- December 25th, 2024
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over China’s assertive activities in the South China Sea during his first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral discussions, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
U.S. President Joe Biden convened a high-stakes trilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday. The leaders sought to solidify the diplomatic progress achieved during Biden’s administration while addressing shared challenges...
In a sweeping move to bolster Japan’s technology sectors, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged an unprecedented $65 billion in public aid to the nation’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries. The funding plan, which targets strategic expansion through fiscal 2030,...
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been voted back into office by Japanese lawmakers despite losing his coalition’s majority in the recent lower house election. The vote, held on Monday, November 11, ensures Ishiba remains at Japan’s helm, but his...
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan is expected to face a pivotal vote in parliament today, a process that will likely affirm his position as the nation’s leader. However, Ishiba’s control over the government remains tenuous following an unexpected setback...
In a pivotal vote scheduled for Monday afternoon, Japan’s parliament is expected to re-elect Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister, even as the political landscape appears increasingly complex following a recent election setback. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is actively pursuing a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, planning a possible stopover in the United States following the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, according to four individuals with knowledge of the arrangement. The...
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are facing their toughest political crisis in over a decade, following a crushing defeat in the parliamentary elections. Official results from Sunday’s vote confirmed that Ishiba’s LDP, along with...
Japan is at a crossroads following a recent election that left the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) without a majority, raising concerns of political instability at a crucial time for the country. The outcome has thrust Japan, the world’s third-largest...
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has declared his intent to remain in office despite a political setback after calling for snap elections that led to a striking defeat for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The election outcome, driven largely...
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