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FACTBOX - The Japanese parties that may jockey for power after election

FACTBOX - The Japanese parties that may jockey for power after election

Here are the main players in the post-election jockeying for power.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve lower house for Oct 27 election

Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve lower house for Oct 27 election

Just eight days after taking office, Shigeru Ishiba's move to dissolve the House of Representatives is the fastest by a postwar leader.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Japan's overwhelmingly male cabinet underlines gender gap, again

Japan's overwhelmingly male cabinet underlines gender gap, again

It remains to be seen how many female candidates the LDP will field in a snap election due on Oct. 27.
Tue Oct 01 2024
What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct. 27 election

What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct. 27 election

Here is what to expect in the following weeks as Shigeru Ishiba seeks to hold on to his party's lower house majority.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Ex-defence minister Ishiba set to become Japan's next prime minister

Ex-defence minister Ishiba set to become Japan's next prime minister

Veteran lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after prevailing over hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi.
Fri Sep 27 2024
How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?

How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?

Each candidate, having secured backing from at least 20 LDP lawmakers to qualify for the poll, will begin a series of public appearances.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Japan's ruling party sets leadership race for Sept 27

Japan's ruling party sets leadership race for Sept 27

Eleven candidates are expected to compete for the party's top position in the upcoming contest.
Tue Aug 20 2024
What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister

What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister

Candidates need 20 signatures from LDP parliamentarians to run for leadership of the party.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader

The LDP will hold a contest in September to replace Fumio Kishida as president of the ruling party, and by extension as the PM of Japan.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport

Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning

Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning

The meteorological agency warned of a higher probability of a huge earthquake in the Nankai trough.
Fri Aug 09 2024
G7 ambassadors to miss Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over Israel's exclusion

G7 ambassadors to miss Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over Israel's exclusion

Nagasaki's mayor said he would stick to a decision to exclude Israel's ambassador from Friday's event to mark the city's atomic bombing.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Japan's Kishida says will not dissolve parliament after party's failure in 3 by-elections

Japan's Kishida says will not dissolve parliament after party's failure in 3 by-elections

Fumio Kishida vows to conduct reforms of ruling party and political system, resolve salary issues and take measures to combat inflation.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift

Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift

Fumio Kishida referred to work the US National Park Service is undertaking to spruce up the Tidal Basin, an area of parkland in Washington.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact

Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact

Australia said any cooperation would be on a project-by-project basis as differences emerge within the pact over adding new members.
Tue Apr 09 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024