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China Accuses Japan of "New Militarism" at International Conference China criticizes Japan’s "new militarism" at an international forum after Prime Minister Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, escalating diplomatic and economic tensions between …

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Ripples Fuel Crisis from Jakarta to Malawi Three months into the Strait of Hormuz blockade, fuel shortages and price spikes are crippling economies from Jakarta to …

Benefit-linked tax credit (給付付き税額控除): Framework Agreed but Key Parameters Remain Undecided Government presents outline for benefit-linked tax credit; lower eligibility tied to social insurance threshold, but who receives how much …

Osaka metropolis plan moves forward as city council approves statutory council, paving way for third referendum Osaka metropolis plan advances after Osaka City Council on May 27 approved a bill …

National Intelligence Council Law Passed; Government to Launch New Intelligence Bureau in July Japan’s law creating a National Intelligence Council and Bureau passed May 27, 2026, with a national intelligence …

U.S. executions rise as Florida carries out lethal injection amid protests A scheduled lethal injection in Florida on Feb. 24 drew protesters and attention to rising U.S. executions, including 47 …

U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks falter as strikes and asset moves raise tensions U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks face setbacks while Washington and Tehran clash over wording, asset releases and strikes in the Gulf, …

Retrial bill sparks Diet showdown over ban on external use of disclosed evidence Parliamentary debate opens on a retrial bill banning outside use of disclosed evidence, raising concerns from opposition, …

Abe Shinnosuke Resigns as Yomiuri Giants Manager After Arrest on Assault Allegation Yomiuri Giants manager Abe Shinnosuke resigned May 26 after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting his 18‑year‑old daughter; …