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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heads for a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (front), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, heads for a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (R), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (L) are pictured ahead of their talks at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the talks, the two parties decided to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (C), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L), alongside other party executives, hold a meeting at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media as he prepares to sign an Executive Order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump holds an Executive Order he signed in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown, his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok and the new Trump Gold Card. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick makes remarks after US President Donald J Trump spoke to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown, his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok and the new Trump Gold Card. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick makes remarks after US President Donald J Trump spoke to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown, his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok and the new Trump Gold Card. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown, his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok and the new Trump Gold Card. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown, his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok and the new Trump Gold Card. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown, his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok and the new Trump Gold Card. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick looks on as US President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown, his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok and the new Trump Gold Card. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick looks on as US President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown, his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok and the new Trump Gold Card. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown, his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok and the new Trump Gold Card. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Remarks in the Oval Office

United States President Donald J Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025. In his remarks the President discussed the looming government shutdown and his two hour discussion with President Xi of China concerning Tik Tok. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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