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Today’s top news: December 24, 2022 Japan Times- Prosecutors to indict Abe’s suspected shooter after psychiatric evaluation

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Prosecutors to indict Abe’s suspected shooter after psychiatric evaluation
The Nara District Prosecutor’s Office earlier extended the detention of Tetsuya Yamagami, 42, to carefully examine whether he was mentally fit to withstand trial.
Speculators slash bets against the yen as BOJ leaves carry traders gasping
The dovishness that the BOJ exhibited up until this week has fueled weakness in the currency, and so signs of a hawkish turn have the …
Japan aims to reduce reliance on energy and food imports
Funding for measures to strengthen the country’s energy and food security was included in the government’s fiscal 2023 budget plan.
Kishida may soon replace scandal-hit reconstruction minister
Kishida could fire Akiba as soon as early next week or replace him as part of a limited Cabinet reshuffle in early January, sources said.
Japan firms to stop insuring ships in all Russian waters
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Sompo Japan Insurance and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance started notifying shipowners about their decision on Friday, a report said.
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 18,731 cases
A total of 19 fatalities were reported in the capital among COVID-19 patients.
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