Flag desecration bill clears Upper House committee amid constitutional warnings New bill to criminalize public damage to Japan’s national flag passed a key Upper House committee on July 16, 2026, …
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Imperial succession bill approved by house committee set to pass July 17
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUpper House panel approves Imperial Household Law amendment, full chamber vote set for July 17 House panel approved Imperial Household Law amendment July 16, allowing female royals to keep status …
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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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LDP confirms Takaichi will attend Budget Committee and schedules July leaders’ debate
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPrime Minister Takaichi to Attend Budget Committee and July Leaders’ Debate, LDP Says LDP and opposition agree to schedule concentrated Budget Committee deliberation with Prime Minister Takaichi present and a …
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Japan constitutional amendment push stalls as LDP drops drafting committee demand LDP backs away from creating a constitutional amendment drafting committee in the Upper House on April 15, 2026, exposing …