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flag Japan's Lower House approves a revised budget of ¥115.2 trillion, boosting social security and defense.

flag Japan's Lower House approved a ¥115.2 trillion ($772 billion) budget for fiscal 2025, marking the first revision in 29 years. flag The budget, which passed with 258 votes, includes increased social security and defense spending, and reflects compromises with opposition parties on issues like free high school education and tax thresholds. flag The approval is seen as a crucial victory for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's minority government.

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