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US military airlifts 33,000 water bottles to Kumamoto quake victims
US military airlifts 33,000 water bottles to Kumamoto quake victims
SUNDAY, AUGUST 09, 2026
A KC-130 carried 16 tonnes of water from Yokota Air Base, with Japanese forces set to distribute the supplies to people affected by the July 28 earthquake.US and ASEAN chair press for unconditional Suu Kyi release in Myanmar
US and ASEAN chair press for unconditional Suu Kyi release in Myanmar
FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2026
The US and ASEAN chair, the Philippines, call for Aung San Suu Kyi’s unconditional release and wider humanitarian access to political prisoners in Myanmar following an ICRC visit.Trump expects Iran war to end soon as Hormuz talks progress
Trump expects Iran war to end soon as Hormuz talks progress
FRIDAY, AUGUST 07, 2026
Iran and Oman are close to a temporary Hormuz shipping arrangement as Tehran considers barring US and Israeli vessels from the waterwayUS-based Oishii Farm opens western Tokyo R&D centre for indoor farming
US-based Oishii Farm opens western Tokyo R&D centre for indoor farming
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026
Working with Japanese partners, the US-based grower will develop robots and air-conditioning systems while aiming to sell strawberries in Japan as early as this year.US and Japan coordinate yen defence against speculative bets
US and Japan coordinate yen defence against speculative bets
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Washington and Tokyo prepared months for joint yen intervention as both governments sought to curb currency volatility and pressure on the economyDemocratic-led US states sue Trump over sweeping new tariffs
Democratic-led US states sue Trump over sweeping new tariffs
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Twenty-five Democratic-led US states have challenged Trump’s tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Thailand, alleging that the administration unlawfully invoked Section 301.Japan, US launch rare joint intervention as yen hits 40-year low
Japan, US launch rare joint intervention as yen hits 40-year low
MONDAY, AUGUST 03, 2026
Tokyo and Washington bought yen together after it fell to a 40-year low, with both governments signalling that further coordinated action remains possibleThailand edges closer to leaving US Treasury monitoring list
Thailand edges closer to leaving US Treasury monitoring list
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
Thailand meets only one US Treasury monitoring criterion after its current-account surplus fell below the threshold, improving its prospects of leaving the list. US to establish permanent visa bonds for nationals of 50 countries
US to establish permanent visa bonds for nationals of 50 countries
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
The US will make its visa bond programme permanent for business and tourist applicants from 50 countries, with consular officers able to require bonds of up to US$20,000.