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Japan's parliament enacted revisions to the Imperial House Law on July 17, 2026, cementing male-only succession and allowing princesses to retain royal status after marrying commoners, but leaving 19-year-old Prince Hisahito as the only heir of his generation and the monarchy's long-term survival deeply uncertain.
Read Full ArticlePrime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed sweeping India-Japan agreements on AI, critical minerals, energy and defence at the July 2 summit in New Delhi, including a first-ever defence co-development pact and a 16-point economic security roadmap.
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