At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, Prime Minister Takaichi stated, ``If there is any illegality, we will not hesitate in that case'' regarding Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana's resignation.

According to the government of Sakhalin Oblast in Russia's far east, a Chinese local government delegation visited Etorofu Island.

At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, Prime Minister Takaichi stated, ``If there is any illegality, we will not hesitate in that case'' regarding Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana's resignation.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that the expected rice harvest for 2026 is 7.4 million tons, down 1% from the previous year.

Regarding Yana's free bus issue, Prime Minister Takaichi said, ``I don't see the whole picture.I will refrain from giving an answer as of today.''

Regarding Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana's comments, Prime Minister Takaichi said, ``It was inappropriate and I apologize for the inconvenience.I will think carefully about whether or not I am allowed to run the government.''

Regarding the alleged violation of the Public Offices Election Act for transporting supporters during the House of Representatives election on a free bus, Mr. Yana explained, ``This is not a benefit or donation.We are dealing with it appropriately in accordance with the law.''

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yana apologized again regarding the budget cut comment, saying, ``There is no fact that I asked for a reduction in the budget.''

According to the South Korean military, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles.

According to the Ministry of Defense, a possible missile was fired from North Korea. Looks like it's already fallen

According to the South Korean military, North Korea launched a projectile into the Sea of Japan.

Saudi authorities say one person was killed in attack on Riyadh's international airport.

The US president posted on social media that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire".

Saudi aviation authorities say 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on the capital Riyadh's international airport.

US president criticizes Ukraine's president, says "new leadership" is needed

Mr. Motegi conveyed his regrets to the US side regarding the robbery and murder incident that occurred in Okinawa.

Mr. Motegi conveyed Japan's position regarding the ICC to the US side.

The President of the Palestinian Authority issued a presidential decree postponing parliamentary elections scheduled for November to September next year.

Hakurei Nishiyama suspended judgment on the exercise of rights, saying, ``I can't give you an answer right now.''

Shogi player Tomoka Nishiyama Hakurei defends her title and earns the right to become the first female shogi player.

In his speech, Taiwan's president said, ``We will continue to protect the status quo of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific.''

The foreign ministers of eight countries, including Japan, the UK, France and Germany, issued a joint statement emphasizing their "strong opposition" to US sanctions against the ICC.

Russia's deputy prime minister says he will immediately begin lifting restrictions on diesel oil exports.