Japan prime minister

Amid scandals and turmoil, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has selected former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader. On Tuesday, he will also take on the role …

Speaking at a news conference on August 14, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his intention to step down after a term marked by various scandals. …

Japanese Defence Minister Minoru Kihara (centre) delivers his statement with Philippines’ Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.,(not in picture) during a meeting to discuss bilateral ties and defence, as well as …