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Japan's Parliament elects former diplomat Fumio Kishida as new PM
October 04, 2021 10:41 pm
With his party and its coalition partner holding a majority in both houses, Kishida won by a comfortable margin against Yukio Edano, head of the largest opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan.
Factbox: Japan's ruling party votes for new leader; what's next for new PM
September 28, 2021 8:44 pm
Running for the top post are popular vaccine minister Taro Kono, former foreign minister Fumio Kishida, former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi and Seiko Noda.
President Biden hosts first Quad leaders' summit, PM Modi attends meet
September 25, 2021 12:49 am
Quad leaders are also planning to roll out vaccine deliverables and announce a series of measures in the field of healthcare and infrastructure sector.
Narendra Modi in US: In meeting with V-P Kamala Harris, PM says US and India 'natural partners'
September 24, 2021 10:20 am
“You are the source of inspiration for so many people across the world. I am completely confident that our bilateral relationship will touch new heights under President Biden and your leadership," he told Harris, and invited her to visit India.
Japan PM candidates deny toning down views on hot-button issues to attract votes
September 18, 2021 6:16 pm
Yoshihide Suga announced he would step down two weeks ago amid sinking approval ratings, triggering the leadership race between the four candidates.
Here’s who to look out for in the race to succeed Japan’s Suga
September 03, 2021 2:21 pm
Taro Kono, Japan's regulatory reform and vaccine minister, in Tokyo, Japan, on March 29, 2021. Kono said that the rate of Covid-19 inoculations in the country likely won’t pick up speed until May, despite already lagging behind some other developed nations.
Struggling Japan PM Suga steps down, setting stage for new leader
September 03, 2021 11:58 am
Suga, who took over after Shinzo Abe resigned last September, citing ill health, has seen his support ratings sink to below 30% as the nation struggles with its worst wave of Covid-19 infections ahead of a general election this year.
Japan PM Suga's party ally to step down ahead of election-media
August 31, 2021 10:16 am
Suga's support ratings are at record lows as he failed to capitalise on delivering the Olympics for the country, being hit hard by a fresh wave of coronavirus infections.
Japan marks 76th anniversary of WWII defeat; no Suga apology
August 15, 2021 2:45 pm
On Sunday, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga laid flowers at a nearby national cemetery for unknown soldiers.
Japan PM Suga's support slides to record low as Olympic Games close - survey
August 09, 2021 8:59 am
In the poll conducted over the weekend, Suga's support slid to 28%, the lowest since he became prime minister in September last year.
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