⌨The cabinet approved a record 115.54 trillion yen budget for FY2025, with social security reaching 38.2 trillion yen. The LDP announced an 8 billion yen donation to the Central Community Chest, addressing recent political funding irregularities.
Osamu Suzuki, who transformed a local manufacturer into a global automotive force over five decades, died at 94. His passing dominated morning coverage across all major outlets.
By afternoon, attention shifted to the Defense Ministry's investigation of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, revealing 1.7 billion yen in fraudulent claims over six years, with funds diverted to gaming equipment and unauthorized entertainment. The practice reportedly dates back 40 years.
The Azerbaijan plane crash investigation suggested Russian military involvement, while South Korea's parliament impeached Prime Minister Han, deepening the constitutional crisis.