Japan's Nikkei rises on improving bets of Takaichi becoming next PMJapan's Nikkei index surged more than 1 percent on Thursday, driven by increasing optimism toward Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Tak...
Japan's ruling party opens leadership race to choose Ishiba's successorJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is in search of a new leader to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, aiming to res...
'Trump Whisperer' ex-minister joins Japan PM raceToshimitsu Motegi, a former foreign minister known as the "Trump Whisperer," has entered the race to succeed Shigeru Ishiba as Japan's lead...
Who could replace Shigeru Ishiba as Japan's prime ministerFollowing Shigeru Ishiba's resignation, Japan's political landscape shifts as potential candidates emerge for prime minister. Sanae Takaich...
Let's explain how Japan will pick its next leaderJapan faces a leadership transition as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to resign amidst the LDP's loss of parliamentary majorities. Th...
Shigeru Ishiba: The 'smile again' Japanese Prime Minister who voters frowned onShigeru Ishiba is set to resign as Japan's prime minister after a series of electoral defeats shook the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (...
Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru IshibaJapan held upper house elections amid rising prices and immigration concerns. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's party faced a tough challenge...
After disastrous election, what happens to Japan's new PM?Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in snap parliamentary elections, marking the LDP's wo...
Success and scandals: Japan's Liberal Democratic PartyJapan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a dominant political player for decades, failed to secure a majority in recent snap elections for t...
Japan's ruling LDP at risk of losing majority in election, media polls showJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces losing its majority in the upcoming election, possibly necessitating increased reliance on co...
Explained: How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will elect a new president on Friday to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The winner, ...
Japan ruling LDP to hold leadership election on Sept 27, Fuji TV saysJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is finalizing plans to hold its leadership election on Sept. 27, according to Fuji TV. The el...
Fumio Kishida to step down: What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime ministerJapan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his resignation, triggering a contest among Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidates. Scand...
Japan PM Fumio Kishida to step down as scandals prove too muchJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will resign as ruling party leader in September, concluding his term characterized by inflation and p...
A timeline of the career of former Japanese PM Shinzo AbeWhile credited with bringing a degree of stability to Japan following a period of economic malaise and constant turnover among leaders, Shi...
- New Japan PM asks for time for public support
Japan's new Prime Minister Taro Aso asked the public Friday to allow him time to start his job before judging him as members of his trouble...
- Moderate Fukuda takes charge of Japan
Fukuda stood up, smiled and bowed to members of Parliament around him as he was declared prime minister. He later named a cabinet with few ...