Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces political instability after his party's significant election loss, losing its parliamentary majority for the first time since 2009
A new regional bloc, dubbed the "Squad," is forming between Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the US to counter China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
President Biden's controversial comments on immigration policies of Asian countries, Japan, China, Russia, and India have stirred reactions, especially from Japan, a key ally.