Overview
- Gaza authorities said more than 100 people were killed in an Israeli attack, marking one of the latest high-casualty incidents in the ongoing conflict.
- Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Hase Jin, president of BAR TRADING JAPAN, on suspicion of fraud tied to a purported Ishigaki Island redevelopment; he denies the allegation.
- Investigators allege one victim paid ¥126 million after being told a €1 million deposit would unlock a €10 million loan, and they are examining overseas transfers and sports team payments.
- Japan’s Land Ministry proposed extending Sapporo’s Okadama Airport runway to 1,800 meters, a change that could enable longer-distance routes.
- U.S. stocks rebounded with the Dow up about $208 after a U.S.–China summit eased trade worries, as Japan reported steady September labor figures with a 1.20 job-to-applicant ratio and 2.6% unemployment.