Japan will survey prosecutors nationwide on sexual harassment
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Japan's top prosecutors to launch a nationwide harassment survey following a sexual assault scandal involving the former head of the Osaka district office.
PM Takaichi faces challenges from defamatory video scandal
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
PM Takaichi’s cabinet faces backlash over reports that her campaign posted videos defaming rivals during last year's LDP and this year's Lower House elections.
Transport Ministry to seek 4bn-baht subsidy for 17-45 baht electric train fares
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to approve a new electric train fare structure of 17-45 baht per trip across all lines, with annual subsidies of around 4 billion baht.
Nan on 24-hour alert as heavy rain raises flash flood risk
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Nan authorities have warned residents to stay alert around the clock as heavy rain is forecast across the province, raising the risk of flash floods and forest run-off.