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Takaichi still highly popular despite slide in approval ratings

The lower ratings in two of three recent media polls come amid concerns over rising prices and the availability of crude oil-derived naphtha due to the Middle East conflict.

Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating slips to 66%: Nikkei poll

US, Iran officials agree on truce extension pending Trump's approval

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- U.S. and Iranian negotiators have largely agreed on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and begin

Iran and U.S. reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval

The agreement would extend the truce for another 60 days ​and allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz while negotiators tackle issues such as Iran's nuclear program.

Japan court overturns revocation of safety approval for nuclear plant

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A Japanese high court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling that had revoked government approval for operating a nuclear plant

Osaka High Court backs safety approval for Oi nuclear reactors

The high court found that the NRA's safety approval for the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at the nuclear plant in the town of Oi was reasonable.

NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says

Any decision to launch ​a mission would require the approval of all NATO's 32 members and several have already signaled opposition.