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Ishiba government’s survival may be at stake in July Upper House election
 
Ishiba government’s survival may be at stake in July Upper House election
 
Election campaigning for the pivotal vote officially kicked off Thursday, with all eyes on how the ruling Liberal Democratic Party-Komeito coalition will perform.
 
 
 
Russia could soon get up to 30,000 more North Korean troops, reports say
 
The addition would almost triple the total number of North Korean soldiers directly fighting alongside Russia in its war against Ukraine.
 
 
 
 
Vietnam steals a march and leaves Japan in a tough spot on U.S. tariffs
 
The deal sets a high bar for Japan and other countries still negotiating with the United States.
 
 
 
 
Strong quake hits off Tokara Islands as area faces swarm of seismic activity
 
The magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck at 4:13 p.m. at a depth of about 20 kilometers. There was no threat of a tsunami.
 
 

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