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TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. KUALA LUMPUR - New Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday stressed the importance of realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific, a vision conceived by the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during her meeting with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Her commitment comes as Takaichi, who became Japan's first female prime minister last Tuesday, shares many of the views on history, national security and the economy held by Abe, who laid out the vision in 2016, six years before he was assassinated. New Japan PM Takaichi makes overseas debut with in-person ASEAN talks KUALA LUMPUR - New Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday held a series of in-person summit talks, making her overseas debut as leader by attending ASEAN-related meetings amid mounting concerns over China's maritime assertiveness in the region. The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed to bolster security cooperation to help maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, as Manila remains engaged in confrontations in the South China Sea. Trump vows U.S. to be "strong partner" of Southeast Asia KUALA LUMPUR - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday demonstrated his willingness to work closely with Southeast Asian countries, telling their leaders that Washington wants to be a "stronger partner" for them. In his opening remarks at a U.S.-ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Trump said the United States is committed to a free, open and thriving Indo-Pacific at a time when China's influence is rapidly expanding in the region. Bessent says U.S., China reach "successful framework" for Trump-Xi talks KUALA LUMPUR - The United States and China have worked out a "very successful framework" for their presidents when they meet in South Korea in the coming days to discuss trade and other key issues, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday. After holding two days of discussions in Kuala Lumpur, Bessent also suggested that the current 90-day trade truce between Washington and Beijing, set to expire on Nov. 10, is likely to be extended. Japan journalist Ito apologizes over unauthorized use of footage in film TOKYO - Japanese journalist Shiori Ito has apologized for using parts of footage without permission in her documentary "Black Box Diaries," which she directed based on her own experience as a sexual assault survivor, her website showed Sunday. According to an apology statement on her website, Ito -- whose work was nominated for a prize at the U.S. Academy Awards this year -- filmed the account of a taxi driver describing what he saw before the incident without obtaining his consent, along with other material used without proper permission. TOKYO - Japanese researchers said Sunday that people mauled by bears tended to avoid more severe injuries when they lay face down and covered their heads and necks, as the country faces a record number of fatal attacks this fiscal year. The Environment Ministry said nine people have died in bear attacks across Japan so far in fiscal 2025, which began in April -- the highest annual total on record. FUKUOKA - Naoyuki Uwasawa threw six innings of one-run ball and Hotaka Yamakawa had five RBIs as the SoftBank Hawks routed the Hanshin Tigers 10-1 to tie the Japan Series after two games on Sunday when Ukyo Shuto set a new series record with five hits. The Central League champion Tigers took a one-run lead in the first inning thanks to Game 1 hero Teruaki Sato's RBI single, but the Pacific League champion Hawks responded with nine runs in the first two innings to quickly seize control at Mizuho PayPay Dome. Football: Relegated Niigata hold title-chasing Kobe, Shonan drop to J2 NIIGATA, Japan - Vissel Kobe were dealt a huge blow in their quest for the third straight J-League title after they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at relegated Albirex Niigata on Sunday, while Shonan Bellmare's drop to the J2 was confirmed. The late collapse left Kobe fourth on 62 points, five points behind leaders Kashima Antlers with three games to go. Niigata, whose drop to the J2 was confirmed on Saturday, remain without a win in 16 games. Video: Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft HTV-X
