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Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday, with Chinese markets retreating after a broad rally on Wall Street fueled by hopes the Trump administration may take a more targeted approach as it tees up a new round of tariffs on imported goods next week. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8% on Monday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4%.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for unity within the LDP to win two key elections this summer, acknowledging the public's distrust of politics and emphasizing the need for wage hikes and work-style reforms. The LDP faces an uphill battle to restore its strength after suffering a loss in the Lower House election last October.

A sociable ocean sunfish at the Kaikyokan Aquarium in Japan fell sick after the aquarium closed for renovations, but perked up after staff set up human cutouts to make it believe people were still watching. The sunfish's story went viral on social media, with many people expressing sympathy and looking forward to seeing it again after the aquarium reopens.

U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the fairness of the U.S.-Japan security treaty, stating that it requires the U.S. to protect Japan but not vice versa. Japan expert Nicholas Szechenyi disputed Trump's claim, stating that Japan can exercise collective self-defense and help protect the U.S. under certain circumstances.

AIREC, an AI-driven humanoid robot, demonstrates its potential as a future caregiver for Japan's rapidly aging population, offering assistance with tasks like changing diapers and preventing bedsores. However, challenges remain in terms of cost, safety, and the need for human-robot collaboration in providing comprehensive care.