The Latest Breaking News on Fumio Kishida

Govt to expedite efforts to strengthen defense

The government intends to accelerate its consideration of ways to drastically strengthen the country's defense capabilities in light of the…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan PM Kishida will likely speak with South Korea's Yoon on Thursday - Kyodo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will likely speak with South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol over the phone on Thursday following…

Reuters

US and South Korea respond to North Korea’s missile over Japan with precision bombing drills

American and South Korean fighter jets conducted precision bombing drills yesterday in a sharp rebuke to North Korea after it…

Irish Independent

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Biden consults Japan PM Kishida after N. Korea missile test

President Joe Biden spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss their next steps after North Korea conducted its…

The Independent UK

Biden affirms U.S. support for Japan after North Korea missile launch

U.S. President Joe Biden reinforced Washington's "ironclad commitment" to Japan's defense during a phone call with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…

Reuters

N. Korea fires missile over Japan territory

Without warning, North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Tuesday morning that flew over Japan and into the Pacific Ocean.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan PM Kishida: Japan, US to hold joint exercises

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that the nation and the United States will hold joint exercises.

Reuters

North Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation

North Korea has conducted its longest-ever weapons test, a nuclear-capable ballistic missile that flew over Japan and could reach the…

Irish Independent

One year in, Japanese PM’s ‘new capitalism’ faces old complaints

Japanese leader’s signature economic strategy has been criticised for lacking concrete details or targets.

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46% don't support Kishida Cabinet, Yomiuri opinion poll shows

For the first time since Fumio Kishida became prime minister on Oct. 4, 2021, more people disapprove than approve of…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Poll: Kishida failed to win understanding for Abe state funeral

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Cabinet are being buffeted by three controversial issues: the Unification Church, the state funeral…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Political Pulse / Opposition parties must show they have ability to govern

As the extraordinary Diet session begins in October, opposition parties will take center stage. They will be questioning Cabinet ministers…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan's Kishida vows to regain trust in church controversy

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will humbly listen to people’s “harsh voices” criticizing his governing party’s cozy ties…

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Experts agree on need to beef up deterrence

The first meeting of an expert panel to comprehensively discuss Japan's national defense capabilities, including how to equip the Self-Defense…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan PM condemns Russian annexation of parts of Ukraine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in telephone call with Ukraine's president, has condemned Russia’s new annexation of parts of Ukraine…

The Independent UK

World leaders condemn ‘illegal’ Russian annexation. Here's who says what

The European Union condemned the Russian annexation saying that it would never recognize ‘illegal’ referendums held there and would tighten…

Livemint

Japan's junior coalition signals tax hike to fund defence spending

Japan should not rely solely on debt issuance and must instead come up with a stable source of revenue to…

Reuters

Japan plans more stimulus to tackle inflation, low yen

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan is preparing another round of economic stimulus measures, the government said Friday, as rising prices and…

AFP

US, Japan, Australia defence ministers to meet in Hawaii on Saturday

Japanese Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada will meet with his U.S. and Australian counterparts in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Saturday, Japan's Ministry…

Reuters

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Tension fills 50th year of ties with China

As Japan and China marked 50 years since their 1972 normalization of diplomatic relations on Thursday, the two Asian neighbors…

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Kishida vows to carry on Abe's legacy in 'funeral diplomacy'

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida concluded his so-called funeral diplomacy on Wednesday, having held 38 meetings with world leaders on the…

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As Japan and China mark 50-year ties, moods are mixed

Japan and China are marking the 50th anniversary of normalizing their ties Thursday

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Japan urges 'stable' China ties, 50 years after normalisation

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan called Thursday for "constructive and stable" ties with China as the two sides marked 50 years…

AFP

Leaders of China, Japan say it is important to develop ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday it was important to take bilateral relations…

Reuters

Uneasy China-Japan Festival Shows Rift Between Asian Powers

Women dancing in swirling costumes, musicians, food vendors and even a former prime minister battled to generate a festive atmosphere…

Bloomberg