Day: December 20, 2025

Putin Open to Ensuring Safety for Ukraine Election

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Putin Open to Ensuring Safety for Ukraine Election

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Key Facts • December 19, 2025: Putin held his annual year-end press conference. • Putin stated readiness...

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Ishikawa: 80 Years of Women’s Suffrage Insights

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Ishikawa: 80 Years of Women’s Suffrage Insights

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Key Facts • February 2025: Ritsuko Yoneyama, 47, elected to Hakusan City Council for the first time....

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Man Attacks Taipei, 3 Dead; Suspect Dies After Roof Jump

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Man Attacks Taipei, 3 Dead; Suspect Dies After Roof Jump

abaoyang 2025-12-20

Key Facts • A man attacked multiple people in central Taipei, killing 3 and injuring 9. •...

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Government to Convene Diet Session on January 23, 2025

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Government to Convene Diet Session on January 23, 2025

abaoyang 2025-12-20

Key Facts • Government and ruling party plan to convene the Diet on January 23, 2025. •...

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Taro Kono on Nuclear Debate: ‘No Opinion Excluded’

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Taro Kono on Nuclear Debate: ‘No Opinion Excluded’

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Key Facts • December 19, 2025: Taro Kono updates his X (formerly Twitter) account. • Kono responds...

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2026 Tax Reform: Income Tax Threshold Raised to ¥1.78M

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2026 Tax Reform: Income Tax Threshold Raised to ¥1.78M

abaoyang 2025-12-20

Key Facts • December 19, 2025: Ruling parties finalize 2026 tax reform outline. • Income tax threshold...

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U.S. Enacts $900B Defense Act, $1B for Taiwan Security

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U.S. Enacts $900B Defense Act, $1B for Taiwan Security

abaoyang 2025-12-20

Key Facts • December 18, 2025: President Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. • Total...

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US, China Push Ceasefire Before ASEAN Meeting

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US, China Push Ceasefire Before ASEAN Meeting

abaoyang 2025-12-20

Key Facts • December 15: Airstrikes reported near Thailand-Cambodia border, smoke observed. • December 19: US Secretary...

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