Former PM Ishiba: Nuclear Weapons Would Never Benefit Japan
Former PM Ishiba ruled out nuclear weapons for Japan, warning they’d undercut its NPT and IAEA commitments and threaten its civilian energy program. 🇯🇵💡
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Takaichi’s $500K LDP Campaign Splash Falls Short
Mainichi Shimbun reveals Sanae Takaichi’s 83.84M yen (US$500K) campaign blitz in the 2024 LDP presidential race fell flat, sparking controversy over banned flyers and PR spending.
Ex-PM Ishiba Calls Out Takaichi: Diplomacy Isn’t for Grandstanding
Former PM Ishiba rebukes Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, urging leaders to choose substance over style in diplomacy.
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