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[ad_1] Prime Minsiter Shigeru Ishiba will be more like former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida than former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as head of the government, analysts argue.He is also seen as a pragmatist willing to compromise. After news of his victory resulted in two days of market turmoil, he quickly offered remarks that suggest a more nuanced view and a more balanced approach.“It seems that Ishiba’s economic policy will be […]

[ad_1] California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that requires automakers selling internet-connected cars to do more to protect domestic abuse survivors, a move that may expand such safeguards nationwide. As automakers add ever more sophisticated technology to their cars, instances of stalking and harassment using features such as location tracking and remote control have begun to emerge. The bill passed the California state legislature with overwhelming support, and […]

[ad_1] Retaining veterans in key posts while rewarding those who fought beside him in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election and giving a shot to veterans with scarce experience in government — these seem to be the principles guiding newly elected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in forming his administration.His Cabinet lineup includes 13 first-time ministers and reflects the deep fissures that the recent leadership race left within the ruling party. […]

[ad_1] The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man seeking compensation for his forced hospitalization at a psychiatric ward, claiming that his decadeslong stay was due to the government’s failure to revise its mental health care laws.Plaintiff Tokio Ito, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia, claimed that he suffered emotional damage from being forced to endure an involuntary hospital stay for what he said was close […]

[ad_1] The Tokaido Shinkansen marked its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, with a commemorative ceremony at Tokyo Station by Central Japan Railway (JR Tokai) to send off the first train of the day.Nine officials, including JR Tokai President Shunsuke Niwa and Stationmaster Katsuyuki Wachi, were in attendance, as crowds of train enthusiasts watched the 6:00 a.m. departure of the Nozomi No. 1 bound for Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture.Speaking at the […]

[ad_1] Shigeru Ishiba was chosen by the powerful Lower House to be Japan's new leader on Tuesday. But he will get no honeymoon period, as he looks to unite a divided Liberal Democratic Party in advance of an Oct. 27 general election amid internal strife over his looming Cabinet picks and party leadership appointees.Ishiba was set to unveil his Cabinet later Tuesday after choosing senior party leaders a day earlier. […]

[ad_1] Beirut – The Israeli army said Tuesday that troops had started "ground raids" in villages in southern Lebanon, after militant group Hezbollah said it had targeted "enemy soldiers" at the countries' border.A Lebanese security official said Israel had also conducted at least six strikes on south Beirut, while Syrian state media reported deadly strikes around its capital, Damascus.Despite international calls for de-escalation, Israel has vowed to keep fighting Iran-backed […]

[ad_1] LONDON – Global investors are preparing to stake bets on China again in a major sentiment shift sparked by Beijing's drive to reverse its economic slowdown and revive long-term interest in its stock market.It is early days and few money managers expect a Chinese growth boom anytime soon. But government moves to entice more cash into equities and jolt consumer spending have boosted the appeal of still-low Chinese company […]

[ad_1] MANILA – Registration gets underway in the Philippines on Tuesday for one of the world's biggest midterm elections, headlined by what could be a bitter proxy battle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and fiery predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.The May 2025 election will be a litmus test of Marcos' popularity and a chance for him to consolidate power and groom a successor, which the influential Duterte family has signaled it is […]