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U.S. treasury secretary comments on Japan's credit policy

Japan Business Federation head Yoshinobu Tsutsui meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. 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

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

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's credit policy

Japan Business Federation head Yoshinobu Tsutsui meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. 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

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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China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on June 24, 2026, confirming two Japanese have been detained in China for allegedly violating a Chinse law. The Japanese government said the same day that the two were both detained in May in the northeastern port city of Dalian for allegedly violating a law regarding the smuggling of prohibited imports or exports, without disclosing further details for privacy reasons.

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China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on June 24, 2026, confirming two Japanese have been detained in China for allegedly violating a Chinse law. The Japanese government said the same day that the two were both detained in May in the northeastern port city of Dalian for allegedly violating a law regarding the smuggling of prohibited imports or exports, without disclosing further details for privacy reasons.

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China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on June 24, 2026, confirming two Japanese have been detained in China for allegedly violating a Chinse law. The Japanese government said the same day that the two were both detained in May in the northeastern port city of Dalian for allegedly violating a law regarding the smuggling of prohibited imports or exports, without disclosing further details for privacy reasons.

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China comments on two 2 detained Japanese

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on June 24, 2026, confirming two Japanese have been detained in China for allegedly violating a Chinse law. The Japanese government said the same day that the two were both detained in May in the northeastern port city of Dalian for allegedly violating a law regarding the smuggling of prohibited imports or exports, without disclosing further details for privacy reasons.

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China: Mysterious Ink-Like Shadow Filmed Expanding in Shaanxi Sky

On May 6, 2026, in Shaanxi, a video recorded a strange dark shadow appearing in the sky. After a plane flew past, the black shape gradually spread outward above the filmer. The shadow expanded through the sky like spilled ink, creating an unusual and unclear visual effect. It did not immediately resemble a common cloud shape. Chinese viewers discussed possible explanations in the comments. Some guessed it might be a swarm of flying insects, while others questioned whether the video had been made with AI.

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Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 155 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 155 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 155 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Finance minister's comments on currency market

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama meets the press in Tokyo on April 30, 2026, hinting at stepping into the currency market to arrest the dollar's further rise against the yen as the U.S. currency spurted to the mid-160 yen level earlier in the day.

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Dollar tumbles to 156 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 156 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Denmark: Thousands Join Anti-Trump “No Words” Protest in Copenhagen

Thousands of Danish veterans and supporters held a silent march to the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, carrying banners marked “No words” to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments belittling NATO’s role in Afghanistan.

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators carry a Colombian flag as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold a Colombian flag as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Cali, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Marmolejo/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A women wears a Colombian flag make-up as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator holds a sign asking U.S President Donald Trump for Colombia's Sovereignty as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold cutout faces of president Gustavo Petro as the Colombian President speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Cali, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Marmolejo/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators gather as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator wears a sign against a military operation as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold signs against a military operation as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Isabella Bobadilla/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold cutout faces of president Gustavo Petro as the Colombian President speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Cali, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Marmolejo/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Demonstrators hold cutout faces of president Gustavo Petro as the Colombian President speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Cali, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Marmolejo/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator waves a communist flag as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator holds a sign with 'Simon Bolivar's War to Death' that reads 'Latin America Free' as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator gestures as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A person holds a sign requesting Gustavo Petro's constitutional reform as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads 'Gustavo Petro here you have your people' as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Petro Rally to Defend National Sovereignty

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads 'Colombia is Free and sovereign' as Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in defense of national sovereignty in Bogota, January 7, 2026, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible military intervention in Colombia, days after U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Petro later said tensions eased following a phone call with Trump and announced plans to visit the United States to continue discussions. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Travel company outlet in Beijing

Photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025, shows brochures for various travel destinations at a travel agency outlet in Beijing. No brochures on Japan are available at the outlet as the Chinese government has asked people to refrain from traveling to Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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Travel company outlet in Beijing

Photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025, shows brochures for various travel destinations at a travel agency outlet in Beijing. No brochures on Japan are available at the outlet as the Chinese government has asked people to refrain from traveling to Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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Travel company outlet in Beijing

Photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025, shows posters for various travel destinations at a travel agency outlet in Beijing. No posters introducing Japan are seen at the outlet as the Chinese government has asked people to refrain from traveling to Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

Koichi Nakano, a professor of international politics at Sophia University in Tokyo, speaks during a rally in front of the Japanese Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 23, 2025. Japanese citizens held a rally on Tuesday evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan and criticizing comments by a senior government official advocating nuclear armament. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

People holding signs attend a rally in front of the Japanese Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 23, 2025. Japanese citizens held a rally on Tuesday evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan and criticizing comments by a senior government official advocating nuclear armament. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

Mizuho Fukushima, leader of Japan's Social Democratic Party, delivers a speech during a rally in front of the Japanese Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 23, 2025. Japanese citizens held a rally on Tuesday evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan and criticizing comments by a senior government official advocating nuclear armament. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

A person attends a rally in front of the Japanese Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 23, 2025. Japanese citizens held a rally on Tuesday evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan and criticizing comments by a senior government official advocating nuclear armament. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

A sign is pictured during a rally in front of the Japanese Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 23, 2025. Japanese citizens held a rally on Tuesday evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan and criticizing comments by a senior government official advocating nuclear armament. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM