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Man Throws Firebombs At Japan's Ruling Party Headquarters

Incident involving firebomb attack on ruling party HQ in Tokyo, suspect arrested. Party faces scandal and challenges ahead of elections. Past history inclu...

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Japan's ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested, media report

A man has thrown several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, according to public broadcaster NHK and other Japanese media

The Independent UK

Ishiba dissolves Japan's lower house to set up an Oct. 27 parliamentary election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved Japan’s lower house of parliament to set up an Oct. 27 election and seek a mandate for his 9-day-old government

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‘Editing it was like exposure therapy’: Shiori Ito, the reluctant face of Japan’s #MeToo movement

After reporting a high-profile journalist for sexual assault, Ito was championed and vilified. She relives that night and the aftermath in her documentary Black Box Diaries

The Guardian - UK

Japan's new PM, Shigeru Ishiba, forms cabinet with emphasis on defence

Japan's newly elected Prime Minister took office on Tuesday and formed a cabinet made up of numerous security and defence experts in line with his calls to strengthen regional military alliances. The majority of cabinet members are relative unknowns, marking a break from a string of corruption scandals that have…

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Japan's Next PM Eyes Snap Election, Reports Say, As Stocks Sink

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba is poised to call snap elections for October 27, local media reported Monday, as equities plunge on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the cards.

International Business Times

Former Defence Minister Ishiba To Be Japan's PM

Japan's next prime minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday outlined his ideas to reshape the nation's miliary alliance with Washington, after winning the conservative ruling party's leadership race.

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Shigeru Ishiba: Japan's New Prime Minister Faces Challenges Ahead

Shigeru Ishiba, potential next prime minister of Japan, known for centrist policies, defense focus, and support for diversity and gender equality.

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Japan's soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals

The person chosen to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead of him as he tries to unite a fractious party and hold off an opposition eager to…

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Shigeru Ishiba will be Japan’s next prime minister. What should we expect?

In a vote to replace Fumio Kishia as head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), party members have elected Shigeru Ishiba as their new leader. Given the LDP’s majority in parliament, the party leader will become prime minister by default.

The Conversation

Japan’s ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba to become next PM

Former defence chief elected leader of Liberal Democrats and vows to end ‘widespread distrust’ in party

The Guardian - UK

Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister?

Japan’s governing party is choosing a new leader in a race analysts say is more unpredictable than usual.

Al Jazeera

Nine ruling party candidates in Japan vie to replace outgoing prime minister

Japan finds out its next leader on Friday when the ruling party of outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida picks his replacement in a key vote that could affect the country’s political stability in coming months

The Independent UK

What to know about the party vote that will determine Japan's next leader

Japan's governing party will pick a new leader Friday who will succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

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Japan’s ruling party faces ‘generational battle’ as it chooses new leader

Fumio Kishida promised reform when he said he was stepping down as prime minister after a term marred by controversy.

International Business Times

Japan PM Kishida, Once A Safe Pair Of Hands, Fumbles Top Job

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was seen as a safe pair of hands when his party installed him three years ago, but he soon became a liability as scandals and inflation eroded his popularity.

The Conversation

Why did Japan’s prime minister decide to step down? And who might replace him?

In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end.

Evening Standard

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will not run for re-election in surprise announcement

Fumio Kishida suffered dwindling support ratings that dipped below 20%

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Trump Meets With Former Japanese Prime Minister In New York

Former President Trump's meeting with former Japanese Prime Minister Aso raises global political speculations.

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Exploring The Top 10 Political Rivalries

Discover historic political rivalries like Kennedy vs. Nixon, Thatcher vs. Kinnock, and Clinton vs. Trump.

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Exploring The Top 10 Influential Politicians Worldwide

Explore the top 10 most influential politicians who have made a significant impact on global affairs.

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Kishida tells Congress Japan will help US carry the load abroad - Roll Call

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida told Congress that Tokyo is ready to carry a larger share of the burden the U.S. has borne for decades.

Roll Call

Japan’s Kishida to address Congress as its military role expands - Roll Call

Japanese Prime Minister Kashida will address Congress Thursday as the U.S. looks to Tokyo to take on a greater military role in Asia.

Al Jazeera

Japan’s stock market barely grew for decades. Now it’s booming

Japan’s Nikkei is at a 34-high as a cheap yen and corporate governance reforms lure international investors.

International Business Times

Japanese Journalist Brings Lonely #MeToo Battle To Sundance

When Japanese journalist Shiori Ito accused a prominent TV reporter of rape, becoming a rare high-profile #MeToo voice in her homeland, she was initially ignored by police, prosecutors and even much of the media.

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