Japan, U.S. agree on joint efforts to calm Middle East situation

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the two countries will work together to try to calm the situation in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.Later in the day, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, who assumed the position in mid-September, also exchanged views with Blinken about the conflict, emphasizing Japan's strong condemnation of Hamas's terrorist attacks.Kamikawa conveyed her appreciation to Blinken about the U.S. diplomatic efforts concerning the developments in the Middle East, according …READ FULL ARTICLE