Japan

India defends Vande Bharat pricing against international benchmarks

India’s railways minister told Parliament that Vande Bharat AC chair car fares for 300–400 km trips are about ₹2.19 per passenger-km versus roughly ₹7–₹20 per passenger-km for comparable services in China, Japan and France.

Japan election delivers a rare supermajority for the ruling LDP

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party won 316 of 465 lower-house seats, giving it a two-thirds majority after Sunday’s election.

Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament, triggering a snap election scheduled for February 8 and a 12-day campaign starting Tuesday.

Japan probes X over Grok image generation and seeks immediate changes

Japan began probing X over Elon Musk’s Grok AI service and said it would consider legal measures to prevent the generation of inappropriate images.

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, cites right of ‘self-defence’ against armed intervention

China has taken its dispute with Japan over Taiwan to the UN, accusing Japan of threatening armed intervention. This escalation highlights rising tensions in the region.

Japan's cabinet approves lavish stimulus as markets fret over Takaichi's fiscal policy

Japan's cabinet has approved a ¥21.3 trillion economic stimulus package to boost the economy, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability.

India Not Fourth-Largest Economy in 2025: IMF Data

India will not be the fourth-largest economy by 2025, according to the IMF's latest update, which shows its GDP falling behind Japan's. This correction impacts previous optimistic forecasts.

China vows to ‘protect safety of foreigners’ amid Japan row

China has pledged to protect the safety of foreigners following Japan's warning to its citizens amid rising diplomatic tensions. This comes after Japan's Prime Minister suggested military intervention regarding Taiwan.

South Korean, Japanese leaders vow to improve ties in face of global uncertainty

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met to enhance bilateral relations, crucial for regional stability amid global challenges.

Japan PM Takaichi plans to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in promoting global peace. This nomination highlights international recognition of Trump's controversial claims regarding conflict resolution.

Trump meets Japan's new leader Takaichi for trade, security talks

President Trump met Japan's new Prime Minister Takaichi for trade and security discussions, highlighting a $550-billion investment deal. This matters as it strengthens U.S.-Japan relations amid regional security concerns.

Japan allows over-the-counter emergency contraception pill

Japan has approved the sale of an emergency contraceptive pill without a prescription, marking a significant shift in reproductive health access. This change matters as it empowers women and addresses longstanding barriers to contraception in a conservative society.

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