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Japanese PM Kishida meets EU leaders in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hosted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel in Tokyo, where they came to hold political meetings. Exchanging views on regional and global issues, the leaders agreed to implement the vision of a “free and open” Indo-Pacific and take strong action against Russia to stop its war in Ukraine. Kishida, Leyen and Michel, who also agreed on cooperation to ensure economy and energy security, held a joint press conference after the summit.

Referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in his speech, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, “It is shaking the foundation of the international order, which includes not only Europe but also Asia, and is absolutely unacceptable.” Michel, for his part, called for strengthening the partnership, saying that “Japan and the European Union have a deep and dynamic relationship, united by the core values ​​of democracy and the rule of law.”

Leyen emphasized that Japan, like the EU, is aware of the real danger. “Not only the future of Ukraine or Europe is at stake, but the future of the rules-based world order,” said Leyen, adding that this risk makes it even more necessary for partners who share similar values, such as the EU and Japan, to strengthen their relations.

The leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the supply of materials such as digital technologies, semiconductors, and infrastructure.

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Mass Protests in Iran Against Israeli Attacks After Friday Prayers

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Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets after Friday prayers to protest Israel’s recent attacks on the country. The largest gatherings occurred in the capital, Tehran, where demonstrators marched following prayers at Tehran University.

High-ranking officials, including Iran’s Constitutional Court head Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei and former IRGC commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, joined the protest. Participants waved Iranian, Palestinian, and resistance group flags, and trampled on Israeli and US flags laid on the ground.

Protesters held banners reading “Down with Israel”, “Down with the US”, and “The Zionist regime will be destroyed”, while chanting slogans such as “We stand behind our leader”, “Everyone who clashed with Khamenei will eventually be destroyed”, and “Our right to nuclear weapons”.

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