Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down next month. However, this move triggers a scramble among potential successors to take over as leader of the world's fourth-largest economy.So, What is the reason behind Kishida stepping down from his PM post? Take a look
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced to step down as prime minister next month, after a three-year tenure marked by scandal and declining public support. Here are some possible contenders to replace him when his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a leadership poll.
Fumio Kishida to quit politics: Local election losses earlier in the year eroded his clout, and LDP lawmakers have voiced the need for a fresh face ahead of the next general election.
North Korea notified Japan of its plan to launch a rocket carrying a space satellite towards the Yellow Sea and east of Luzon Island between May 27 and June 4, the Japan Coast Guard said.
The Sapporo High Court ruling said that not allowing same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same benefits as straight couples violates their "fundamental right to have a family". A lower court issued a similar ruling earlier Thursday.
Heavy rains were forecast in the quake-hit areas on Wednesday raising fears of landslides, authorities said, which could further hinder efforts to free many more trapped under rubble. Access to the remote location of the hardest-hit areas has been complicated due to damaged infrastructure.
Dozens of LDP lawmakers are suspected of systematically failing to report about 500 million yen ($3.53 million) in funds in possible violation of campaign and election laws. The accused belong to the LDP's biggest and most powerful Seiwa-kai faction, led by the slain former PM Shinzo Abe.
According to an earlier report by Japan Times, the main Opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan was hesitating over whether to submit a no-confidence motion against Kishida's Cabinet.
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and three of his Cabinet ministers ate sashimi of flounder, octopus and sea bass that were caught at the Fukushima coast after the radioactive water was released.
Following harassment and violent protests, Japan's Foreign Ministry has also issued an advisory for its citizens in China urging them of exercising caution and not to talk loudly in Japanese in public.
The pledge requires all three countries to "share fundamentally interlinked security environments" and consult each other in case of security threats.
A number of other people were believed to be participating in the training when the shooting occurred, but details are still under investigation.
Kishida said he severely reprimanded his son for the party, but that failed to quell ongoing criticism from opposition lawmakers and public outrage which have pushed down his support ratings.
During the most-touted G7 event, the Indian Prime Minister reiterated his stance on inclusive development and underscored a free and fair Indo-Pacific region-- amid the soaring interference of China. Besides, the PM also held a crucial meeting with Zelenskyy.
PM Modi stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region during a closed-door meeting with QUAD leaders-- US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida
During Modi's meeting with Kishida, the two leaders examined ways of upgrading India-Japan fellowship across various areas including exchange, economy and culture.
Pm Modi went to Japan for G-7 Summit, China-Pakistan in tension
G7 summit: Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that he is looking forward to welcoming the G7 leaders to Hiroshima.
Addressing a select group of media from G-7 countries, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida underscored that the use of violence to shut down free speech should never be tolerated irrespective of the reason.
G7 Meeting: Japan PM Fumio Kishida on Sunday vowed to boost security for the G7 meetings in Japan. His statement comes a day after the smoke bomb incident that occurred during a campaign in Wakayama.
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