Japan prime minister Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election

Japan’s ‍Prime ⁠Minister Sanae Takaichi said she will call a national election for February ‌8 to seek ⁠voter backing for increased spending, ‍tax cuts and a new security strategy expected ‌to accelerate Japan’s defense build-up. “I am staking my own political future as prime minister on this elect...

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