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Last update: 9 hours agoRussia-Japan Tensions: Moscow has arrested Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent Yuki Imai on espionage allegations; Tokyo is seeking answers and has summoned Russia’s ambassador. Political Fallout: Agriculture Minister Kazuo Yana resigned after controversies over his remarks and conduct, less than a month after joining Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet. Chip Investment: Japan will invest up to $21 billion in two New York semiconductor factories operated by GlobalFoundries, with the first expected to open in 2029. Okinawa: Two U.S. Air Force personnel were detained for breaking a curfew imposed after a U.S. Marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering a local woman. Takaichi says Japan and the U.S. are discussing tighter conduct rules for troops. Data Security: Japan issued a cybersecurity alert after major data breaches exposed millions of people’s records. Markets: Tokyo shares closed slightly lower as semiconductor stocks fell.
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