Daily brief
Japan's government has submitted a bill to parliament that would introduce new online immigration checks, aiming to create what it calls a 'well-ordered coexistence'. The draft legal revision seeks to modernize border control procedures.
Japan's defense chief held a call with his U.S. counterpart, their first known discussion since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, with the situation in the Middle East on the agenda.
Germany and Japan, as part of the G-7, have stated they are ready to unblock national oil reserves to stabilize the market amid global supply concerns.
A son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is rising in election polls, with analysts noting his family name is a significant factor in his political ascent.
Japan warned domestic companies considering support for Ukraine about potential information security risks, specifically citing technology from the Chinese firm Huawei.