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Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, delivers a speech at a forum in Bangkok on Aug. 6, 2026.

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Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, delivers a speech at a forum in Bangkok on Aug. 6, 2026.

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Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing, delivers a speech at a forum in Bangkok on Aug. 6, 2026.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks to junior high school students from across Japan during a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at enhancing public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks to junior high school students from across Japan during a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at enhancing public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu (2nd from L) speaks at an event in Hiroshima where local youth and experts discussed peacebuilding on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city.

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U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu (2nd from L) speaks at an event in Hiroshima where local youth and experts discussed peacebuilding on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city.

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Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing (R), attends a welcome ceremony with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Government House in Bangkok on Aug. 6, 2026.

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Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar president in Bangkok

Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing (C), attends a welcome ceremony with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (R) at the Government House in Bangkok on Aug. 6, 2026.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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Selection for next U.N. chief

Selection for next U.N. chief

Photo taken on April 22, 2026, shows U.N. Conference on Trade and Development Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan speaking to reporters at the United Nations' headquarters in New York. The former Costa Rican vice president topped the first round of poll to select the next U.N. secretary general.

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ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane (R) speaks at an event at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, urging the defense of the international rule of law.

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ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks at an event at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, urging the defense of the international rule of law.

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD’s launch event for the “RACCO” compact EV. The photo shows, from left to right: Hirohide Tagawa, General Manager of the Product Planning Department at BYD Auto Japan; Liu Xueliang, BYD Vice President, Chairman of BYD Auto Japan, and President and CEO of BYD Japan; Yang Buyi, Product Director of the BYD Ocean Series and Chief Product Officer of the RACCO Project; and Atsuki Tofukuji, President and CEO of BYD Auto Japan.=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Japan defense chief meets with NATO head

Japan defense chief meets with NATO head

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi meets the press at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on July 22, 2026, following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

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Japan top spokesman Kihara

Japan top spokesman Kihara

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 21, 2026.

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Japan top spokesman Kihara

Japan top spokesman Kihara

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 21, 2026.

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Japan top spokesman Kihara

Japan top spokesman Kihara

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 21, 2026.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (front, L) bows after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. event celebrating the launch of the new Elgrand. The photo shows, from right to left, Akira Sugimoto (Executive), Kento Ichino (Chief Vehicle Engineer), and Satoshi Nakamura (Chief Product Specialist).=July 16,2026,Kanagawa

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Vietnamese deputy prime minister in Tokyo

Vietnamese deputy prime minister in Tokyo

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (R) and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 13, 2026.

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Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill for a law revision to address the dwindling number of imperial family members during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.

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Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill for a law revision to address the dwindling number of imperial family members during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.

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Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation: Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President)

Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation: Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President)

Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation, Regular Press Conference (Press Conference Announcing the Change in President). The photo shows, from left to right, Toshiyuki Kumura, Chief Investment Officer (CIO); Jiro Seguchi, the new President and CEO; and Keisuke Yokoo, the former President and CEO.=June 26,2026,Tokyo

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Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (far R) holds talks with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi (far L) in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attend a press event following their talks in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

IAEA chief Grossi meets press in Tokyo

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi gives an interview in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Japan PM meets with IAEA chief

Japan PM meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi gives an interview in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi gives an interview in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi gives an interview in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Japan PM meets with IAEA chief

Japan PM meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 25, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 struck northeastern Japan earlier in the day.

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Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 25, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 struck northeastern Japan earlier in the day.

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Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 25, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 struck northeastern Japan earlier in the day.

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U.N. symposium on N. Korea's abductions of Japanese

U.N. symposium on N. Korea's abductions of Japanese

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara makes a keynote speech remotely from Tokyo on June 24, 2026, at a U.N. symposium on North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals in the 1970s and 1980s.

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