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US support vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress

In the first speech to a joint meeting of the US Congress by a Japanese leader in nine years, Fumio Kishida urged Americans not to doubt its "indispensable" role in world affairs, and said Tokyo was undertaking historic military upgrades to support its ally.

11 April 2024, 17:18 IST

US support vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress

US support vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress

US support vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress

11 April 2024, 17:18 IST

Kim Jong Un's sister says Japan PM Kishida expressed willingness to meet North Korean leader

'The prime minister should know that just because he wants to and has made a decision, it doesn't mean he can or the leadership of our country will meet him,' Kim was quoted as saying in the KCNA report in Korean.

25 March 2024, 04:27 IST

Kim Jong Un's sister says Japan PM Kishida expressed willingness to meet North Korean leader

Kim Jong Un's sister says Japan PM Kishida expressed willingness to meet North Korean leader

Kim Jong Un's sister says Japan PM Kishida expressed willingness to meet North Korean leader

25 March 2024, 04:27 IST

Japan no longer in deflation, wage hike trend strong, says finance minister

Policymakers, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Suzuki, have repeatedly said in recent days that the country was not yet in a position to be able to declare a solid exit from deflation.

15 March 2024, 01:27 IST

Japan no longer in deflation, wage hike trend strong, says finance minister

Japan no longer in deflation, wage hike trend strong, says finance minister

Japan no longer in deflation, wage hike trend strong, says finance minister

15 March 2024, 01:27 IST

Meta CEO Zuckerberg meets Japan PM Kishida in Tokyo to discuss AI

'We had a good, productive conversation about AI and the future of technology,' Zuckerberg said in brief comments to reporters at the prime minister's residence in Tokyo

27 February 2024, 10:13 IST

Meta CEO Zuckerberg meets Japan PM Kishida in Tokyo to discuss AI

Meta CEO Zuckerberg meets Japan PM Kishida in Tokyo to discuss AI

Meta CEO Zuckerberg meets Japan PM Kishida in Tokyo to discuss AI

27 February 2024, 10:13 IST

PM Modi congratulates Japan on successful lunar landing

Japan's smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) landed on the lunar surface near an equatorial crater that was hailed as a major milestone in the country's space exploration.

21 January 2024, 09:27 IST

PM Modi congratulates Japan on successful lunar landing

PM Modi congratulates Japan on successful lunar landing

PM Modi congratulates Japan on successful lunar landing

21 January 2024, 09:27 IST

Earthquake in Japan: PM Modi writes to Japanese counterpart Kishida to express solidarity

On Thursday, Modi wrote to Kishida that India values its relationship with Japan as a special strategic and global partner, and is ready to extend all possible assistance at this hour.

05 January 2024, 10:31 IST

Earthquake in Japan: PM Modi writes to Japanese counterpart Kishida to express solidarity

Earthquake in Japan: PM Modi writes to Japanese counterpart Kishida to express solidarity

Earthquake in Japan: PM Modi writes to Japanese counterpart Kishida to express solidarity

05 January 2024, 10:31 IST

Explained | Can Japanese leader Kishida weather yet another scandal?

His chances of surviving in the near term depend on whether the criminal investigations into his party implicate him in any way, some analysts say.

15 December 2023, 10:01 IST

Explained | Can Japanese leader Kishida weather yet another scandal?

Explained | Can Japanese leader Kishida weather yet another scandal?

Explained | Can Japanese leader Kishida weather yet another scandal?

15 December 2023, 10:01 IST

Explained | What is the fundraising scandal engulfing Japan's ruling party?

Prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into whether dozens of lawmakers received proceeds from fundraising events that saw millions of dollars kept off official party records.

14 December 2023, 07:50 IST

Explained | What is the fundraising scandal engulfing Japan's ruling party?

Explained | What is the fundraising scandal engulfing Japan's ruling party?

Explained | What is the fundraising scandal engulfing Japan's ruling party?

14 December 2023, 07:50 IST

Japan PM overhauls cabinet in bid to weather financial scandal

Chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno and industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura were among those who announced their resignations on Thursday after Kishida said he was finalising his third cabinet shake-up in 16 months.

14 December 2023, 04:13 IST

Japan PM overhauls cabinet in bid to weather financial scandal

Japan PM overhauls cabinet in bid to weather financial scandal

Japan PM overhauls cabinet in bid to weather financial scandal

14 December 2023, 04:13 IST

Japan prosecutors to investigate ruling party's Abe faction: Report

Kishida on Wednesday announced he would replace some cabinet members in a bid to stem the fallout from the scandal in his Liberal Democratic Party, centred around the Seiwa-kai faction often referred to as 'Abe faction'.

14 December 2023, 00:56 IST

Japan prosecutors to investigate ruling party's Abe faction: Report

Japan prosecutors to investigate ruling party's Abe faction: Report

Japan prosecutors to investigate ruling party's Abe faction: Report

14 December 2023, 00:56 IST