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Japan: Man who attacked ex-PM Fumio Kishida convicted, sentenced to 10 years
World | February 19, 2025 9:25 ISTFormer Japanese PM Fumio Kishida was attacked in 2023 during a campaign. While he escaped unhurt, two others sustained minor injuries. The attack came a year after his predecessor Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign.
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Japan prepares for general election on Oct 27 after electing new PM: Here's what you need to know
World | October 01, 2024 20:51 ISTShigeru Ishiba was elected as Japan's new PM and he announced his 20-minister cabinet comprising only two women. He had already announced snap elections for October 27, to reverse LDP's rising unpopularity over a 'slush fund' scandal and controversial ties to a church.
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida resigns, paves way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba
World | October 01, 2024 7:08 ISTJapan Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that PM Fumio Kishida and his ministers stepped down at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
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Japan announces snap election on Oct 27, market falls flat amid Ishiba's victory speculations
World | September 30, 2024 12:35 ISTIshiba has expressed support for the Bank of Japan's moves to raise interest rates from their near-zero level. He also backs other policies, such as possibly raising corporate taxes, that are seen as less market-friendly.
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Japan's ruling party names 'dissenter' Shigeru Ishiba as PM Fumio Kishida's replacement | Who is he?
World | September 27, 2024 13:08 ISTJapan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in August that he would step down, setting off a scramble among would-be successors to replace him as head of the world's fourth-largest economy. His administration had become unpopular due to a slush fund scandal and faltering economy.
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PM Modi's strong message in US: 'Quad is here to stay, we are not against anyone'
World | September 22, 2024 5:51 ISTPM Modi asserted that the Quad was not against anyone and it supported "rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity". He also said free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region is the Quad's shared priority and shared commitment.
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Japan is all set to pick its next Prime Minister: Who could succeed Fumio Kishida? Explained
Originals | August 15, 2024 18:48 ISTJapan 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
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Japan all set to pick its next Prime Minister: Who could succeed Fumio Kishida?
Explainers | August 14, 2024 13:11 ISTJapanese 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.
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Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down amid series of scandals, not to run for re-election
World | August 14, 2024 9:07 ISTFumio 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.
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North Korea to launch its 2nd military spy satellite, US, Japan, S Korea urge Kim to cancel his plan
World | May 27, 2024 12:19 ISTNorth 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.
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Japan High Court rules 'denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional', asks govt to overturn law
World | March 14, 2024 18:08 ISTThe 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.
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Japan earthquakes: Death count rises to 64 as survivors face freezing rain, possible landslides
World | January 03, 2024 14:52 ISTHeavy 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.
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Japanese PM Kishida replaces four Cabinet ministers linked to 'slush funds' scandal
World | December 14, 2023 21:24 ISTDozens 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.
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Japan PM Kishida to face no-confidence vote tomorrow in wake of 'slush fund' allegations
World | December 11, 2023 11:59 ISTAccording 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.
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Japan PM eats 'safe and delicious' fish from Fukushima amid row over radioactive water discharge
World | August 30, 2023 23:36 ISTJapanese 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.
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Japan PM urges Beijing to call on Chinese citizens to stop harassment after Fukushima water release
World | August 28, 2023 23:15 ISTFollowing 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.
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US, South Korea enter 'duty to consult' security pledge with Japan amid conflict with China, N Korea
World | August 18, 2023 21:04 ISTThe pledge requires all three countries to "share fundamentally interlinked security environments" and consult each other in case of security threats.
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Japan: Trainee shoots 3 fellow soldiers during military exercise on army base; 2 killed
World | June 14, 2023 10:33 ISTA number of other people were believed to be participating in the training when the shooting occurred, but details are still under investigation.
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Japan PM Kishida fires his son from top position for 'inappropriate private parties' with friends
World | May 29, 2023 21:56 ISTKishida 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.
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G7 Summit: 'Hugging Biden' to bilateral talk with Zelenskyy to QUAD factor- PM Modi's Day 1 in Japan
India | May 21, 2023 6:19 ISTDuring 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.
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