1. It has been one month since Bangladesh’s prime minister was forced to step down on August 5, following deadly clashes between police and student protesters. The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is now aiming to hold elections for a democratic transition. No dates have been announced.
2. The city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, has decided to double or triple the admission fee for Himeji Castle for visitors from outside the city. The castle is a World Cultural Heritage site. City officials plan to introduce the revised fee in early 2026. They say the move will help secure funds to maintain and manage the castle that was built more than 400 years ago.
3. Foreign and defense ministers of Japan and Australia have agreed to strengthen security cooperation amid China’s growing assertiveness. They discussed China’s increasing military activities in the region, evidenced by a recent intrusion by a Chinese military plane into Japanese airspace.
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