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18 August 2026

Japan's defence minister says cooperation with US and South Korea 'critical' for region

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Japan's defence minister says cooperation with US and South Korea 'critical' for region

US President Donald Trump scaled back annual drills with Seoul criticising them for not helping Washington fight Iran.

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