The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Takaichi, Trump may hold phone talks Friday night at earliest: sourcesTOKYO - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may hold phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday night at the earliest, Japanese government sources said.Takaichi has said she is exploring a visit to the United States for talks with Trump in early 2026.----------Japan emperor hopes for peaceful 2026 in New Year's addressTOKYO - Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for a peaceful 2026 in his New Year's address Friday, with other members …READ FULL ARTICLE