16:23โขAir India Survivor Reports Contradict Death Toll
โจThe newspapers report on a major discrepancy in Air India crash casualty figures, with Kyodo News citing "at least 1 survivor" from the 242 people aboard while Nikkei Shimbun reports over 290 deaths including ground casualties in the Ahmedabad residential area crash (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun). Japan prepares a $700 million package to attract international researchers fleeing Trump administration policies, competing with EU nations for academic talent (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, the ruling party finalizes its 20,000 yen cash payment proposal (Yahoo News Japan), while Prime Minister Ishiba continues his parliamentary counteroffensive and Japan maintains its 118th gender equality ranking.