Inspired by Thatcher, Japan's PM-in-waiting Takaichi smashes glass ceilingSanae Takaichi won Japan's ruling party leadership, aiming to become the first female prime minister, inspired by Margaret Thatcher. Her su...
04 Oct, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
Japan's Takaichi, Koizumi face off in race to be next PMJapan's ruling LDP held a runoff vote between hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi and political scion Shinjiro Koizumi to select its next l...
04 Oct, 2025, 11.17 AM IST
Japanese government bonds rally ahead of BOJ data, speechesJapanese government bonds rallied on Monday. This occurred before central bank data and speeches. These events could signal the next intere...
29 Sep, 2025, 10.02 AM IST
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...
22 Sep, 2025, 07.14 AM IST
How united is the 'autocratic alliance' challenging the West?Despite the recent high-profile meetings between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, analysts suggest a formal 'autocratic allianc...
10 Sep, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
Blinding light, sick burning smell: Hiroshima nuke bomb survivors share horror stories of survival being a burdenEighty years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the city remains a global symbol of nuclear horror and fragile peace. On 6 August, tens...
06 Aug, 2025, 08.51 AM IST
Japan starts deploying Osprey fleet at a new base with an eye on ChinaJapan has initiated the deployment of its V-22 Osprey fleet at Camp Saga, a newly established base in southwestern Japan, amidst rising reg...
09 Jul, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
BOJ must ensure fiscal considerations don't overtake mandate, deputy governor saysShinichi Uchida states that the Bank of Japan must clarify its stance on government debt. Fiscal considerations should not compromise price...
09 Jun, 2025, 07.47 AM IST
Where has Melania Trump been? First Lady’s four-week disappearance from Washington DC sparks speculationMelania Trump has returned to the White House after a four-week absence, appearing at the annual governors' dinner. Her prolonged disappear...
23 Feb, 2025, 07.44 PM IST
North Korea's Kim Jong Un slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear programNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un views the U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan as a threat and vows to strengthen his nuclear pro...
09 Feb, 2025, 07.55 AM IST
Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 billion for AI, chipsJapan is planning to invest $65 billion in microchips and AI to reclaim its position as a global tech leader and address its ageing populat...
20 Nov, 2024, 11.51 AM IST
China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit talks as South China Sea disputes lurkChinese Premier Li Qiang has urged deeper market integration with Southeast Asia amid South China Sea disputes, touting economic ties as cr...
10 Oct, 2024, 11.28 AM IST
Japan PM warns 'today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia'Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba highlights concerns over East Asia's security and the country's low birth rate. Ishiba stresses t...
04 Oct, 2024, 11.41 AM IST
High living costs, Chinese aggression: Challenges for Japan's new PM Shigeru IshibaShigeru Ishiba has been confirmed as Japan's new prime minister by parliament. He now faces the challenge of addressing rising living costs...
01 Oct, 2024, 01.33 PM IST
Stock market crash: Investors lose over Rs 3 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty sink; 5 key factors behind Monday mayhemIndian benchmark indices fell sharply on Monday, with the Sensex dropping over 1,250 points and Nifty50 ending below 25,850. The decline wa...
01 Oct, 2024, 10.44 AM IST
Dollar firm after Powell pushes back on aggressive easing betsThe U.S. dollar rose against major currencies after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated no rush for large rate cuts. The euro rem...
01 Oct, 2024, 07.18 AM IST
Nine ruling party candidates in Japan vie to replace outgoing Prime MinisterNine candidates are vying to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Japan's ruling party election. Key contenders include a forme...
26 Sep, 2024, 11.31 AM IST