for July TOKYO - Japan and the United States are arranging for U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make his first visit to Japan early next month, a Japanese government source said Friday, with U.S.-imposed tariffs and the Middle East situation expected to be key topics. The trip is being arranged as part of Rubio's travel to Asia to attend a series of foreign ministerial meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Malaysia from July 8 to 11, according to the source. He also plans to visit South Korea. ---------- Iran envoy urges A-bombed Japan to stand against U.S. attacks TOKYO - Iranian ambassador to Japan Peiman Seadat has urged Tokyo to stand against U.S. and Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities in his nation after President Donald Trump's remark likening the U.S. attacks to the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The ambassador said in a recent interview with Kyodo News that the comment is an "insult" not only to Iran, but also to Japan, the world's only country to have suffered atomic bombings. ---------- U.S. tariff rate hits historic level of 25.9%: Japan trade report TOKYO - The effective U.S. tariff rate on all imports rose to as high as 25.9 percent under President Donald Trump, surpassing levels not seen since the protectionist policies of the Great Depression, the Japanese government's annual trade report showed Friday. The U.S. tariff measures as of early April, including an increase in the levies on China to 145 percent, reached a "historic scale," the Japanese trade ministry said, adding that frequent changes in Trump's trade policy are creating "heightened uncertainty." ---------- Rice imports to Japan surge in May, 3.5 times FY 2024 total TOKYO - Private sector imports of tariffed rice to Japan in May were 3.5 times the total volume brought in during all of fiscal 2024, revised government trade data showed Friday, as soaring prices of domestic rice have spurred demand for cheaper alternatives. According to the Finance Ministry's trade statistics, revised from a preliminary report issued earlier this month, 10,605 tons of tariffed rice were imported in May, a sharp increase from 115 tons in the same period last year. The United States, which accounted for 7,894 tons, was the largest source, followed by Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Video: Masahiro Matsuoka from disbanded pop group Tokio meets the press
USA Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
GOP lawmaker nominates Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize over Israel-Iran ceasefire
Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in the past but has never won. A Republican congressman has nominated President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize for the Iran-Israel ceasefire. Trump said he believes the 12-day conflict between the two countries is "over," after an apparently shaky start to their ceasefire agreement on June 24. Israel began attacks on Iran's nuclear program and military facilities on June 13, prompting counterattacks from Iran. On June 21, the U.S. also dropped bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities. "President Trump took bold action to ultimately champion peace through strength and facilitate a ceasefire framework that brought hostilities to a halt," Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, wrote in a June 24 letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Carter, a six-term Republican, has announced he is running against Sen. Jon Ossoff in the 2026 race for Georgia's Senate seat. About the ceasefire: Trump says Israel and Iran 'don't know what the f*** they're doing.' This isn't Trump's first nomination, but he has not won Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in the past but has never won. Nominations can be submitted by anyone who meets the requirements, including members of national governments. On June 20, Pakistan leaders announced they would recommend Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize for his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis." That was hours before the Trump administration announced U.S. military strikes on Iran, which drew a stern condemnation from Pakistan In November 2024, Oleksandr Merezhko, the head of Ukraine's parliamentary foreign committee, had nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, according to Newsweek. On June 24, however, the outlet reported the Ukrainian lawmaker withdrew the nomination. Trump appeared to complain in a Truth Social post on June 20 about not being awarded a prize for his foreign policy work. "No, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine, and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be," Trump wrote. "But the people know, and that's all that matters to me!" The Nobel Prize winners will be announced in October. Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr., Riley Beggin, USA TODAY Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @
Arab Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize over Israel-Iran ceasefire efforts
WASHINGTON, June 25: US President Donald Trump has been formally nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize following his involvement in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, a diplomatic breakthrough that has drawn global attention. The nomination was submitted to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Tuesday by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who praised Trump's 'extraordinary and historic role' in helping to end armed hostilities between the two longtime adversaries. 'President Trump's influence was instrumental in forging a swift agreement that many believed to be impossible,' wrote Carter in his letter. 'His leadership at this moment exemplifies the very ideals that the Nobel Peace Prize seeks to recognize: the pursuit of peace, the prevention of war, and the advancement of international harmony.' Carter, who represents Georgia's 1st Congressional District, commended Trump for showing 'courage and clarity' in facilitating the ceasefire between the Middle East rivals, calling the achievement a 'rare glimpse of hope' in a historically volatile region. The former president, 79, announced the ceasefire on Monday evening, referring to the brief but intense conflict as the '12-Day War.' The agreement came shortly after Trump authorized a U.S. military strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities in support of Israeli operations, marking a dramatic escalation that ultimately led to the diplomatic resolution. While the Nobel Peace Prize nomination process allows members of national parliaments, university professors, and certain other figures to submit names, Trump has expressed skepticism about his chances of receiving the honor. 'I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do,' he wrote on Truth Social last Friday, referencing his administration's mediation in other international disputes, including efforts to de-escalate tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, India and Pakistan, and Serbia and Kosovo. Speaking to reporters, Trump also pointed to his administration's 2020 Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and four Arab nations. 'I should have gotten it four or five times,' he said. 'They won't give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.' Only three sitting U.S. presidents have received the Nobel Peace Prize: Theodore Roosevelt in 1906 for mediating the end of the Russo-Japanese War, Woodrow Wilson in 1919 for his role in establishing the League of Nations, and Barack Obama in 2009 for his 'extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.' Obama's award was met with criticism at the time, including from Trump and other Republicans, who pointed to his administration's drone warfare campaigns, military support for conflicts in Libya and Syria, and backing for a $1 trillion plan to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Former President Jimmy Carter received the prize in 2002 for his decades of diplomacy and peacebuilding efforts, while former Vice President Al Gore was honored in 2007 for raising awareness about climate change. As of now, Trump's nomination adds to an already contentious legacy, sparking debate about his international role in conflict resolution and the politics surrounding one of the world's most prestigious awards.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize nomination in jeopardy after explosive fallout with Ukraine and Pakistan—what happens now?
Donald Trump has been formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, credited for helping negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The nomination was submitted by U.S. Republican Congressman Buddy Carter, who described Trump's efforts as 'extraordinary and historic.' In his letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Carter highlighted Trump's role in halting a rapidly escalating conflict, saying the agreement 'offered the world a rare glimpse of hope.' Carter added that Trump's involvement required 'both courage and clarity,' and that the resulting ceasefire helped prevent what could have been a wider regional war in the Middle East. Ukrainian lawmaker withdraws support over Ukraine stance However, Trump's nomination has not been without controversy. Oleksandr Merezhko, a senior Ukrainian lawmaker who had earlier nominated Trump for the same prize, withdrew his support. Merezhko, who chairs Ukraine's parliamentary foreign affairs committee, told Newsweek he no longer believed Trump could deliver on his promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war. 'I have lost any sort of faith and belief in Trump and his ability to secure a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv,' he said. Merezhko also criticized Trump's reluctance to impose sanctions on Russia and described his response to recent missile attacks on Kyiv as 'appeasement.' In March, Ukraine accepted a U.S.-backed peace proposal, but Russia has not responded. Trump previously claimed he would end the conflict within 24 hours if re-elected. In May, he said, 'If Putin is stalling, we'll respond a little bit differently,' but did not follow up with action. Pakistan praises Trump, then Condemns US strikes Pakistan had initially expressed strong support for Trump's nomination. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar credited him for reducing tensions between India and Pakistan and submitted a formal nomination. However, this endorsement was short-lived. A day after Trump's ceasefire announcement, he approved a U.S. strike on three Iranian nuclear sites. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry quickly responded with criticism, calling the military action 'deeply disturbing.' Ceasefire named '12-day war'; Trump voices disappointment The ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which Trump announced on a Monday, came just two days after the military action. He proposed naming the conflict the '12-Day War' and called the resolution a pivotal step toward avoiding broader violence in the region. Despite this, Trump expressed frustration over his past diplomatic efforts going unrecognized. On Truth Social, he said, 'I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do,' referencing previous attempts like the Abraham Accords and mediation efforts involving India-Pakistan and Serbia-Kosovo. Speaking to reporters, he added, 'I should have gotten it four or five times… They won't give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.' So far, only three U.S. presidents—Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Barack Obama—have received the Nobel nomination is official, but wavering international support and political criticism may complicate the path ahead.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Trump Jr Says Obama Getting Nobel Prize Over Father Is 'Affirmative Action'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Donald Trump Jr. has said that Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize while his father has not is the result of "affirmative action." The president's oldest son wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday: "Affirmative action is when Barack Obama gets the Nobel Peace Prize instead of Donald Trump." Obama won the prize in 2009, eight months into his presidential term for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples." The Norwegian Nobel Committee said he had promoted nuclear non-proliferation and had successfully reached out to the Muslim world. While some Republicans and other political figures have suggested that Trump should win a Nobel prize for his foreign policy interventions, he has not yet received one. President Donald Trump speaking on board Air Force One on Tuesday. President Donald Trump speaking on board Air Force One on Tuesday. AP Photo/Alex Brandon This is a developing story. More to follow.
