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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faces a significant setback as Yoshitaka Ikeda, a member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is arrested amidst a major political scandal. Kishida expressed deep regret over the incident and announced Ikeda's expulsion from the party, highlighting the gravity of the situation and its potential impact on the LDP's reputation and political stability in Japan.
Japan is grappling with the aftermath of a series of strong earthquakes, with the most powerful being a magnitude 7.6, which struck the northern Ishikawa prefecture on New Year's Day. The death toll has risen to 48, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida declaring the rescue efforts a "battle against time." Tsunami warnings were issued but later lifted. Rescue operations are challenged by damaged infrastructure, and the Meteorological Agency warns of potential aftershocks in the coming days. Additionally, a Japan Coast Guard plane carrying earthquake aid was involved in a collision at Tokyo's Haneda airport, resulting in a fire and fatalities.