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Komeito chief open to full integration with Centrist Reform Alliance
The CRA currently comprises only lawmakers of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament.
Source: The Japan Times
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AI fakes about Iran-U.S. war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
The Middle East war has unleashed an avalanche of AI-generated visuals, leaving many social media users unable to distinguish fabrication from reality.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan ruling bloc uses 'power majority' to push through fiscal 2026 budget
Opposition parties have intensified their criticism, calling the ruling bloc's move a threat to fiscal democracy.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tough diet debate seen for Japan national intelligence council bill
The government believes that the current security environment is the most severe and complex since the end of World War II.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S., China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials are set to launch a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for U.S. President Donald Trump's trip
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan shipbuilding-related stock outperforms Nvidia, other AI shares
With world-beating technology, Japan Engine sees share price rise 30-fold in 3 years
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Vietnam elects new parliament, paves way for next leadership
The balloting for the roughly 500 National Assembly deputies follows the twice-a-decade Communist Party Congress where the key policies were set.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi in US, BTS comeback, Japan monetary policy
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Philippine Michelin Guide spurs interest in country's overlooked cuisine
Foreign diners turn up as local crowds flock to affordable Bib Gourmand picks
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Anime cel prices soar as studios' trash becomes foreign fans' treasure
Auctions and proxy buyers see surge in sales to collectors and speculators
Source: Nikkei Asia
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