How Kurds Became a Target of Organized Hate in Japan
The Kurds, an ethnic group spanning Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Armenia, constitute one of the world’s largest…
Japan’s proposal to ‘speedily draft’ anti-spy laws raises human rights concerns
The Japanese government’s plans to tighten espionage and secrecy legislation have been welcomed as a necessary bulwark at…
What to expect for Japan’s economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi,…
Japan’s ruling party seals new coalition as Takaichi set to become 1st female premier
General elections are due in October 2027 if new coalition decides against snap polls ISTANBUL Japan’s ruling Liberal…
As China, Hong Kong property markets stabilise, is it time for investors to quit Japan?
As Japan enters a new era with the likely election of Sanae Takaichi as the first female prime…
Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s first woman PM as vote set for October 21
Japan’s lower house will vote on October 21 to select the next Prime Minister. The outcome could see…
Turbulent Japanese politics could stall progress with China and South Korea: analysts
Japan’s unstable political landscape is expected to cast doubt over its diplomatic commitments and could hinder progress in…
Japan’s main opposition signals readiness for ‘policy concessions’ to back joint candidate in premier vote
ANKARA Japan’s main opposition party has expressed readiness to make “policy concessions” to field a joint candidate against…
Relief in Gaza as political crises rattle markets and send gold to new heights
It’s been a tumultuous week for markets, as political crises in seemingly all corners of the globe tested…
Japan’s opposition seeks unified PM candidate to block Takaichi
Japan’s largest opposition party plans to support a unified candidate in collaboration with other groups in an effort…
Japan’s main opposition seeks unified PM candidate to block Takaichi’s bid
Japan’s largest opposition party is reportedly working to rally behind a single candidate for prime minister in collaboration…
Japan braces for shift to conservatism
Tokyo set to see first female prime minister, signaling change in sociopolitical atmosphere Sanae Takaichi, newly-elected leader of…