18:36 (09:36)â¢Ishiba's Parliamentary Baptism of Fire
âšThe newspapers report on Prime Minister Ishiba's first parliamentary debate (Asahi, Kyodo, Japan Times). His stance on defense spending and economic policies are key topics (Hokkaido Shimbun, Nikkei). The LDP's political funds scandal remains contentious, with ongoing discussions about denying party endorsements to implicated members (Sankei, Yahoo News). In other news, a suspect in a robbery case has been apprehended in Niigata (TBS, Yomiuri).