The Latest Breaking News from Sanae Takaichi

Japan protests Russia’s bid to extradite ICC chief over Putin arrest warrant

Japan on Friday lodged a formal protest against Russia’s request for the extradition of International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national, from the Netherlands, describing the move as “unacceptable.”

The Times of India · Oct 9

Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and 8 other court staff

Japan has criticized Russia's request for the extradition of the International Criminal Court's president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Running out of royals: why calls are growing to let Japan’s princess Aiko take the throne

More people in Japan are asking why the nation’s favourite royal, 24-year-old princess Aiko, will never be empress, with a recent poll saying 72% favour a woman emperor

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9

Global Market: Japan 30-year bond yield hits record high ahead of 10-year auction

Japanese government bond yields climbed, with the 30-year yield hitting a record high, as investors assessed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal policies and remained cautious ahead of a 10-year bond auction.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Japan PM leads outcry after US Marine arrested over alleged killing of woman on Okinawa

Crimes involving US troops on Okinawa have been a constant source of tension between Tokyo and Washington

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6

Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa

A U.S. Marine's arrest on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Okinawa has sparked outrage in Japan

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Japan falls out of top 10 destinations for Chinese travellers during Golden Week amid diplomatic tensions

Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand are among destinations attracting increasing interest from Chinese travellers

The Independent UK · Oct 5

U.S. Stock Futures Muted as Europe’s Turmoil Curbs Risk Appetite; Fed Minutes Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.15% this morning as investors showed little appetite for risk at the start of a new week, with Europe’s political turmoil and fiscal strains firmly in focus.

Barchart · Oct 5

Japan's 30-year bond yields hit record high ahead of PM's remarks

Japan's 30-year government bond yield surged to a historic 4.235%, with market participants keenly anticipating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming address. Meanwhile, yields on shorter-maturity bonds dipped, reflecting adjustments in the financial landscape. Investors are wary that Takaichi’s spending agenda could exacerbate Japan's fiscal challenges. In the US, Treasury yields…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Japan’s population is shrinking at an accelerating rate, but the nationalist prime minister is making it harder for foreigners to live there

The latest five-year census showed the number of Japanese nationals declined by 3.5% to 119.1 million in 2025, following a 1.4% drop in the 2020 count.

Fortune · Oct 4