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Prime Minister Takaichi Faces Sharp Criticism After Avoiding Answers in 60-Minute Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Takaichi’s refusal to answer key questions during a July 15, 2026, 60-minute party leaders’ …

BHP faces Port Hedland walkout as unions notify company of planned eight‑hour strike Unions at Port Hedland have informed BHP of an eight‑hour walkout that could cost the miner tens …

Prime Minister Takaichi Meets Yoshimura Over House of Representatives Seat Reduction and Vice-Capital Bills Japan’s ruling coalition faced a high-stakes meeting on July 7, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi …

Prime Minister Takaichi to Face Upper House Final Accounts Committee on July 6, Outcomes Could Shape Diet Before July 17 Prime Minister Takaichi will appear July 6 before the Upper …

Indonesia coal shortages threaten wider power crisis as miners export abroad Indonesia coal shortages risk a deeper power crisis as miners export supply, straining power plants and prompting calls for …

Takaichi secretary scandal escalates as opposition vows Diet showdown Opposition intensified a standoff on June 23, 2026 after PM Takaichi avoided Diet answers on the Takaichi secretary scandal, promising a …

Global nickel supply deficit looms as Indonesian policy uncertainty and sulfur shortages choke output Rising policy uncertainty in Indonesia and disruptions to sulfur supplies linked to the Iran conflict are …

Fukuyama Faces Pressure Over Draft to Secure Imperial Succession Vice-chair Fukuyama must decide whether to back a four-presiding-officers draft to secure imperial succession, amid opposition from the main opposition party. …

Takaichi press handling draws criticism as Kihara defends limited briefings May 29, 2026 – Kihara defended Prime Minister Takaichi’s press handling after criticism of a brief May 25 roadside briefing, …