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US President Donald Trump criticized American skier Hunter Hess, calling him a "total loser."

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Japan's new prime minister is a "great ally" and has a good relationship with U.S. President Trump.

British Prime Minister Starmer: (Statement after chief of staff resigns) It has been a privilege to work with McSweeney over the years. I thank him for his service.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: We are not worried that Japan will fall into stagflation.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russian energy infrastructure is a legitimate target for Ukraine.

British Prime Minister Starmer's chief of staff McSweeney resigned.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine will start drone production in Germany in mid-February.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Restrictions on the export of lethal weapons will be eased.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is poised to win a single majority in the House of Representatives.

The Japanese Prime Minister called on the Japanese Diet to debate constitutional revision.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: No major adjustments to the current cabinet lineup are currently being considered.

Japan Broadcasting Association NHK: The ruling coalition led by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is expected to win at least two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: We will work hard to implement the tax reduction commitment because we have already made a commitment.

Market news: Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae expressed his willingness to listen to reasonable suggestions from the opposition.

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: The government maintains a good dialogue with the Bank of Japan. I also explained this in my meetings with executives from BlackRock and the International Monetary Fund. They understand our position.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: The alliance with the Restoration Society will continue.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: We will start a dialogue with the market as necessary on Monday.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: It may be feasible to use foreign exchange reserves to fund national expenditures, but considering that foreign exchange reserves are often used for foreign exchange intervention, doing so may be problematic.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: (When asked whether Japan could use foreign exchange reserves to fund tax cuts and spending) This will not be easy and requires a professional approach.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: If the government committee approves the consumption tax reduction, we will submit the bill.