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LDP’s flag desecration bill rekindles debate over limits of expression

Advocates say the measure is meant to address a legal gap but critics argue the bill's language is "extremely vague."

Consumers warned of fire risks in areas around air conditioners ahead of summer

Safety experts have received many reports of air conditioner fires that were unrelated to product defects, and are flagging the risk before use increases through summer.

Lebanon launches safety audit of Middle East Airlines amid pilot groups’ complaints

The audit puts scrutiny on the Beirut-based flag carrier, which has kept the country connected through war and financial collapse.

LDP approves bill criminalizing vandalism of national flag

Criminalizing flag vandalism is a key policy goal of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said troops had captured the historic strongpoint, which commands sweeping views of south Lebanon, as they expanded their ground operations.

Mitsubishi Motors to revive flagship Pajero SUV in Japan after 7 years

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Friday it will revive its flagship Pajero sport utility vehicle in Japan for the first time in seven yea

ECB eyes June rate hike as chief economist flags forecast upgrade

Indonesian commodity exporters flag myriad hurdles in state monopoly push

LDP OKs draft bill to punish national flag vandalism

The draft calls for penalties of up to two years in prison or fines of as much as ¥200,000 for acts of vandalism that cause "extreme discomfort or disgust."