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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) attends a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters ahead of a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on May 22, 2026.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows the venue of a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum being held through the following day in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows the venue of a trade meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum being held through the following day in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.

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APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

APEC trade meeting in Suzhou

Photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows the logo of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at the venue of its trade meeting in Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.

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Hungarian PM Magyar at press conference

Hungarian PM Magyar at press conference

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar (L) speaks at a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart Christian Stocker after their meeting in Vienna on May 21, 2026.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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U.S. ambassador to Japan

U.S. ambassador to Japan

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass speaks during a meeting of lawmakers of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on May 21, 2026.

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U.S. ambassador to Japan

U.S. ambassador to Japan

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass speaks during a meeting of lawmakers of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on May 21, 2026.

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U.S. ambassador to Japan

U.S. ambassador to Japan

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass speaks during a meeting of lawmakers of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on May 21, 2026.

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China-Russia summit

China-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (front, R) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping (front, L) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of their summit meeting on May 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Russia summit

China-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of their summit meeting on May 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Russia summit

China-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (front, L) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping (front, R) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of their summit meeting on May 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Russia summit

China-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (front, L) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping (front, R) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of their summit meeting on May 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Russia summit

China-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of their summit meeting on May 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Russia summit

China-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of their summit meeting on May 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Russia summit

China-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of their summit meeting on May 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China-Russia summit

China-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) attends a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of their summit meeting on May 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on May 20, 2026, after concluding her trip to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on May 20, 2026, after concluding her trip to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves upon arriving at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 20, 2026, after concluding her trip to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi winds up visit to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi winds up visit to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu on May 20, 2026, after winding up her trip to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi winds up visit to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi winds up visit to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu on May 20, 2026, after winding up her trip to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (L) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hold a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries in Paris on May 19, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

The finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries pose for a photo on the second day of their two-day meeting in Paris on May 19, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure holds a press conference after chairing a two-day meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries in Paris on May 19, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure holds a press conference after chairing a two-day meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries in Paris on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung are pictured before their summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is greeted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung before their summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far L) is greeted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from L) before their summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) is greeted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung before their summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares to board a vehicle after arriving at an airport in Daegu, South Korea, on May 19, 2026, for a summit meeting with the country's President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu, South Korea, on May 19, 2026, for a summit meeting with the country's President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu, South Korea, on May 19, 2026, for a summit meeting with the country's President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu, South Korea, on May 19, 2026, for a summit meeting with the country's President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leaves the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, heading to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leaves the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, heading to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leaves the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, heading to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 19, 2026, before flying to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 19, 2026, before flying to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 19, 2026, before flying to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi ahead of trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi ahead of trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, before traveling to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi ahead of trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi ahead of trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, before traveling to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Ichihara near Tokyo on May 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Ichihara near Tokyo on May 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Ichihara near Tokyo on May 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Ichihara near Tokyo on May 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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