The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------PM defends his Diet dissolution plan in 1st debate with oppositionTOKYO - Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday defended his plan to dissolve the lower house later this week for a snap election to seek a fresh mandate, while opposition parties have intensified their offensive over his about-face on dealing with scandal-hit members of the ruling party.In his first parliamentary debate with the opposition bloc, Ishiba, who became premier last week, said he will ensure the use of political funds, at the cente…READ FULL ARTICLE
