Thoughts from George Frideric Handel (d otd 1759) -
On studying music: 'Learn all there is to learn, and then choose your own path.'
On audiences: 'I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better.'
On composing Messiah: 'I thought I saw the face of God'.

This morning’s exercise - spring has finally arrived in the Cotswolds.

「準備中」とか「支度中」というのはよく見るが、こんなハッキリしたメッセージは見たことがなかった。

Japan’s recent state visit to the US highlighted significant shifts in Tokyo’s strategic posture, as well as its rising importance to Washington in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

Read the latest analysis by Robert Ward: iiss.org/online-analysi…

Strong words in US-Japan-Philippines trilateral joint statement in support of 🇵🇭 & 🇯🇵 pushback on Chinese coercion in South and East China Seas.

Much notable in 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇵🇭joint statement, not least strengthening of focus of trilat cooperation from traditional security to economy/economic security

Joint Vision Statement from the Leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States | The White House whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

For those who missed the live broadcast, please enjoy PM Kishida’s address to the joint meeting of Congress today.

‘Japan has changed over the years. We have transformed ourselves from a reticent ally, recovering from the devastation of World War II, to a strong, committed ally, looking outward to the world.’

Full text of Japanese PM Kishida's speech to US Congress asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Inter…

The opposition party has secured a landslide victory in South Korea's parliamentary election.

It has secured 175 seats to the ruling party's 108 - with all votes now counted.

This is a crushing defeat for the President Yoon Suk Yeol and his government.

en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN202404…