02:32â¢Record Budget Meets Russian Missile
âšThe newspapers expand coverage of Japan's record 2025 budget, with multiple sources reporting the cabinet's approval of 115.54 trillion yen, marking an all-time high (Asahi, Nikkei, NHK, Kyodo). The increase is attributed to social security costs reaching 38.2 trillion yen, defense spending, and debt servicing. New developments emerge regarding the Azerbaijan plane crash, with sources suggesting Russian military's anti-aircraft systems were responsible (Sankei, Yomiuri).