Administration

Ishiba administration falters after rapid dissolution and 20-million-yen scandal Ishiba administration falters after an unprecedented rapid dissolution on Oct. 9, 2024, and a 20-million-yen faction funding scandal that eroded party …

Politics, Not Public Mood, Fueled Rise of Xenophobia in Japan, Waseda Study Finds Waseda study finds political leaders, not public opinion, ignited xenophobia in Japan. Shunsuke Tanabe’s surveys show political …

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Tomoko Akane Ahead of U.N. General Assembly U.S. sanctions against ICC prosecutor Tomoko Akane announced before the U.N. General Assembly, raising concern in Japan …

Japan’s 10-Year JGB Yield Nears 3% as Markets Brace for Fiscal 2027 Decisions Benchmark 10-year JGB yield climbs toward 3% as investors react to fiscal uncertainty and Washington scrutiny; Takaichi …

Trump tariffs on polysilicon: US imposes 15% duty and price floor, targeting Chinese dominance US imposes 15% tariff and minimum price on polysilicon imports, targeting China’s dominance and reshaping supply …

U.S. Threatens Sanctions Over Alleged IP Theft by Moonshot AI and Other Chinese Startups U.S. officials have warned of sanctions and other measures against Chinese AI startups, naming Moonshot AI …

Hamas 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 …

US arms sales to Taiwan surge: Trump approvals in first 18 months exceed Biden’s four-year total U.S. arms sales to Taiwan have risen sharply under President Trump’s second administration, with …

China Forms New Agency to Boost Low-Altitude Economy and Greenlight EHang Flying Taxi China creates agency to oversee the "low-altitude economy," aiming to scale drone and flying-taxi operations; EHang wins …