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BOJ policy-setting meeting

The Bank of Japan holds the second day session of the central bank's two-day monetary policy meeting at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, with Governor Kazuo Ueda seated in the center.

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G20 summit

Group of 20 leaders take part in a photo session on the first day of a two-day summit in Johannesburg on Nov. 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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G20 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi takes part in a photo session on the first day of a two-day Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg on Nov. 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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G20 summit

Group of 20 leaders take part in a photo session on the first day of a two-day summit in Johannesburg on Nov. 22, 2025.

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G20 summit

Group of 20 leaders take part in a photo session on the first day of a two-day summit in Johannesburg on Nov. 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) chats with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a photo session for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, held on the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung after a photo session for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, held on the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claps during a photo session for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit, held on the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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APEC summit in S. Korea

Leaders taking part in an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit clap during a photo session held during the second day of the two-day conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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BOJ Governor Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda enters the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, to attend the second-day session of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

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BOJ Governor Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda enters the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, to attend the first-day session of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

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SCO summit in Tianjin

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin are pictured after attending a group photo session on the second day of the two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin, China on Sept. 1, 2025.

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SCO summit in Tianjin

Chinese President Xi Jinping (7th from L), Russian President Vladimir Putin (6th from L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (4th from R) attend a photo session alongside other participants on the second day of the two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin, China on Sept. 1, 2025.

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SCO summit in Tianjin

Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to attend a photo session for participants on the second day of the two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin, China, on Sept. 1, 2025.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

The Bank of Japan holds a session on the second day of its two-day policy-setting meeting at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on May 1, 2025.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

The Bank of Japan holds a session on the second day of its two-day policy-setting meeting at its headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2024, with Governor Kazuo Ueda seen in the right.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

The Bank of Japan holds a session on the second day of its two-day policy-setting meeting at its headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2024, with Governor Kazuo Ueda seated at the center.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

The Bank of Japan holds a session on the second day of its two-day policy-setting meeting at its headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2024, with Governor Kazuo Ueda seated at the center.

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APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) waves after taking part in a photo session on the second day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 16, 2024.

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Taliban spokesman at U.N.-led confab on Afghanistan

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid heads for a session of a two-day United Nations-led conference on Afghanistan on July 1, 2024, in Doha. It is the first time the Taliban attended the conference, the third of its kind, which began June 30.

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd and Ukraine Head of the presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople attends a plenary session during a Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne in central Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd and Ukraine Head of the presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.CO

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

General view the plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.CO

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd and Ukraine Head of the presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.CO

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd and Ukraine Head of the presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.CO

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd, Ukraine Head of the presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and USA's Vice President Kamala Harris during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd and Ukraine Head of the presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.CO

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

USA's Vice President Kamala Harris during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.CO

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.CO

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd and Ukraine Head of the presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

General view the plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next to Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd and Ukraine Head of the presidential Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

General view the plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ukraine Peace Summit - Switzerland

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a plenary session at the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 16, 2024. The two-day gathering brings together Ukrainian President and more than 50 other heads of state and government, to try to work out a way towards a peace process for Ukraine. Photo by Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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G7 financial meeting in Italy

Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors take part in a photo session ahead of their two-day meeting in Stresa, Italy, on May 24, 2024.

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G7 financial meeting in Italy

Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors take part in a photo session ahead of their two-day meeting in Stresa, Italy, on May 24, 2024. From Japan, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki (C, L) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Suzuki (C, R) will attend the meeting.

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G7 financial meeting in Italy

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki (R) chats with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Stresa, Italy, on May 24, 2024, ahead of a photo session for a two-day meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors starting later in the day. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stands between them.

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UN court concludes hearing on South Africa's plea against Israel's operations in Gaza

STORY: UN court concludes hearing on South Africa's plea against Israel's operations in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the Netherlands STORYLINE: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday concluded its two-day hearings regarding South Africa's request to halt Israel's military offensive in Gaza. The hearings were convened after South Africa lodged a plea to the ICJ one week ago for an order to stop Israel's military operation in Gaza. On Thursday's session, South Africa's Ambassador to the Netherlands Vusimuzi Madonsela urged the court to order Israel to cease its military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah, and withdraw its troops from the entire Gaza Strip. Additionally, the ambassador called for Israel to take "all effective measures" to ensure unimpeded access to Gaza for the United Natio

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Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping Working Session At Elysee Palace - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron, and China's President Xi Jinping during a working session at the Elysee Palace, Monday, May 6, 2024 in Paris, France. China's President Xi Jinping is in France for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus both on trade disputes and diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping Working Session At Elysee Palace - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron, and China's President Xi Jinping during a working session at the Elysee Palace, Monday, May 6, 2024 in Paris, France. China's President Xi Jinping is in France for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus both on trade disputes and diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping Working Session At Elysee Palace - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron, and China's President Xi Jinping during a working session at the Elysee Palace, Monday, May 6, 2024 in Paris, France. China's President Xi Jinping is in France for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus both on trade disputes and diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping Working Session At Elysee Palace - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron, and China's President Xi Jinping during a working session at the Elysee Palace, Monday, May 6, 2024 in Paris, France. China's President Xi Jinping is in France for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus both on trade disputes and diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping Working Session At Elysee Palace - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron, and China's President Xi Jinping during a working session at the Elysee Palace, Monday, May 6, 2024 in Paris, France. China's President Xi Jinping is in France for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus both on trade disputes and diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping Working Session At Elysee Palace - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron, and China's President Xi Jinping during a working session at the Elysee Palace, Monday, May 6, 2024 in Paris, France. China's President Xi Jinping is in France for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus both on trade disputes and diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping Working Session At Elysee Palace - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron, and China's President Xi Jinping during a working session at the Elysee Palace, Monday, May 6, 2024 in Paris, France. China's President Xi Jinping is in France for a two-day state visit that is expected to focus both on trade disputes and diplomatic efforts to convince Beijing to use its influence to move Russia toward ending the war in Ukraine. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM