06:50 (21:50)โขIshiba's Stayship Confirmed
โจJapanese media highlights the evolving US-Japan trade agreement, with Japan committing to purchase 100 Boeing planes, $8 billion in goods, and defense equipment (Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times). This "sudden" deal aims for a broader "agreement dominoes" effect (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, Prime Minister Ishiba has definitively stated his intent to continue in office post-Upper House election, settling prior speculation regarding his resignation (Japan Business Press).