All you need to know about Sanae Takaichi, who is likely to become Japan's first woman PMSanae Takaichi is set to become Japan's first female prime minister. She won the ruling party leadership. Takaichi is a politician who alli...
05 Oct, 2025, 09.22 AM IST
Who is Sanae Takaichi, set to become Japan’s first female PM — and why are women skeptical about her leadership?Sanae Takaichi is set to make history as Japan’s first female Prime Minister after being elected leader of the long-dominant Liberal Democr...
04 Oct, 2025, 03.32 PM IST
Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s first female prime ministerSanae Takaichi has made history as the first woman to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, positioning her to become Japan’s first...
04 Oct, 2025, 01.26 PM 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
Japan PM promises to never again wage war, ministers visit controversial shrineWith the Yasukuni Shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's past militarism, Tokyo's ties with China are already particularly strained this year a...
15 Aug, 2022, 12.24 PM IST
Japan's ruling party votes for new leader to replace PM SugaIn the first round of votes, former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida came in first with 256, only one vote ahead of Taro Kono, the vaccinatio...
29 Sep, 2021, 11.29 AM IST
Japan marks 76th anniversary of WWII defeat; no Suga apology"We will commit to our pledge to never repeat the tragedy of the war," he said in his first speech at the event since becoming prime minist...
15 Aug, 2021, 06.52 PM IST
Fans furious after China censors Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber & BTS from 'Friends: The Reunion'The censored celebs have incurred the wrath of the ruling Communist Party before as well.
29 May, 2021, 05.46 PM IST
What's next after Japan PM Shinzo Abe quits? Potential successors?The abrupt news that Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe is set to resign over a worsening health condition, set off a flurr...
28 Aug, 2020, 03.48 PM IST
How to prevent a war between China and JapanChina and Japan, Asia’s two most powerful nations, are increasingly jousting in the skies and in the seas near a set of disputed islands.
31 Dec, 2013, 03.42 AM IST
Germany urges Japan to deal 'honestly' with World War II pastGermany tried to deal "honestly" with its World War II past and urged Japan to do the same after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to a con...
30 Dec, 2013, 06.48 PM IST
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to meet the relatives of Dwarakanath Kotnis during India visitWhen Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits India next week, he will have a special meeting with the relatives of Dr Dwarakanath Kotnis.
16 May, 2013, 10.37 AM IST
Chinese vessels drive out Japanese boats from disputed islandsChinese naval vessels drove out Japanese fishing boats out of waters surrounding the disputed islands in East China Sea.
23 Apr, 2013, 09.10 PM IST
- China rise: Should India worry about being swallowed whole?
As China focuses on services, expect more manufacturing to shift to India. But can India handle this growth without bringing upon itself pr...
22 Aug, 2010, 12.12 PM IST
- Look east; look India: Japan PM
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to briefly escape the political heat at home next week as he goes to India and pursues one of his passions -- try...
17 Aug, 2007, 09.00 AM IST
- Business eyes China-Japan thaw
Few people will greet Sunday’s summit between China and Japan with more anticipation than the nations’ business communities, long worried a...
09 Oct, 2006, 02.47 AM IST
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