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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Eyes Major Victory in Upcoming National Elections

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Eyes Major Victory in Upcoming National Elections

TOKYO (AP) — Polls opened Sunday in Japan’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is hoping for a strong win ... Read more

Japan’s Upcoming Early Election: Takaichi Seeks to Leverage Rising Popularity

Japan’s Upcoming Early Election: Takaichi Seeks to Leverage Rising Popularity

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, setting the stage for an ... Read more

Life Sentence for Assassin of Former Japanese Prime Minister: The Shocking Verdict

Life Sentence for Assassin of Former Japanese Prime Minister: The Shocking Verdict

A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. ... Read more

China Warns Japan ‘Crossed a Red Line’ with Provocative Taiwan Military Comments

China Warns Japan ‘Crossed a Red Line’ with Provocative Taiwan Military Comments

Tensions Between Japan and China over Taiwan Recently, the political landscape between Japan and China has shifted. Japanese Prime Minister ... Read more

Massive Earthquake Hits Japan’s Coast: Tsunami Advisory Rescinded After 3 Hours

Massive Earthquake Hits Japan’s Coast: Tsunami Advisory Rescinded After 3 Hours

TOKYO (AP) — Northern Japan experienced a strong earthquake on Sunday evening, prompting a tsunami advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency ... Read more

Is South Korea’s Trade Deal Out of Reach? Trump’s 0B Investment Quest Explained

Is South Korea’s Trade Deal Out of Reach? Trump’s $350B Investment Quest Explained

GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — President Donald Trump recently wrapped up a trip to Japan, where he secured $490 billion ... Read more

How Japan’s New Leader Can Connect with Trump: The Surprising Role of a Ford F-150 Truck

How Japan’s New Leader Can Connect with Trump: The Surprising Role of a Ford F-150 Truck

TOKYO (AP) — President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan to meet with newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Their ... Read more

Meet Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s Trailblazing Ultraconservative Candidate Poised to Make History as the First Female Prime Minister

Meet Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s Trailblazing Ultraconservative Candidate Poised to Make History as the First Female Prime Minister

TOKYO (AP) — Japan might be on the verge of a historic change. Sanae Takaichi, the leader of the ruling ... Read more

Japan’s Prime Minister Resigns Following Historic Election Defeat: What It Means for the Future of the Nation

Japan’s Prime Minister Resigns Following Historic Election Defeat: What It Means for the Future of the Nation

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sunday that he will resign after facing intense pressure from ... Read more

China’s Military Parade: A Triumphant Display of Strength After WWII Devastation

China’s Military Parade: A Triumphant Display of Strength After WWII Devastation

China’s 80th Anniversary Celebration: Reflecting on History and Strength Yang Huafeng, a 92-year-old veteran, recalls the early days of China’s ... Read more