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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government would consider compiling a stopgap budget, based on the assumption that its fiscal 2026 regular budget will not be passed by the March 31 end of fiscal 2025. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/24/japan/politics/japan-takaichi-stopgap-budget/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #upperhouse #budgets #ldp #diet

Takaichi says government considering stopgap budget

The move would be based on the assumption that its fiscal 2026 regular budget will not be passed by the March 31 end of fiscal 2025.

The Japan Times

NewsletterTF Feb 24

Rajya Sabha Elections Set for March 16 for 37 Seats Across 10 States

Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats in 10 states are on March 16. See which states are affected and what it means for political representation.

#RajyaSabhaElections, #IndianPolitics, #ElectionCommission, #March16Polls, #UpperHouse

https://newsletter.tf/rajya-sabha-elections-march-16-37-seats-10-states/

NewsletterTF Feb 24

Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats will happen on March 16, which is a significant number of seats up for grabs.

#RajyaSabhaElections, #IndianPolitics, #ElectionCommission, #March16Polls, #UpperHouse

https://newsletter.tf/rajya-sabha-elections-march-16-37-seats-10-states/

How Rajya Sabha Elections on March 16 Affect 37 Seats in 10 States

Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats in 10 states are on March 16. See which states are affected and what it means for political representation.

The Japan Times Feb 6

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has energized voters and strengthened the LDP ahead of a snap election, but her inexperience and ties to the Shinzo Abe faction pose risks for governance and public trust. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/02/06/takaichi-ldp-poised-for-big-win/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #sanaetakaichi #ldp #jip #cra #cdp #komeito #shinzoabe #shigeruishiba #upperhouse #lowerhouse #2026lowerhouseelection

Takaichi and the LDP appear poised for a big win

Takaichi’s performance has surprised most observers. Not only did she take office with sky-high approval ratings, but she has maintained them since October.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Jan 21

Taro Yamamoto, who founded Reiwa Shinsengumi in 2019, is resigning from the Upper House due to his health, but will stay on as the party’s leader. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/21/japan/politics/reiwa-shinsengumi-head-quit-upper-house/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #reiwashinsengumi #taroyamamoto #upperhouse

Reiwa Shinsengumi leader Taro Yamamoto resigns from Upper House due to health

Yamamoto, who founded the party in 2019, said he will focus on his health for an “indefinite” period but stay on as the party’s leader.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Jan 5

The 125 lawmakers elected to Japan’s Upper House in July 2025 have ¥30.82 million ($196,000) of assets on average. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/05/japan/politics/upper-house-lawmakers-assets/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #upperhouse #diet #2022upperhouseelection

Japan’s new Upper House lawmakers have ¥30.82 million of assets on average

The number of lawmakers with assets amounting to ¥100 million or more has doubled from four to eight.

The Japan Times

Saxafi Media Dec 27

Crowds poured into the streets of #Hargeisa after #Israel became the first UN member to recognize #Somaliland, marking a historic diplomatic breakthrough. @mp_indho_Indho from #UpperHouse, publicly praised Israel’s decision.

https://saxafimedia.com/crowds-celebrate-somaliland-israel-recognizes/