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China summons Japanese envoy over PM Takaichi's comments on Taiwan
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Beijing on Thursday lodged a strong protest with Japan after Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japanese Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi over what China described as "erroneous" and "provocative" remarks made by the newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Tai
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"Sincere prayers": Japan PM Sanae Takaichi expresses "deep sorrow" over lo
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed deep sorrow over the Delhi explosion, extending heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. She also offered prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.
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Japan pledges continued support for Ukraine in first phone talks with Zele
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed Japan's support for Ukraine during her first call with President Zelenskyy, pledging aid for recovery and reconstruction and backing a "just and lasting peace as soon as possible." They discussed security cooperation, and Takaichi also spoke
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Japan PM Takaichi, China's Xi to hold first-ever talks in South Korea
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first meeting during the APEC summit in South Korea to discuss building stable ties amid strained relations over territorial and historical disputes, Kyodo News reported.
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"Unprecedented security environment": Japan PM Takaichi, Trump vow stronge
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, speaking alongside US President Donald Trump aboard the USS George Washington, vowed to strengthen Japan's defence and deepen US ties, citing an "unprecedented security environment." She said peace requires "determination and action" amid rising region
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Takaichi calls meeting with Trump "very productive," hails new chapter in
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called her meeting with US President Donald Trump "very productive and fruitful," saying it opened a "new chapter" in Japan-US ties. She reaffirmed their "ironclad alliance" and shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
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Trump, Japan PM Takaichi receive grand naval welcome aboard USS George Was
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump was greeted by a cordon of US Navy Rainbow Boys as he and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived on the USS George Washington at the Yokosuka Naval Base on Monday.
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Shooter of former Japan PM Shinzo Abe pleads guilty as high-profile trial
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tetsuya Yamagami, accused of killing former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022, pleaded guilty as his trial began in Nara. He said he acted out of anger toward the Unification Church, which he blamed for his family's financial ruin. The case has renewed scrutiny of political-relig
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Japan PM Takaichi tells Trump she has nominated him for Nobel Peace Prize:
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told US President Donald Trump during their Tokyo meeting that she has nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, Kyodo News reported citing the White House.
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Trump, Takaichi ink trade and rare earth pacts to usher in "new golden age
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed two key agreements in Tokyo -- one on trade, introducing tariffs and investments, and another on critical minerals to strengthen supply chains for essential materials used in electronics and advanced technologies.
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Japan: Senior LDP lawmakers begin bids to succeed PM Ishiba following resi
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Just one day after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided to step down from the position of the president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), senior party leaders threw their hats into the ring for the race to succeed Ishiba.
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Japan PM Ishiba Shigeru announces resignation
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, who took office last October, announced his resignation on Sunday as president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), just weeks after its ruling coalition suffered a historic defeat in a July election.
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