Survey Finds Eroding Confidence in U.S. as Global Democracy Backsliding Accelerates Tokyo experts and a survey warn of global democracy backsliding, citing falling trust in the U.S. and rising confidence …
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Business
FamilyAlbum surpasses 30 million users and plans aggressive overseas expansion as Japan’s population declines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFamilyAlbum hits 30 million users and announces overseas expansion push FamilyAlbum reaches 30 million users and plans overseas expansion of its family-focused photo app, adding services as Japan’s domestic market …
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Politics
Food consumption tax cut plan questioned as PM Takaichi declines to commit
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Sidesteps Endorsement of Consumption Tax Cut in Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not endorse a proposed consumption tax cut during the July 15 party leaders’ debate, …
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Business
FATF Declines Probe into Indonesia Law Allowing Danantara Bond Purchases
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFATF declines probe into Indonesia’s Danantara bonds after civil society complaint FATF declines probe into Indonesia’s Danantara bonds after civil society groups warned that recent law changes could let corrupt …
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Tropical Forest Loss Falls 36% in 2025 but Remains Alarmingly High, Study Says Tropical forest loss fell 36% to 4.3 million hectares in 2025, driven partly by Brazil’s policy measures, …
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Iran Refuses to Confirm Pakistan Negotiations While US Naval Blockade Remains Iran says it will not confirm sending a negotiating team to Pakistan while a US naval blockade remains, complicating …