Eighteen officials of two government agencies received notice in 2025 that they had been certified to be eligible to handle critical economic security information. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/25/japan/politics/economic-security-clearance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #economicsecurity #foreignministry #diet #cabinet
Japan clears 18 officials to handle economic security info

The personnel were qualified under the security clearance assessment system based on the law, which was enacted in May 2024.

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Mexico Shows Solidarity After Venezuela Twin Quakes

Mexico expressed solidarity with Venezuela after twin earthquakes struck the country and activated consular assistance protocols while monitoring the evolving situation.

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A vessel owned ⁠by a Japanese company carrying three Japanese crew members safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and ​exited the Gulf, Japan's Foreign Ministry said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/19/vessel-pass-hormuz/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #straitofhormuz #middleeast #sanaetakaichi #iran #foreignministry
Japan-owned vessel passed through Strait of Hormuz on Friday

All Japan-linked vessels ​carrying ‌Japanese crew members have now evacuated the Gulf, the Foreign Ministry said.

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Russia calls Canada ‘warmonger’ over Ukraine drone deal, threatens response
Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson vowed to publish the addresses of all Canadian production facilities participating in the drone deal.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11898348/russia-ukraine-drone-canada-threat/
Japan's Foreign Ministry is taking unprecedented measures to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals visiting Canada, Mexico and the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/09/soccer/world-cup/fifa-foreign-ministry-safety/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #worldcup #foreignministry #2026fifaworldcup #fifa #soccer #samuraiblue #toshimitsumotegi #canada #mexico #us
Japan launches heightened safety campaign for citizens traveling to World Cup

Japan's Foreign Ministry decided to implement unprecedented safety measures due to anticipated confusion related to the tournament being hosted by multiple countries.

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Japanese government officials visiting Russia said their visit was aimed at protecting the assets of Japanese companies doing business in Russia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/28/japan/japan-officials-russia-visit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #russiajapanrelations #russiaukrainewar #meti #foreignministry
Japanese officials visit Russia to discuss business environment amid war

Economic cooperation between the two countries has significantly stalled since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

The Japan Times

Agenzia Nova: Iran: Baghaei scelto come portavoce della delegazione nei negoziati con Usa

22 mag 15:17 - (Agenzia Nova) - Il portavoce del ministero degli Esteri dell'Iran, Esmail Baghaei, e' stato scelto anche come portavoce della... (Res)

Iran: Baghaei appointed as spokesperson for the delegation in negotiations with the US

May 22 15:17 - (Agenzia Nova) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has also been chosen as the spokesman for... (Res)

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https://www.agenzianova.com/a/6a1058947ecf16.69482729/7415587/2026-05-22/iran-baghaei-scelto-come-portavoce-della-delegazione-nei-negoziati-con-usa

Japan's Foreign Ministry has released a booklet publicizing its official development assistance in other countries in collaboration with a popular Japanese overseas travel guide series. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/18/japan/oda-travel-guide/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #foreignministry #aid #tourism
Japan taps popular travel guide to promote overseas development assistance

The newly released booklet shows bridges and railways built with Japan's contributions as well as historic World Heritage Sites preserved and restored with such support.

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Agenzia Nova: Iran: ministero Esteri pubblica criptico messaggio sul "tradimento"

15 mag 04:59 - (Agenzia Nova) - Il portavoce del ministero degli Esteri iraniano, Esmaeil Baghaei, ha pubblicato sulle piattaforme sociali... (Res)

Iran: Foreign Ministry publishes cryptic message about "betrayal"

May 15 04:59 - (Agenzia Nova) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, published on social media... (Res)

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https://www.agenzianova.com/a/6a069638eeee96.18534430/7387274/2026-05-15/iran-ministero-esteri-pubblica-criptico-messaggio-sul-tradimento

Agenzia Nova: Emirati: ministero Esteri smentisce visita di Netanyahu nel Paese durante guerra d'Iran (2)

14 mag 10:23 - (Agenzia Nova) - Tuttavia, la notizia sulla visita segreta di Netanyahu negli Emirati era stata confermata ieri dallo stesso... (Res)

United Arab Emirates: Foreign Ministry Denies Netanyahu’s Visit to Country During Iran War

May 14 10:23 - (Agenzia Nova) - However, the news of Netanyahu's secret visit to the Emirates had been confirmed yesterday by the same... (Res)

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https://www.agenzianova.com/a/6a058761101940.15247417/7383954/2026-05-14/emirati-ministero-esteri-smentisce-visita-di-netanyahu-nel-paese-durante-guerra-d-iran-2