Meeting Between Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Trump

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces the challenge of building personal chemistry with President Trump to enhance the bilateral relationship between Japan and the U.S., despite Trump's concerns about allies taking advantage of the U.S. Ishiba is expected to address trade surplus issues, defense spending, and maintaining an equal alliance with the U.S. Japan also considers forming a middle power network with regional countries in case the U.S. shifts its commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Appointment of David Perdue as U.S. Ambassador to China

President-elect Donald Trump announces former Sen. David Perdue as the next U.S. ambassador to China, aiming to improve the relationship between the two countries. Perdue's nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.

Australian Church Stabbing and Alleged Indian Spies

A suspect was apprehended after multiple people were injured during a stabbing at a church in Wakeley, Australia. Australian government officials declined to comment on reports of Indian spies being expelled from the country. The relationship between Australia and India has improved in recent years.