Japanese media editors tracked the accelerated passage of Japan's 122.3 trillion yen budget through the House of Representatives under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's dominant leadership. Throughout the day, coverage described the process as a 'runaway train' with minimal debate, opposition motions to dismiss the budget committee chair were rejected, and the budget passed with majority support from the ruling coalition. Simultaneously, editors continued reporting on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's first statement vowing continued retaliation against the U.S. and Israel while maintaining the Hormuz Strait blockade, with coverage noting cyber attacks on U.S. companies and Trump administration responses. Other developments included reports on Russia's forced transfer of Ukrainian children, alleged Chinese interference in Japan's elections through social media disinformation, and the creation of a National Intelligence Agency as part of intelligence reforms.
