Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan meets with President Trump to strengthen bilateral relations and address concerns about trade imbalances and military spending. Ishiba plans to offer to buy more U.S. liquefied natural gas and highlight Japan’s investment in the U.S. He also aims to double defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027 but may face pressure to increase it further. Ishiba’s meeting with Trump is crucial for building personal chemistry and addressing long-standing concerns.
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The EU wants to increase deportations and supports 'return hubs' in third countries
The European Union is proposing to increase deportations by establishing "return hubs" in third countries for rejected asylum-seekers, as only 20% of those with return orders are currently removed. The plan aims to create a standard for all 27 EU members to enforce deportation orders issued by any member state, addressing a missing component in last year's migration and asylum pact. The proposal requires cooperation from countries of origin to readmit their citizens and has...
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