Japan 10-year government bond yield rises to 2.86%, highest since May 1997 Japan’s 10-year government bond yield rose to 2.86% on July 8, highest since May 1997, as fiscal worries …
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US Central Command launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sanctions waivers
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS launches strikes on Iran after attacks on three commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz U.S. Central Command announced a series of strikes on Iran after Tehran reportedly attacked three …
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Prime Minister Takaichi Meets Yoshimura Over House of Representatives Seat Reduction and Vice-Capital Bills Japan’s ruling coalition faced a high-stakes meeting on July 7, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi …
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Shohei Ohtani belts 299th Major League homer, a two-run blast for Dodgers against Rockies Shohei Ohtani hit his 299th MLB home run, a two-run shot for the Los Angeles Dodgers …
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Air conditioner size labels based on 60-year-old housing, study reveals
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAir Conditioner "Tatami" Sizing Misleads Buyers, Test in Tokyo Shows Consumers urged to focus on heat load, not just "tatami" ratings, as Tokyo test reveals labels are based on older …
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May real wages rise 1.4% as inflation cools, marking fifth consecutive monthly gain May real wages rose 1.4% year-on-year, sustaining a five-month positive streak as nominal pay increases and slower …
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House of Councillors resumes deliberations as Imperial Household Law revision remains uncertain
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoDiet resumes as Prime Minister Takaichi agrees to concentrated sessions; key reforms remain stalled Diet resumes July 7, 2026 after PM Takaichi agrees to opposition demand for concentrated budget hearings …
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Prime Minister Takaichi Prioritizes Imperial Household Law, But Party Friction Persists Prime Minister Takaichi on July 6, 2026, signaled she will press ahead with prioritizing revisions to the Imperial Household …
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Hamas dissolves Gaza administration, transfers powers to Palestinian expert committee
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoHamas dissolves Gaza administration as technocratic handover under U.S. plan is announced Hamas dissolves Gaza administration to clear the way for a U.S.-backed technocratic committee expected to assume civilian governance …
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Prime Minister Takaichi Defends Electoral Seat Reduction Bill After Forced Lower House Deliberation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Defends House of Representatives Seat Reduction as Ruling Bloc Forces Lower House Deliberations Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended the House of Representatives seat reduction on July 6, 2026, telling …