Hiroshi Ogushi Quits Centrist Reform Union, Will Continue Politics as Independent Former seven-term lawmaker Hiroshi Ogushi left the Centrist Reform Union on Aug. 31, saying he will serve as an …
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Centrist Reform Alliance abandons Komeito merger and considers factional split
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChudo–Komeito merger abandoned as Centrist Reform Alliance considers split Centrist Reform Alliance abandons Chudo–Komeito merger plan on August 31, 2026, and is weighing a split into former CDP and Komeito …
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Labor rebuffs calls to raise LNG exporter taxes and adopts gambling reform
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLabor leaders resist calls for tax on LNG exporters at Adelaide conference Labor leaders resisted proposals to raise tax on LNG exporters at the Adelaide conference; delegates also approved a …
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Centrist Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito agree to set up council
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoThree-party talks set up council to explore centrist merger Leaders of the Centrist Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito agreed on June 26, 2026 to establish a consultative council …
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Komeito accelerates merger talks with Constitutional Democratic Party and Reform Union
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKomeito says talks to accelerate centrist merger with Rikken, aims for decision during Diet session Komeito secretary-general Nishida announced accelerated talks for a centrist merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party …
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Centrist Reform Alliance Backs Adopting Male-line Heirs from Former Imperial Houses
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoCentrist Reform Union Signals Support for Adopting Male-Line Heirs into Imperial Family Centrist Reform Union backs adopting male-line heirs from former imperial branches and women keeping imperial status after marriage; …
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Centrist Reform Alliance collapses in election, fails to challenge Takaichi
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoCentrist Reform Union Struggles to Find Its Voice as Opposition Weakens Centrist Reform Union faces sharp seat losses and unclear policy stance ahead of the special Diet session ending July …
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Thailand Supreme Court accepts petition against People’s Party MPs over lese-majeste reform
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSupreme Court Accepts Petition Over Attempted Lese-Majeste Law Amendment Targeting Opposition Leader Thailand’s Supreme Court on April 24, 2026 accepted a petition against People’s Party leader Nattaphong Ruengpanyawut and 43 …
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World Rugby Chair Warns Sport Must Conquer United States Ahead of 2031 Rugby World Cup World Rugby chair Brett Robinson urges reforms to grow the game and tackle challenges in …