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Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet

Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet

Ishiba won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week, is virtually assured of being formerly designated premier due to his party's majority in parliament.
Tue Oct 01 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
Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP

Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced two LDP executives in a bid to restore public trust amid a funding scandal.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Japan's Kishida may dissolve parliament on same day if no-confidence vote submitted -Fuji TV

Japan's Kishida may dissolve parliament on same day if no-confidence vote submitted -Fuji TV

The LDP's parliamentary majority all but guarantees that its president will be prime minister.
Wed Jun 14 2023
Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election

Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election

While an election for parliament's more powerful lower house is not due until 2025, Fumio Kishida is keen to beef up his strength in LDP.
Mon May 22 2023
Freed Russian arms dealer Bout joins Kremlin-loyal ultranationalist party

Freed Russian arms dealer Bout joins Kremlin-loyal ultranationalist party

Bout, the Russian arms dealer who was freed after 14 years in US custody, joins the Liberal Democratic Party.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church

Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church

Kishida seeks to distance his administration from the controversial church group and reverse a slump in opinion polls.
Tue Aug 09 2022
Japan PM Kishida to unveil plans to revive economy after pandemic

Japan PM Kishida to unveil plans to revive economy after pandemic

Kishida was re-elected by the parliament in whose powerful lower chamber the LDP won 261 out of 465 seats.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Japan PM Kishida surprises with comfortable election win

Japan PM Kishida surprises with comfortable election win

Kishida leds his ruling party to an unexpectedly strong election win to solidify his status in a fractious party.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Explainer - Why Japan's election is a bigger deal than it looks

Explainer - Why Japan's election is a bigger deal than it looks

Here are some scenarios to watch as the vote unfolds.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Japan votes in test for new PM Kishida, political stability

Japan votes in test for new PM Kishida, political stability

Japanese voters went to the polls today to decide whether to endorse the conservative government of Fumio Kishida.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Polls suggest Japan's ruling bloc will cling to election majority

Polls suggest Japan's ruling bloc will cling to election majority

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aims to win a clear voter mandate to press ahead with his coronavirus response.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Soft-spoken Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote

Soft-spoken Kishida to become Japan's next PM after party vote

Former foreign minister Fumio Kishida won the race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Outcome uncertain as Japan's ruling party heads to vote on next PM

Outcome uncertain as Japan's ruling party heads to vote on next PM

The winner of the Sept. 29 contest to lead the conservative Liberal Democratic Party is almost certain to succeed Suga as premier.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Japan PM candidates differ on same-sex, women rights issues

Japan PM candidates differ on same-sex, women rights issues

Whoever wins the LDP presidency on Sept. 29 will become prime minister because of the LDP's majority in the lower house parliament.
Sat Sep 18 2021
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025