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- 2026-05-13 controversy Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly supported an aide accused of running a smear campaign against political rivals. source
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Japan considers online content regulation amid political scandal
Japan is considering new legislation to regulate the use of online content for political influence, with the issue playing out in the background of parliamentary discussions. The deliberations are occurring amidst an al…
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Japan's digital campaign rules lag behind as smear video scandal erupts
A scandal involving a smear video targeting Sanae Takaichi has highlighted significant gaps in Japan's digital campaign regulations. The video, which falsely accused Takaichi of discriminatory remarks, was widely shared…
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Protesters jeer Japanese minister over pacifist stance at Okinawa memorial
During a World War II memorial event in Okinawa, Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi was jeered by anti-war protesters. The demonstrators chanted slogans such as "No to war!" and "Protect Article 9!" in response to Takaich…
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China's PLA Daily warns Japan's drills signal offensive military shift
China's military mouthpiece, PLA Daily, has criticized Japan's recent large-scale live-fire drills, asserting they demonstrate an offensive shift in Japan's military capabilities. The publication warned that these drill…
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Prediction markets boom, attracting Hong Kong users despite warnings
Prediction markets are experiencing a surge in popularity, attracting users like a 25-year-old in Hong Kong who bets on diverse outcomes ranging from political elections to cryptocurrency prices. Platforms such as Polym…
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Japan's Takaichi seeks G7 unity, proposes mineral stockpile plan
Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi attended the G7 summit in France, aiming to foster stronger ties between Donald Trump and other G7 leaders. She also proposed a strategic mineral stockpiling initiative to reduce China's…
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Asia watches US-Iran deal for economic relief and stability
Asia is cautiously observing a new US-Iran deal aimed at easing tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. While the agreement offers potential economic relief, particularly concerning oil prices and frozen assets, it…
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Japan and Italy Forge Tech and Critical Minerals Partnership
Japan and Italy are strengthening their technological and critical minerals cooperation, aiming to diversify supply chains and reduce over-reliance on China. This collaboration includes supporting Japan's semiconductor …
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Japan and UK reaffirm commitment to next-gen fighter jet program
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss deepening defense cooperation, particularly concerning the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The GCAP initiative, a joint effor…
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Japan and UK to Launch AI and Semiconductor Partnership
Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet with UK leaders today, July 14th, to establish a new partnership focused on advanced technologies. The collaboration aims to accelerate cooperation in areas such as artifi…
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Japanese Minister Denies Using AI for Election Smear Campaign
Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi has denied allegations that she hired an IT company to use AI to smear her election opponents. The accusations suggest the company created AI-generated content to damage the reputation o…
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Japanese IT exec admits using AI videos to smear political rivals
The head of a Japanese IT firm, Ken Matsui, has admitted to creating numerous AI-generated videos to discredit rivals of Sanae Takaichi during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election last year. Matsui state…
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Japan's ruling coalition nears constitutional change on military
Japan is moving closer to amending its post-war pacifist constitution, which has long prevented the nation from maintaining a formal military. A significant right-wing parliamentary majority now supports Prime Minister …
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Trump's policies push allies toward China, SCMP reports
Donald Trump's foreign policy is inadvertently strengthening China's position by alienating traditional US allies. Countries like Canada and India are finding they can gain more leverage and economic advantages by engag…
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Japan pitches Pacific Island nations amid US-China rivalry
Japan is positioning itself as a key partner for Pacific Island nations facing the dual threats of rising sea levels and geopolitical competition. At the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaich…
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Japan Defense Minister Rejects China's 'New Militarism' Label
Japan's Defense Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue, refuting China's accusations of "new militarism." He emphasized that every nation has the right to self-determination and adherence to share…
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Japan PM vows breakthrough on North Korean abductee issue
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is committed to resolving the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea. She expressed a strong desire to achieve a breakthrough during her tenure, urging North Korean lea…
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Philippines and Japan forge strategic partnership amid Indo-Pacific tensions
The Philippines and Japan have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming to strengthen defense and economic ties. This move is seen as a way for both nations to secure their future ami…
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China condemns Japan-Philippines maritime talks over EEZ claims
China has condemned maritime border talks between Japan and the Philippines, deeming them "illegal and void." Beijing asserts that the negotiations, which occurred during a summit where the two nations elevated their ti…
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Bond market signals end of low-cost borrowing era
The era of low borrowing costs and easy government spending is ending, as indicated by the global bond market. Rising inflation, significant government debt, and the substantial capital demands of AI development are col…