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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed Japan's intention to offer medical assistance and educational support to Gazans, stressing it is unrelated to U.S. President Trump's controversial relocation proposal. Ishiba emphasized that beneficiaries would return home after treatments and studies, underscoring Japan's commitment does not involve resettlement.

Influential business leader Masahiro Okafuji warns that Seven & i Holdings Co. risks being taken over by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard unless it drastically improves corporate value following a failed management buyout. Seven & i's plan to replace its president alone will not suffice to fend off the foreign company's takeover ambitions.

Tesla's long-awaited Autopilot update in China has disappointed owners with its limited functionality and high price, falling short of competitor offerings and Elon Musk's promises. The update lacks advanced features due to insufficient data training and regulatory restrictions, leaving Tesla behind in the race for autonomous driving in China.

Asian markets tumbled on Tuesday, February 24, 2025, as concerns over escalating US-China trade tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The downturn mirrored the negative sentiment on Wall Street, where major indices closed lower on Monday, further amplifying anxieties about the global economic outlook.

The Japanese government's decision to incorporate the Science Council of Japan (SCJ) has sparked concerns about academic freedom, despite efforts to strengthen state oversight. The legislation, if passed, would transform the SCJ into a special corporation by October 2026, removing the Prime Minister's role in selecting new members but introducing measures such as an auditor post and an evaluation committee to increase government o...