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Key developments:
- In a Monday Diet speech, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a reduction of the consumption tax on food products, pledging to fund the cut without

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Key developments:

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a major tax break on food, committing to cut the consumption tax from 8% to 1% for a two‑year period starting in …
Japan’s defense ministry detected two separate missile launches from North Korea that landed in waters beyond Japan’s exclusive economic zone, prompting heightened alertness and coordination with allied forces. The incidents underscore the persistent threat posed by North Korea’s expanding missile …