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Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi is planning a trip to India to meet with Prime Minister Modi. The leaders intend to discuss enhancing supply chains for critical goods, particularly in light of concerns surrounding China. Their discussions are also expected to cover defense, economic matters, and advanced technologies like semiconductors and artificial intelligence. AI

Japan has enacted a new law to centralize intelligence gathering under a National Intelligence Council, aiming to bolster counter-espionage capabilities against overseas threats. This legislation, passed with support from some opposition parties, is the first phase of the government's plan to expand its intelligence architecture. Despite assurances from officials that privacy will not be compromised, concerns remain regarding the lack of parliamentary oversight for intelligence activities. AI