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Diet leaders agree “legislative consensus” to begin securing imperial family numbers Japan’s parliamentary leaders adopted a “legislative consensus” on June 10, 2026, endorsing measures to secure imperial family numbers, including …

Takaichi secretary audio: PM says voice “similar” but cannot confirm after Bunshun release Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on June 10, 2026, that the Takaichi secretary audio released by Shukan …

Takaichi audio controversy: Prime Minister confirms she listened to paid audio but questions attribution Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed on June 5, 2026 that she had listened to a paid …

Osaka Metro to Scrap 190 Expo EV Buses, Record Losses as Supplier Dispute and Subsidy Talks Escalate Osaka Metro will stop using 190 EV buses acquired for the Osaka-Kansai Expo …

ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Ronald Dela Rosa After Months of Secrecy ICC confirms it unsealed a sealed arrest warrant for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, accused as a co‑perpetrator in …

US-Iran ceasefire declared over February hostilities as temporary two-week truce holds U.S.-Iran ceasefire: Washington says hostilities since Feb. 28 have “terminated” after a temporary two-week truce agreed April 7–8 and …

Kirishima Returns to ōzeki as New Banzuke Reflects March Triumph Kirishima returns to ōzeki on the Japan Sumo Association banzuke after his March Haru basho victory, reshaping the top ranks …

Hezbollah drone attack wounds two Israeli soldiers near Lebanon border Two Israeli soldiers were wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack on the Israel-Lebanon border, with one described as severely injured …

Prudential Financial Japan Hit by Up to $575m Profit Charge as CEO Vows Long-Term Commitment Prudential Financial Japan faces up to $575 million operating profit hit after misconduct at a …