Japan shares jump nearly 5% to new record after Takaichi is chosen as ruling party leader
Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped nearly 5% on Monday to a new record close while shares in France…
Who is Sanae Takaichi, set to be Japan’s first female PM?
Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected and staunchly conservative head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to…
Elon Musk shares rare Tesla moment with former Japan PM Shinzo Abe: Ex-PM’s reaction will leave you smiling | World News
Elon Musk recently shared a nostalgic video clip showing him giving former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a…
Last Chance for LDP to Restore Political Capital Squandered by Ishiba
Following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s announcement of his intent to resign, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) called an…
Japan’s Buddhist-backed Komeito facing ‘existential crisis’ after bruising election defeat
Komeito, the Buddhist-backed political partner of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is grappling with what it calls…
Central bankers fear being caught in Federal Reserve’s storm
JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING – Central bankers gathered at a U.S. mountain resort over the weekend are starting to…
Is Japan becoming anti-immigrant? Far-right parties gain momentum in election lead-up
As Japan heads into a pivotal upper house election, populist parties on the far-right are seizing on anti-immigrant…
Japan’s Floundering Politics Need Shinzo Abe’s Legacy
July 8 marked the third anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, an outstanding prime…
Japan police ramp up security to tackle ‘lone wolf’ attacks ahead of Tokyo election
As campaigning began on Friday for the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, Japanese police have stepped up measures to…
Japan police arrest man who slashed 2 people at Tokyo subway station
A man with a knife slashed two passengers on a train stopping at a Tokyo subway station during…
South Korea expresses ‘deep disappointment’ over Japanese PM’s offering to WWII shrine
SEOUL, April 22 (UPI) — South Korea on Tuesday voiced “deep disappointment and regret” after Japanese Prime Minister…
Iran rejects direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump’s letter
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president said Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with…