Japan probes Unification Church after backlash over ruling party ties
Japan launched a probe into the Unification Church on Tuesday that could threaten its legal status.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Japan PM orders probe into Unification Church linked to ruling party lawmakers
Kishida instructed the culture minister to prepare an investigation into the church under the Religious Corporations Act.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Japan's funeral for divisive slain PM Shinzo Abe fuels backlash
For the public commemoration, 6,000 guests are to gather at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan Hall, including over 190 foreign delegations.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Japan premier shakes up cabinet as anger grows over party ties to Unification Church
Among the high-profile ministers removed was the younger brother of slain ex-premier Shinzo Abe, Nobuo Kishi, who had been defence minister.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church
Kishida seeks to distance his administration from the controversial church group and reverse a slump in opinion polls.
Tue Aug 09 2022
Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win
A private funeral for Abe, who resigned in 2020 and was Japan's longest-serving premier, is scheduled for today.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Singapore war against coronavirus spore, Dorscon keeps the colour score
DORSCON has painted Singapore Orange, but no virus can stop South Koreas penchant for mass weddings.
Sun Feb 09 2020