Shigeru Ishiba was elected as Japan's new PM and he announced his 20-minister cabinet comprising only two women. He had already announced snap elections for October 27, to reverse LDP's rising unpopularity over a 'slush fund' scandal and controversial ties to a church.
Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that PM Fumio Kishida and his ministers stepped down at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Ishiba has expressed support for the Bank of Japan's moves to raise interest rates from their near-zero level. He also backs other policies, such as possibly raising corporate taxes, that are seen as less market-friendly.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in August that he would step down, setting off a scramble among would-be successors to replace him as head of the world's fourth-largest economy. His administration had become unpopular due to a slush fund scandal and faltering economy.
PM Modi asserted that the Quad was not against anyone and it supported "rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity". He also said free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region is the Quad's shared priority and shared commitment.
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down next month. However, this move triggers a scramble among potential successors to take over as leader of the world's fourth-largest economy.So, What is the reason behind Kishida stepping down from his PM post? Take a look
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced to step down as prime minister next month, after a three-year tenure marked by scandal and declining public support. Here are some possible contenders to replace him when his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a leadership poll.
Fumio Kishida to quit politics: Local election losses earlier in the year eroded his clout, and LDP lawmakers have voiced the need for a fresh face ahead of the next general election.
North Korea notified Japan of its plan to launch a rocket carrying a space satellite towards the Yellow Sea and east of Luzon Island between May 27 and June 4, the Japan Coast Guard said.
The Sapporo High Court ruling said that not allowing same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same benefits as straight couples violates their "fundamental right to have a family". A lower court issued a similar ruling earlier Thursday.
Heavy rains were forecast in the quake-hit areas on Wednesday raising fears of landslides, authorities said, which could further hinder efforts to free many more trapped under rubble. Access to the remote location of the hardest-hit areas has been complicated due to damaged infrastructure.
Dozens of LDP lawmakers are suspected of systematically failing to report about 500 million yen ($3.53 million) in funds in possible violation of campaign and election laws. The accused belong to the LDP's biggest and most powerful Seiwa-kai faction, led by the slain former PM Shinzo Abe.
According to an earlier report by Japan Times, the main Opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan was hesitating over whether to submit a no-confidence motion against Kishida's Cabinet.
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and three of his Cabinet ministers ate sashimi of flounder, octopus and sea bass that were caught at the Fukushima coast after the radioactive water was released.
Following harassment and violent protests, Japan's Foreign Ministry has also issued an advisory for its citizens in China urging them of exercising caution and not to talk loudly in Japanese in public.
The pledge requires all three countries to "share fundamentally interlinked security environments" and consult each other in case of security threats.
A number of other people were believed to be participating in the training when the shooting occurred, but details are still under investigation.
Kishida said he severely reprimanded his son for the party, but that failed to quell ongoing criticism from opposition lawmakers and public outrage which have pushed down his support ratings.
During the most-touted G7 event, the Indian Prime Minister reiterated his stance on inclusive development and underscored a free and fair Indo-Pacific region-- amid the soaring interference of China. Besides, the PM also held a crucial meeting with Zelenskyy.
PM Modi stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region during a closed-door meeting with QUAD leaders-- US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida
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