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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi called US sanctions on the Japanese president of the International Criminal Court 'very regrettable' on August 14, warning of potential harm to international justice. The Japanese government is considering diplomatic responses as it closely monitors the situation.
South Korea and the United States will shorten their annual joint military exercises following an order from US President Donald Trump to significantly reduce drills between the two countries, Seoul's military confirmed on Wednesday. The move is seen as supporting diplomatic efforts with North Korea.
A senior US official says Venezuela is exporting roughly 500,000 barrels of oil per day to the US, about half of its production. The disclosure comes amid a US-managed energy partnership with the interim government in Caracas.
President Trump denied any talks with Iran, reaffirming a naval blockade while stating Hormuz remains open. His comments came amid continued Iran-Oman negotiations and escalating regional tensions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump spoke by phone as Canada sought last-minute negotiations to avoid new 50% U.S. tariffs effective Wednesday midnight, covering about $20 billion in imports. The tariffs risk job losses and business closures in sectors like lumber, wine, and dairy. Key disputes remain over auto tariff calculations, with Canada wanting North American content counted while Washington insists on U.S.-only content.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on November 19 that the recent 40-day war has “shattered the illusion” of the US security umbrella in the Middle East. He called on regional nations to depend on internal capabilities and cooperation, while accusing Washington of destabilizing policies.
Iran has rejected the US maximum pressure campaign led by Ghalibaf, calling it an 'illusion' that will fail. Tehran asserts its resilience and readiness for dialogue, while warning that further pressure will destabilize the region.
A recent failure by a top US security official in the Strait of Hormuz signals a potential shift in Washington's influence in the region. Analysts see this as a sign of a new era where US power is no longer uncontested, prompting regional actors to diversify their partnerships. The incident may force the US to reconsider its strategy in the Gulf amid changing global priorities.
Iran's senior diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi has rejected US President Donald Trump's recent statements on the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing them as distortions and reaffirming Tehran's commitment to securing the strategic waterway. The remarks come amid rising tensions between the two nations over the region through which about 20% of global oil passes.
