Japan–China ties have grown tense after Prime Minister Takaichi’s remarks in the Diet. An opposition lawmaker asked how Japan would view a Chinese blockade of Taiwan.

The leader of the NHK Party was arrested this month for defamation.He repeatedly slandered a former prefectural assembly member in speeches and on social media.

Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s next prime minister on Tuesday. A day earlier, she signed an agreement to form a coalition with the Japan Innovation Party.

US President Donald Trump failed to win this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. He said he deserved the award and made no secret of his desire for it.

JICA has canceled its program pairing four local governments with African nations. These municipalities were to hold exchanges with their partner countries as their “hometowns”.

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an outdoor speech in the US. The gunman climbed onto a building roof and opened fire from a distance.

Anti-inflation measures are the key pledge in the upcoming Upper House election. The ruling bloc pledged to provide 20,000 yen per person for daily expenses.

Prime Minister Ishiba admitted giving gift vouchers to over a dozen new LDP lawmakers. Each lawmaker received a 100,000 yen voucher before a dinner meeting.

The Democratic Party for the People is calling for a review of the income tax threshold. The current annual income tax threshold is set at 1.03 million yen. As a result, some part-time workers reduce their working hours.

Ishiba won the LDP presidential election in his fifth attempt. None of the nine candidates secured a majority in the first round. Ishiba came from behind to defeat Takaichi in the runoff.

A special investigation committee was held to examine abuse of power allegations against the Hyogo governor. An anonymous whistleblower document was sent to the prefectural assembly members in March.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise announcement in mid-August. He decided not to run in the LDP presidential election next month. This means Japan will see a new prime minister soon.