Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins big in election, media projections showJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is projected for a significant win in snap elections. This victory could impact relations wit...
10 Feb, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Japan votes as PM Sanae Takaichi seeks big win while snowfall delays polling in some areasJapan election: Japan is voting today in a parliamentary election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a victory for her conservative agend...
08 Feb, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Japan’s foreign worker record puts immigration in focus ahead of electionsJapan's foreign workforce reached a record 2.57 million, fueling a debate on immigration ahead of elections. The rise in foreign workers, c...
30 Jan, 2026, 11.03 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
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
Asian stocks, US futures rise on Japan trade dealAsian shares experienced a boost following President Trump's announcement of a trade deal with Japan, easing concerns about the tariff war....
23 Jul, 2025, 07.21 AM 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
Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat"I will stay in office and do everything in my power to chart a path toward resolving these challenges," Ishiba said, adding that he intend...
21 Jul, 2025, 11.29 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
Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi face off in Japan ruling party vote for next PMJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to choose between former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba and hawkish Sanae Takaichi as the n...
27 Sep, 2024, 11.32 AM IST
Pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics in numbersThe latest budget for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics of 1.6 trillion yen ($15 billion) is up 22% from the previous one compiled before ...
12 Jun, 2021, 10.26 PM IST
Here’s how climate change is viewed around the worldIn many countries, climate and the environment has become a political battlefield on which elections are increasingly being fought.
26 Jun, 2019, 11.54 AM IST
NRIs organising flash mob dances, callathons to influence voters in IndiaThe saffron clad volunteers have been working tirelessly asking people to support Modi for a second term.
15 Apr, 2019, 06.53 PM IST
Rupee tumble snuffs out Japan's love for Indian uridashi bondsThe amount of uridashi bonds sold in rupees fell to 1.1% so far this year.
14 Feb, 2019, 10.52 AM IST
President Barack Obama: Allies 'rattled' by Donald Trump; Trump blasts Obama"I think it's fair to say they are surprised by the Republican nominee," Obama said, referring to Trump.
27 May, 2016, 06.41 AM IST
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls for reviewing legal limits of armyHe has made clear his desire to loosen limits of the US drafted charter, which conservatives say restricts Japan's ability to defend itself.
15 May, 2014, 03.31 PM IST