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Farm minister Kazuo Yana reportedly cut road budgets for two municipalities whose mayors failed to back him in February’s election.

1. Takaichi asked Trump to broker Japan-North Korea summit
   Negotiations between Japan and North Korea over the abduction issue have stalled, and Takaichi appears eager to break this stalemate.
2. Japan hands over ‘Qilin’ hacker group member to Germany
   Qilin is believed to have carried out ransomware attacks against companies worldwide, causing major damage through data encryption.
3. Koizumi to meet Okinawa governor after U.S. Marine’s arrest over murder
   Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said he would like to see new response measures implemented “as soon as possible,” but declined to offer a timeline.
4. A first look aboard the shinkansen’s new Supreme Class
   From Oct. 1, select trains running between Tokyo and Hakata will offer the most luxurious way yet to travel on a bullet train.
5. Western Pacific sees rare trio of storms
6. Suzuki undercuts BYD as competition grows in market for low-budget EV minicars
   The arrival of Suzuki’s first fully electric minicar adds to signs Japan is becoming a key battleground for electric versions of the tiny vehicles.
7. 7-Eleven exits India amid mounting competition
   Seven & I Holdings declined to comment on why the shops in India were closed.