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Male-line succession debate enters Upper House as Imperial Household Law amendment begins Lawmakers open Upper House debate on July 15, 2026 over an amendment to the Imperial Household Law proposing …

Bollywood trailer for ‘Chauhaan’ rekindles debate over pellet guns in Kashmir Bollywood trailer ‘Chauhaan’ has reignited debate over pellet guns in Kashmir after a line calling them ‘limited damage’ drew …

Imperial Household Law revision raises questions over gender double standards and “family unity” claims Imperial Household Law revision draws scrutiny as critics note inconsistent use of “family unity” arguments in …

FIFA Defers Balogun Suspension After Reported Trump Intervention, Raising Fairness Questions FIFA announced a deferred ruling on the Balogun suspension, holding a one-match ban in abeyance for one year after …

Prime 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 …

Japan Begins Diet Debate on Bill to Criminalize Flag Desecration Lawmakers opened deliberations on June 24, 2026, over a flag desecration bill that would make damaging the Japanese national flag …

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 …