The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan gov't approves record 115.5 trillion yen budget for FY 2025TOKYO - The government on Friday approved a record 115.54 trillion yen ($730 billion) draft initial budget for fiscal 2025, driven by rising social security and national defense spending, fueling concerns about Japan's fiscal health.Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, while expressing hope that the spending plan will help support an economy burdened by higher prices, appears cautious about advancing his policies after a shocking defeat in October's …READ FULL ARTICLE