The foreign ministers of Japan, China, and South Korea met in Tokyo, agreeing to promote "future-oriented" cooperation and accelerating preparations for a trilateral summit. This diplomatic advancement dominated morning coverage across multiple outlets, showing rare regional unity amid global uncertainty. By mid-morning, reports emerged of progress in Japan-China negotiations to resume Japanese seafood imports to China, with preparations underway for Chinese Premier Li's visit.

International news mentioned potential U.S.-backed territorial division in Ukraine and Israeli suggestions of partial Gaza annexation. North Korea's continued support for Russia's invasion was noted. By afternoon, an emerging narrative suggested Trump's influence was driving the trilateral Asian cooperation, with China possibly seeking to divide Japan-South Korea-U.S. relations. The day's coverage continued threads from previous days on regional diplomacy while the Prime Minister's gift voucher scandal receded from headlines.