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Japan-U.S. joint firing drill

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps conduct a joint firing exercise on June 28, 2026, at the GSDF's Hijudai training range located across Kusu and surrounding areas in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan. About 400 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the exercise, part of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill, designed to strengthen capabilities to defense remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint firing drill

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Marine Corps conduct a joint firing exercise on June 28, 2026, at the GSDF's Hijudai training range located across Kusu and surrounding areas in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan. About 400 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the exercise, part of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill, designed to strengthen capabilities to defense remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense drill

Colonel Richard Neikirk, commanding officer of the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment of the U.S. Marine Corps, attends joint exercise Resolute Dragon designed to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Hijudai training range located across Kusu and surrounding areas in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 25, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense drill

Colonel Richard Neikirk, commanding officer of the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment of the U.S. Marine Corps, attends joint exercise Resolute Dragon designed to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Hijudai training range located across Kusu and surrounding areas in Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 25, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel and U.S. Marine Corps personnel attend a ceremony at the GSDF's Kengun base in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on June 20, 2026, ahead of their joint exercise Resolute Dragon designed to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S.-South Korea joint coast guard exercise

Members of the Japan Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard and South Korea's Korea Coast Guard line up after conducting a joint exercise at Yokohama port in eastern Japan on June 19, 2026.

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth meet

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pose for a photo in Singapore on May 30, 2026. Koizumi and Hegseth agreed to accelerate cooperation on the joint development and production of advanced missiles in their talks.

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Japan, U.S. and Australia exercise

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member (front, R) chats with Australian soldiers during the Southern Jackaroo Japan, U.S. and Australia joint exercise in the suburbs of Townsville, Australia, on May 29, 2026.

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Japan, U.S. and Australia exercise

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member (R) chats with Australian soldiers during the Southern Jackaroo Japan, U.S. and Australia joint exercise in the suburbs of Townsville, Australia, on May 29, 2026.

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Quad ministerial meeting in New Delhi

(from L) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a joint press conference following a Quad ministerial meeting in New Delhi on May 26, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

MANILA, Philippines, April 20 Kyodo - The Philippines and the United States hold the opening ceremony of their Balikatan joint military exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 20, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

The Philippines and the United States hold the opening ceremony of their Balikatan joint military exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 20, 2026.

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Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

The Philippines and the United States hold the opening ceremony of their Balikatan joint military exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 20, 2026.

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Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

The Philippines and the United States hold the opening ceremony of their Balikatan joint military exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 20, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi views a memorial monument for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II, during a visit to the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026. A Japan-U.S. joint ceremony for the fallen was held the same day.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from R) attends a Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II, held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II is held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II is held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II is held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II is held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II is held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi meets the press after attending a Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II, held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II, held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II is held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II is held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II is held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, L) arrives at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 18, 2026, kicking off her trip to the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) arrives at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 18, 2026, kicking off her trip to the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 18, 2026, kicking off her trip to the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 18, 2026, kicking off her trip to the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, L) arrives at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 18, 2026, kicking off her trip to the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, L) arrives at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 18, 2026, kicking off her trip to the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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Japan-U.S. Iron Fist joint exercise in Okinawa

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military personnel salute during the opening ceremony of their Iron Fist joint exercise at U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. Iron Fist joint exercise in Okinawa

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military personnel pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of their Iron Fist joint exercise at U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows a Starbucks outlet in Beijing. The U.S. coffee chain said recently it will establish a joint company with Boyu Capital in Shanghai by selling 60 percent of its operations in China to the Chinese firm amid intensifying competition with local discount coffee chains.

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Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows a Starbucks outlet in Beijing. The U.S. coffee chain said recently it will establish a joint company with Boyu Capital in Shanghai by selling 60 percent of its operations in China to the Chinese firm amid intensifying competition with local discount coffee chains.

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Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows a Starbucks outlet in Beijing. The U.S. coffee chain said recently it will establish a joint company with Boyu Capital in Shanghai by selling 60 percent of its operations in China to the Chinese firm amid intensifying competition with local discount coffee chains.

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Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows a Starbucks outlet in Beijing. The U.S. coffee chain said recently it will establish a joint company with Boyu Capital in Shanghai by selling 60 percent of its operations in China to the Chinese firm amid intensifying competition with local discount coffee chains.

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U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a joint press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back following their security talks in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a joint press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back following their security talks in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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U.S.-S. Korea security talks

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (R) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hold a joint press conference following their security talks in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (L) looks at South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back during a joint press conference following their security talks in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Bush and Cheney Meeting at the Pentagon

United States President-elect George W. Bush and US Vice President-elect Dick Cheney talk to reporters before their meeting with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Henry H. Shelton, U.S. Army, and US Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen in the Tank in the Pentagon in Washington, DC on January 10, 2001. Bush, Cheney and members of their National Security team met with Cohen and Shelton and received a briefing from the Joint Chiefs. The Tank is the secure conference room of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mandatory Photo by Mamie M. Burke / DoD via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-up for 1-hour Japan-U.S. travel via space

Nippon Travel Agency Co. President Keigo Yoshida (L) and Innovative Space Carrier Inc. President Kojiro Hatada pose for a photo in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025, as they attend a press conference held after the announcement of their joint plan to launch a point-to-point transport service that would connect Tokyo and U.S. cities in 60 minutes via outer space.