06:29 (21:29)â¢US Flights Cut Amid Government Shutdown
âšJapanese media highlights a public funds scandal involving Ishin's co-leader Fujita's secretary, raising ethical questions despite legal technicalities (Japan Business Press). Meanwhile, U.S. government shutdown impacts, including a 10% reduction in flights and long airport waits, are widely reported, with concerns for holiday travel (Nikkei Shimbun). Takaichi's first National Security Council meeting continues to be covered (Yahoo News Japan).