TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.
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G7 ministers reaffirm Ukraine support, condemn China's military aid
PARIS - Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven industrialized nations reaffirmed their support for Ukraine amid Russian attacks and criticized China for providing Russia with weapons that enable the war to continue in a joint declaration issued Wednesday following their talks in Paris.
The show of unity toward the Eastern European country came amid lingering concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump is pivoting toward the Kremlin.
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Japan mulls penalties for AI firms over safety risks
TOKYO - The Japanese government is considering requiring artificial intelligence-related businesses to take measures to ensure safety, with penalties for violations, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday, as it seeks to address risks posed by advanced AI.
The proposal, presented at a closed-door working group meeting on AI-related legal systems, comes amid growing concerns about advanced AI models behaving unpredictably, as well as a raft of recent high-profile data leaks and unauthorized access incidents suspected to have involved the misuse of AI.
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NTT Docomo says 5G SA service fully restored across Japan
TOKYO - NTT Docomo Inc. said Wednesday it had fully restored its 5G standalone mobile service following disruptions across Japan.
The major telecommunications carrier said earlier Wednesday that voice calls, data communications and text messaging on the high-speed service, known as 5G SA, had been unstable since around 10:34 a.m.
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Japan's lower house to allow tablets, laptops in main chamber next year
TOKYO - Japan's ruling and opposition parties agreed Wednesday to allow the use of tablet and laptop computers in the House of Representatives' plenary session hall from the ordinary session next year.
Electronic devices will remain prohibited at the podium but can be used to access the internet elsewhere in the hall.
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Alleged Chinese spy at center of Nvidia scandal remains mysterious
BEIJING - The background of an alleged Chinese spy at the center of a scandal engulfing U.S. chip giant Nvidia remains a mystery, with reports indicating she formerly worked for Chinese state-run media and major financial institutions.
Major business news outlet Caixin said the Chinese name of Alice Huang, who allegedly had an affair with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, is Huang Le. She is about 42 years old and married.
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H.K. denies entry to nearly 30 Japanese AV stars ahead of fan expo
HONG KONG - Nearly 30 adult video actresses from Japan were denied entry to Hong Kong on Wednesday, with some facing immediate repatriation by the city's immigration authorities, forcing the cancellation of a themed fan meeting just days before it was due to begin.
At least three actresses said on social media that all performers involved in the Mega Fans Expo 2026, along with their managers and staff, were denied entry despite having secured the necessary travel documents.
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Indonesian vice president resigns as eligibility questioned
JAKARTA - Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the son of former President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, resigned Wednesday amid controversy over his eligibility for office, political sources said.
Gibran had earlier tendered his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto. The country's Supreme Court last month invalidated the education certificate Gibran used for his 2024 vice-presidential candidacy.
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Southwestern Japan udon chain Uchidaya to open 1st outlet in Tokyo area
TOKYO - Uchidaya Co., a long-established Hakata udon chain from southwestern Japan known for its soft noodles, will make its first entry into the greater Tokyo area at the end of November.
The opening of the outlet in Yokohama, near Tokyo, will mark an important step in the expansion strategy of the chain, which has been working to improve its profitability since joining food service company Komugino Inc. in 2025.
