Imran Khan Maintains Opposition Leadership from Prison as Ruling Establishment Admits Miscalculation Imran Khan continues to lead Pakistan’s opposition from prison, underscoring the ruling establishment’s misjudgment after three years of …
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Myanmar military regains momentum as opposition factions fragment and lose funding
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMyanmar clashes ebb to five-year low as military consolidates control Myanmar clashes drop to a five-year low as the military consolidates gains while opposition forces face fragmentation, funding shortfalls and …
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Sub-capital bill stalls as opposition refuses vote, Diet enters tense final hours Government-led Sub-capital bill faces stalemate as opposition blocks committee vote ahead of scheduled July 25 session end. The …
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Andy Burnham signals closer trade ties with Asia despite China opposition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAndy Burnham Signals Closer UK-Asia Ties as He Becomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham, sworn in July 20, 2026, aims to deepen UK-Asia trade and investment after securing major deals from …
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Opposition demands witness summons for Takaichi Sanae aide over alleged smear video
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi aide’s alleged SNS posts spur opposition demand for witness testimony at Upper House budget committee June 9, Opposition pressed to summon Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s aide to the Upper …
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Japan-led Antarctic meeting seeks protection for emperor penguins amid opposition
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAntarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Hiroshima nears close as emperor penguin protection and tourism rules face deadlock Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Hiroshima heads into its final plenary with disputes …
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South Korea opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok says economy will shape June elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJang Dong-hyeok Says Economic Concerns Will Drive South Korea’s June 2026 Local Elections Jang Dong-hyeok says economic concerns, not Yoon fallout, will shape South Korea’s June 2026 local elections as …
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Takaichi advances Article 9 revision as centrist opposition struggles
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Constitutional Revision Deepens Opposition Rift as Article 9 Protests Mobilize Prime Minister Takaichi’s constitutional revision drive deepens opposition rifts as nationwide Article 9 protests surge and centrists grapple with …
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Anthropic seeks to expand Claude Mythos access to Japan but faces US opposition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnthropic expands Claude Mythos access amid U.S. government scrutiny Anthropic plans wider international access to Claude Mythos, including Japan, as U.S. officials scrutinize the model for safety and national-security risks. …