- Trump fiercely criticizes media spreading 'fake news' related to war
- U.S. President Donald Trump fiercely denounced Iran and media outlets on the evening of the 15th (local time) through a lengthy social media post, accusing them of spreading "fake news" related to the war gener...
- 2026-03-17
- NYT "Trump administration pressured Cuba, saying 'negotiations possible if president resigns'"
- Reports have emerged that the Donald Trump administration pressured Cuba, which is facing an energy crisis due to U.S. sanctions, demanding the president step down to resolve the issue.The U.S. daily New York T...
- 2026-03-17
- Pakistan tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz for the first time; arrives in home country on the 17th
- A Pakistani oil tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, effectively blockaded by Iran, for the first time, Reuters reported on the 17th.Citing data from maritime traffic information firm MarineTraffic a...
- 2026-03-17
- Trump, Angry at Allies Uncooperative with Warship Deployment Requests
- President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his call for countries to help resolve the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, complaining that some nations were not enthusiastic enough in assisting Washington. Trump...
- 2026-03-17
- Besent: "US-China Summit May Be Postponed Due to Iran War"
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on the 16th (local time) that he might postpone his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled for the end of this month in Beijing if President Donald Trump ...
- 2026-03-17
- "China Accessed US Voter Files!"
- Declassified documents revealed that the FBI was aware of intelligence suggesting China attempted to interfere in the 2020 presidential election by using fake U.S. driver's licenses to cast votes for candidate ...
- 2026-03-17
- Cubans Angered by Blackouts Set Fire to Communist Party Office
- Cubans angry over worsening power outages, exacerbated by a U.S. oil embargo, set fire to a Communist Party headquarters, Reuters reported on March 14 (local time), citing Cuba's state newspaper 'Invasor'.Accor...
- 2026-03-17
- US "China Sources 50% of Energy from the Gulf"... China "Agrees on Stable Tariff Levels"
- The United States and China concluded their two-day high-level trade talks in Paris on the 16th (local time), held as a prelude to a summit between the leaders of the two countries.While both sides described th...
- 2026-03-17
- Trump repeatedly demands deployment of troops to Hormuz from South Korea, etc... emphasizes US troop presence
- U.S. President Donald Trump on the 16th (local time) again mentioned South Korea and other countries, urging them to join the operation to escort ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.President Trump parti...
- 2026-03-17
- US and Japan Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Situation by Phone... "Continue Close Communication"
- The foreign ministers of the United States and Japan discussed the situation in the Middle East and confirmed their intention to cooperate, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 16th.U.S. Se...
- 2026-03-16
- White House "Trump's China visit schedule adjustable... top priority is successful Iran operation"
- The White House stated on the 16th (local time) that the schedule for U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China and the U.S.-China summit, which was planned from late this month to early next month, could be...
- 2026-03-16
- Battery is a strong candidate for Japan's No. 2 US investment project.
- The battery industry is emerging as a strong candidate for Japan's $550 billion (approximately 822 trillion won) investment in the United States, a commitment made during last year's trade agreement, Kyodo News...
- 2026-03-16
- "US and Japan agree to divide roles in new nuclear power projects"
- The United States and Japan have reached an agreement on their respective roles as they pursue new nuclear power plant projects, Reuters reported on the 15th (local time).According to the report, Dan Lipman, pr...
- 2026-03-16
- China Mobilizes Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force for Amphibious Landing Exercise, Deploying 40,000-ton Class Assault Ship
- The Chinese People's Liberation Army conducted a large-scale amphibious assault training exercise involving its army, navy, air force, and rocket force, deploying landing helicopter docks and submarines.China C...
- 2026-03-16
- Trump Re-emphasizes 'China's Responsibility' for Hormuz Safety
- U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated China's responsibility regarding the safety of the Strait of Hormuz and even mentioned the possibility of postponing the US-China summit. On the 15th (local time), Pre...
- 2026-03-16
- Trump, Pressuring China for Cooperation in Hormuz... "May Postpone US-China Summit"
- President Donald Trump on the 15th (local time) repeatedly urged China to cooperate in securing safety in the Strait of Hormuz, even mentioning the possibility of postponing the US-China summit scheduled for la...
- 2026-03-16
- "Judge Distorted Law"... Edison Shareholders in 'SsangYong Motor Sell-Off' Sue 1st Instance Judge
- A case has emerged where a party, citing the recently enacted 'law distortion crime,' has filed a lawsuit against a first-instance judge for disagreeing with the verdict.Following a partial acquittal in the tri...
- 2026-03-16
- WSJ "Trump Administration Plans to Announce 'Operation Sentinel' for Maritime Security in Strait of Hormuz"
- The Donald Trump administration plans to announce this week that several countries have agreed to form a coalition to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 1...
- 2026-03-16
- "Push to Establish U.S.-China Trade Committee"... Bentsen-Heilifeng Meet for 6 Hours in Paris
- The United States and China held high-level consultations in Paris, France, on March 15 (local time) ahead of a summit between the leaders of the two countries.The meeting was held to coordinate the agenda for ...
- 2026-03-16
- UK "Considering All Options" After Trump Requests Warship
- Britain stated on the 15th (local time) that it is reviewing all options after receiving a request from U.S. President Donald Trump to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.Ed Miliband, the Secretary of State f...
- 2026-03-16