08:56â¢Trump Dials Putin While Eyeing Expo
âšThe newspapers report extensively on Ishiba's US visit aftermath, with Trump showing interest in visiting the Osaka Expo (Nikkei, Japan Times, Sankei). New developments include Trump's phone call with Putin regarding Ukraine (Yomiuri), and reports that Trump didn't pressure Japan on defense spending increases (Japan Times). Meanwhile, GLAY's 30th anniversary concert in Hakodate drew 8,000 fans (Hokkaido Shimbun), while concerns over drug store theft rings extend to Hanoi operations (NHK).