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What to know about the party vote that will determine Japan's next leader

Japan's governing party will pick a new leader Friday who will succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

Japan’s ruling party faces ‘generational battle’ as it chooses new leader

Fumio Kishida promised reform when he said he was stepping down as prime minister after a term marred by controversy.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2024

Japan PM Kishida, Once A Safe Pair Of Hands, Fumbles Top Job

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was seen as a safe pair of hands when his party installed him three years ago, but he soon became a liability as scandals and inflation eroded his popularity.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024

Exploring The Top 10 Influential Politicians Worldwide

Explore the top 10 most influential politicians who have made a significant impact on global affairs.

Top News · Apr 20, 2024

Kishida tells Congress Japan will help US carry the load abroad - Roll Call

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida told Congress that Tokyo is ready to carry a larger share of the burden the U.S. has borne for decades.

Roll Call · Apr 11, 2024

Japan’s Kishida to address Congress as its military role expands - Roll Call

Japanese Prime Minister Kashida will address Congress Thursday as the U.S. looks to Tokyo to take on a greater military role in Asia.

Roll Call · Apr 10, 2024

Japan’s stock market barely grew for decades. Now it’s booming

Japan’s Nikkei is at a 34-high as a cheap yen and corporate governance reforms lure international investors.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024

Japanese Journalist Brings Lonely #MeToo Battle To Sundance

When Japanese journalist Shiori Ito accused a prominent TV reporter of rape, becoming a rare high-profile #MeToo voice in her homeland, she was initially ignored by police, prosecutors and even much of the media.

International Business Times · Jan 21, 2024

A wary world girds for Donald Trump’s return to the White House

When Estonia’s much-fêted prime minister, Kaja Kallas, went to Washington in November, she didn’t just meet with White House officials. She also made sure to talk to key allies of Donald Trump.

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2024

Japan prosecutors make first arrest in the political fundraising scandal sweeping the ruling party

Japanese prosecutors have made their first arrest in connection with a major political slush funds scandal that has rocked Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s already unpopular government

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024