The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan MSDF escort ship sailed through Taiwan Strait on Friday: sourcesTOKYO - A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, diplomatic sources said, prompting China to lodge a strong protest with Japan.It is the first such passage by a Japanese vessel since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office in October 2025.----------Japan's defense budget to reach 1.9% of GDP in fiscal 2026TOKYO - Japan's initial budget for defense spending and related costs for fiscal…READ FULL ARTICLE