Japan's Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap electionJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved Parliament. A snap election is set for February 8. Takaichi seeks to boost her governin...
23 Jan, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on an early electionPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a Feb. 8 election, aiming to leverage strong public support and regain her party's parliamentary ma...
19 Jan, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Japan inflation accelerates in blow to new PMJapan's inflation accelerated to 2.9% in September, a challenge for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Despite this, her cabinet's approval...
24 Oct, 2025, 07.12 AM IST
Hardline Takaichi to shatter Japan's glass ceiling and pivot to rightJapan is poised to elect Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister. This marks a significant political shift to the right. Takaichi...
21 Oct, 2025, 09.48 AM IST
Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime ministerSanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, securing a crucial coalition partner after Komeito's departure. Her...
20 Oct, 2025, 09.06 AM IST
Japan in political crisis as coalition collapsesJapan's ruling coalition has collapsed. Komeito, the junior partner, has quit the alliance. This puts Sanae Takaichi's bid to become prime ...
11 Oct, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
Japan's Takaichi vows Nordic levels of women in cabinet. Can she deliver?Sanae Takaichi, poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, pledged to narrow the political gender gap and elevate women in cabin...
04 Oct, 2025, 03.57 PM IST
Japan's ex-Economic Security Minister Takaichi leads race for LDP presidency as country braces for leadership shiftSanae Takaichi is a leading candidate for president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party. A recent poll shows her ahead of other contenders ...
13 Sep, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
Charlie Kirk warned about chilling global threat days before death. What was it?Charlie Kirk travelled to Japan and South Korea days before the death. During his tour to Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump's associate rai...
11 Sep, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
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 (...
07 Sep, 2025, 09.28 PM IST
Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba denies talk he will quit following election drubbingIf he does go, his departure less than a year after taking office will trigger a succession battle within the ruling Liberal Democratic Par...
23 Jul, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
MAGA-style 'anti-globalist' politics arrives in JapanPopulist ideals are gaining traction in Japan, spurred by right-wing politicians running rampant elsewhere railing against "elitism", "glob...
22 Jul, 2025, 11.22 AM IST
Sanseito, the ‘Japanese first’ party that emerged through YouTube during Covid-19, deals big blow to Japan PM Ishiba’s coalitionIn a significant political shift, Prime Minister Ishiba's coalition lost its majority in Japan's upper house, marking the first such loss f...
21 Jul, 2025, 11.37 AM IST
Japan's ruling coalition led by PM Ishiba loses majority in upper house electionIn a crucial parliamentary election, Shigeru Ishiba's coalition lost its upper house majority. The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito all...
21 Jul, 2025, 08.30 AM IST
Japan election results: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to be removed soon? Question rises after ruling coalition loses Sunday's voteJapanese voters angry at inflation turned to other parties, notably the "Japanese first" Sanseito, which made strong gains with its "anti-g...
21 Jul, 2025, 03.48 AM IST
Japan election 2025: Shigeru Ishiba faces political test as Japan votes in critical upper house election; Know the key issues and leaders contestingJapanese voters are participating in a crucial upper house election that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's leader...
20 Jul, 2025, 01.22 PM IST
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...
20 Jul, 2025, 11.37 AM IST