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Japan Revises Imperial Succession Law

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Japan Revises Imperial Succession Law but Maintains Ban on Female Emperors

Despite broad public support for a female emperor, Japan's parliament approved changes to succession rules that preserve male-only inheritance and allow adoption of distant male relatives.

Jul 17, 2026, 5:08 AM Euronews

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Japan Revises Law to Secure Male Succession to Imperial Throne

Despite public support for a female emperor, Japan's government moves to ensure male heirs remain eligible for the throne.

NPR News | Jul 17, 2026, 5:55 AM

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Japan Approves Major Imperial Family Law Overhaul, Maintains Male-Only Succession

Japan's parliament enacts the first significant change in 79 years to imperial family laws, aiming to preserve the world's oldest hereditary monarchy while continuing to exclude women from the throne.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 5:43 AM

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Support for Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Wanes Amid Controversial Legislation

Opinion polls indicate declining public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has prioritized conservative laws over addressing economic concerns.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 23, 2026, 2:39 AM

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14-Nation Coalition Marks 10th Anniversary of South China Sea Ruling Amid Legal Disputes

A statement by 14 countries commemorates the 2016 Hague ruling on the South China Sea but highlights ongoing disagreements over sovereignty and international law.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 10:19 PM

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Japan Coast Guard Enhances Cyber Team to Fight Social Media-Linked Drug Smuggling

New cyber investigation unit targets digital crime rings using social media for drug trafficking operations.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 5:55 PM

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Concerns Over Bank of Japan Independence Drive Up Long-Term Bond Yields

Market worries about potential government influence on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy are causing a rise in yields on long-term Japanese government bonds.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PM

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