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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba affirmed that Japan's defense budget is a matter of national sovereignty, rejecting calls from the US to increase spending. Japan has already doubled its defense budget to 2% of GDP and prioritizes the quality of its capabilities over meeting a specific spending target.

U.S. President Donald Trump, in a speech delivered from the Oval Office on March 6, 2019, raised questions about the U.S. treaty alliance with Japan. He characterized the agreement as "interesting" due to the fact that the U.S. is obligated to defend Japan, while Japan is not obligated to defend the U.S. Trump also commented on the economic benefits Japan receives from the U.S. and questioned the individuals responsible for negotiating ...

A SpaceX crew capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station on March 16, delivering four new astronauts to the orbiting laboratory. The newcomers will spend the next few days learning the station's ins and outs from their predecessors, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will return to Earth later this week after an unexpected extended mission.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during an online G7 summit marking the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, urged caution against sending the wrong message to Russia during peace negotiations. He emphasized the need for G7 unity and continued support for Ukraine, while condemning Russia's military cooperation with North Korea.

AIREC, an AI-driven humanoid robot, demonstrates its potential as a future caregiver for Japan's aging population, offering assistance with tasks like changing diapers and preventing bedsores. However, challenges remain in ensuring safe physical interaction and affordability, with AIREC not expected to be ready for use in nursing care facilities until around 2030.