Bank of Japan Governor Warns of Possible Interest Rate Hike Amid Rising Prices
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda gave a speech in Washington, DC, on the 19th, saying that if prices continue to rise, it is “very likely” that interest rates will be raised. The photo shows Governor Ueda giving a press conference after the March monetary policy meeting. Picture taken at the main branch of the […]
NATO Member States Agree to Provide Additional Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said on the 19th that NATO member states have agreed to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine. Photograph taken in July 2023 (2024 Reuters/Ints Kalnins/File Photo) BRUSSELS/KIV (Reuters) – NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that NATO member states have agreed to provide additional air defense systems to Ukraine. […]
IMF Unable to Produce Joint Statement Due to Differences on Middle East and Ukraine Situation
On the 19th, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was unable to produce a joint statement from the International Monetary and Financial Commission (IMFC) due to differences of opinion regarding the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the IMF issued a statement chairman. instead the economic risks posed by the conflict were announced. Photograph […]
US Secretary of State Blinken Addresses Middle East Tensions, Denies Involvement in Offensive Operations
Secretary of State Blinken said on the 19th that the United States is committed to easing tensions in the Middle East and is not involved in any offensive operations, regarding reports that Israel has struck back against Iran. Photograph taken in Italy (2024 Reuters/Remo Casilli) [カプリ（イタリア） １９日 ロイター] – US Secretary of State Blinken said […]
Germany’s top military commander warns of potential Russian threat to NATO members within 5-8 years
Germany’s top military commander, Bundeswehr Chief Marshal Carsten Breuer, said that once Russia rebuilds its military, which was affected by the Ukraine war, it will be ready to attack NATO members within five to eight years. The photo shows the Russian flag. Photograph taken in April 2021 (2024 Reuters/David W Cerny) [ワルシャワ １８日 ロイター] – […]
ECB Officials Discuss Interest Rate Cut Decision at June Board Meeting
European Central Bank (ECB) officials reiterated on the 18th that a decision to start cutting interest rates will be made at the board meeting in June. However, there is still disagreement about what to do next and how far interest rates should be lowered. Photograph taken (2024 Reuters/Wolfgang Rattay) [フランクフルト／ワシントン／ストックホルム １８日 ロイター] – European Central […]
United States Announces New Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Drone Production and Military Programs
On the 18th, the United States announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone production in response to Iran’s attack on Israel. US President Biden (pictured) said the G7 was committed to working together to increase economic pressure on Iran. Picture taken in February (2024 Reuters/Leah Millis) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday announced new […]
G7 Considers Using Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
On April 16, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the G7 was considering various options for using approximately $300 billion in Russian assets frozen under sanctions to aid Ukraine. Picture taken in March in Washington (2024 Reuters/Elizabeth Frantz) [ワシントン １６日 ロイター] – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on the 16th that the Group of […]
Security Council Committee Unanimously Unable to Recommend Palestine’s UN Membership Application
The Security Council committee examining Palestine’s application for membership of the United Nations has concluded in its report that it was “unable to make a unanimous recommendation to the Security Council” as to whether the application met the criteria for full membership. The photo was taken on the 14th at the United Nations Headquarters in […]
Rising Middle East Tensions Could Impact Inflation Outlook, Says Bank of England’s Green Policy Committee
The Bank of England’s Green Policy Committee said on the 17th that recent tensions in the Middle East could pose risks to the inflation outlook, including by raising inflation expectations. Photograph taken in July 2023 (2024 Reuters/Hollie Adams) [ワシントン １７日 ロイター] – A member of the Bank of England’s Green Policy Committee said on the […]
