Taiwan tensions flare after debate over wording in Trump’s China visit Debate over whether the U.S. “opposes Taiwan independence” after President Trump’s China trip deepens Taiwan tensions and prompts calls …
Party leaders’ debate on May 21, 2026 draws criticism after only 45 minutes with six leaders Party leaders’ debate on May 21, 2026 lasted 45 minutes with six leaders, sparking …
NHK Poll on Constitution Day: 38% Back Constitutional Amendment, Majority Want Other Issues Prioritized NHK poll on May 3, 2026 shows 38% favor constitutional amendment while 52% say other issues …
New 青切符 (blue ticket) system tightens bicycle traffic enforcement across Japan Japan’s new aokippu (blue ticket) system, launched March 25, 2026, streamlines penalties for minor bicycle traffic offenses amid lane …
Spain, Slovenia and Ireland urge debate to suspend EU‑Israel Association Agreement Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have asked the EU to debate suspending the EU‑Israel Association Agreement, citing alleged human‑rights breaches. …
Ruling coalition advances national flag desecration law as Diet debate opens Ruling coalition seeks a national flag desecration law in Japan, sparking debate over punishable acts, penalties, scope and protection …
LDP Proposes Concentrated Debate on Emergency Clause to Accelerate Constitutional Amendment LDP proposes concentrated Diet debates on an emergency clause to speed constitutional amendment; coalition partners back it while critics …
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