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Japan PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap election on February 8
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Although the current term of lawmakers was set to expire in 2028, Takaichi defended her decision by stating that she has not yet received a direct public mandate for her leadership.
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Japan PM Takaichi announces dissolution of lower house, calls snap electio
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The decision to dissolve the lower house was taken on Friday.
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Japan PM Takaichi set to call election next week
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The plan comes as Takaichi's Cabinet maintains relatively strong public support nearly three months into her tenure. With the ruling coalition clinging to a slim majority in the powerful lower house, party strategists believe an early election could help stabilize her administration and stre
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Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to visit India later this month
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The visit comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting in November on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa.
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"Ready to work with G7, regional nations for democracy restoration in Vene
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In the wake of the strikes in Venezuela, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Sunday that Japan stands ready to closely coordinate with G7 countries and the regional partners to advance diplomatic efforts toward the restoration of democracy in the country and the stabilisation o
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Takaichi's hardline Taiwan stance fuels China tensions, policy concerns in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's hardline stance on Taiwan and defence has raised concerns over strained China ties, weakened moderating voices within the ruling bloc, and her ability to manage diplomacy and economic policy, drawing criticism from opposition leaders and political observers.
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Japan PM Takaichi, Trump discuss strengthening alliance; spring US visit o
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Takaichi said she congratulated the United States on marking its 250th anniversary this year and described the discussion as wide-ranging, with a focus on the Japan-U.S. alliance. She noted that both leaders viewed the milestone year as an opportunity to further strengthen ties between the t
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Japan Cabinet approves record JPY 122.31 trillion budget for FY2026
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record initial budget of JPY 122.31 trillion (approximately USD 783 billion) for fiscal 2026, underscoring the newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal approach aimed at stimulating economic growth and strengthening defence capa
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Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet approval rating falls to 67.5 per cent amid Ta
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet approval fell to 67.5 per cent, a Kyodo survey showed, amid concerns over her Taiwan remarks and ties with China. The poll also found public worry over fiscal health, mixed views on inflation relief and support for tax reform.
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Japan weighs record 120 trillion Yen budget as PM Sanae Takaichi pushes bi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
If approved, the plan would cross the previous record 115.2 trillion yen initial budget that was cleared under former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba for fiscal 2025.
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Japan PM says govt received reports of 30 injuries, a fire incident post q
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In a press conference on the Earthquake centered off the Eastern Coast of Aomori Prefecture and Off the Coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory, Takaichi said that another quake is likely.
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Tokyo dismisses China's radar-lock accusation as tensions rise over Taiwan
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said that the country's Air Self-Defence Force (ASDF) jets maintained a "safe distance" from Chinese aircraft during the incident off Okinawa on Saturday. He stressed that clear communication between the defence authorities of both nations remain
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