Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in the United States on Wednesday for high-stakes talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, aiming to cement Japan's position as America's indispensable partner in Asia even as Trump turns his focus to the Middle East amid the war with Iran.Emphasizing the need for de-escalation in the Middle East, Takaichi told reporters in Tokyo ahead of her three-day visit to the United States that she hopes to reaffirm the strength of bilateral ties with Trump on issues ranging from security to the economy."Global peace and stability is being th…READ FULL ARTICLE