Biden to host Japan's Kishida, Philippines' Marcos as security fears mount
Joe Biden's bilateral summit with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will bring an upgrade in defense ties with Japan.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Abe's murderer says believed ex-Japanese PM belonged to unknown group
Tetsuya Yamagami, who was detained for the murder of ex-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday, said he wanted to oppose an unknown group with which Abe was allegedly involved.
Sat Jul 09 2022
Japanese PM Suga seen holding off on calling snap election this year - Yomiuri
Suga's intention is to focus on measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and cushion the economic blow from the pandemic.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Japanese PM Abe resigns over worsening health
Abe decided to step down now to avoid a political vacuum as the country copes with its novel coronavirus outbreak.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Japanese PM Abe stresses TPP's value after trump orders withdrawal
The TPP "will be a model for future trade negotiations and a 21st-century global standard," Abe said at a House of Councillors plenary meeting.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Japanese PM Abe hopes to visit Russia early next year
"We have no other way than directing the territorial issue to a solution while shaping a vision of a win-win future."
Wed Dec 21 2016
Japan PM Abe says will abide by whaling ban
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he will abide by the court ruling that banned the nation's controversial Antarctic whale hunt.
Wed Apr 02 2014