Report: Japan is weighing changes to its non-nuclear weapons stance
Japan may revise its non-nuclear principles, prompting Chinese concern over potential shifts in Tokyo’s security and defense policy.
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Japan condemns Chinese envoy’s ‘threatening’ remarks on PM Takaichi
Japan protests “threatening” remarks from Chinese envoy after Taiwan-related comments by PM Takaichi.
Man confesses to assassination of Japan’s longest-serving leader, Shinzo Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami pleaded guilty to killing ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe, citing anger over Abe’s alleged ties to the Unification Church, whose influence has since sparked major political fallout.
Japan elects first female leader…
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, facing immediate diplomatic and political challenges amid a divided parliament.
Coalition agreement positions Takaichi to become Japan’s first female prime minister
Right-wing conservative Sanae Takaichi is on the cusp of becoming Japan’s first female prime minister after the opposition Ishin party agreed to back her, triggering a rally in the stock market and a weaker yen.
Five nations that escaped colonisation
Only a few nations in history resisted foreign domination. From Africa to Asia, these countries maintained independence through strategy, geography, and diplomacy.
What you should know about Japan’s leadership election
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party will elect a new leader Saturday, in a race that could usher in historic change amid political and economic challenges.
Japan, South Korea vow closer ties in final summit
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba and South Korean President Lee pledged stronger ties in their final summit, balancing historical disputes with shared security and trade concerns.
Japan political party to install AI leader…
A Japanese political party said it will install artificial intelligence as its leader after founder Shinji Ishimaru resigned following poor election results.
Nearly 100,000 Japanese now over age 100
Japan has set a new record of nearly 100,000 people aged 100 or older, with women making up the vast majority, according to government figures released ahead of Elderly Day.