10:25⇢Yoshimura Takes Innovation's Helm
⌨The newspapers report on a leadership change in the Japan Innovation Party, with Osaka Governor Yoshimura Hirofumi becoming the new party leader (Mainichi, NHK, Yahoo). Japan announces plans to provide defense equipment to Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia, and Djibouti (Kyodo). Prime Minister Ishiba's first two months show notably low engagement in political dining, with only 9 meals recorded, raising concerns about party unity under minority government (Sankei).