Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantra
Read full article: Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantraJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country.
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year
Read full article: Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next yearPresident Donald Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit later next year.
Japan's exports to the world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent its shipments to the US
Read full article: Japan's exports to the world rise, but Trump's tariffs dent its shipments to the USJapan has reported that its exports to the world rose 3.7% in October from a year earlier, while imports edged up 0.6%.
Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting Trump
Read full article: Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting TrumpJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has received praise for her diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter China
Read full article: Hegseth welcomes Japan's arms spending increase, says US-Japan alliance key to deter ChinaU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending.
US launches strikes on 4 alleged drug-running boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14
Read full article: US launches strikes on 4 alleged drug-running boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the U.S. military carried out strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean against four boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
Trump praises Japan's new prime minister, saying the US is an 'ally at the strongest level'
Read full article: Trump praises Japan's new prime minister, saying the US is an 'ally at the strongest level'President Donald Trump has met with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during his trip to Asia.
For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
Read full article: For Japan's new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truckPresident Donald Trump has landed in Japan, where he'll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time.
Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits
Read full article: Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summitsJapan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office.
Japan's new leader vows to further boost defense spending as regional tensions rise
Read full article: Japan's new leader vows to further boost defense spending as regional tensions riseJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first major policy speech on Friday, pledged to further accelerate Japan’s military buildup and spending, and an early upgrading of the country's security strategy to allow more offensive roles and arms exports as tensions rise with China, North Korea and Russia.
Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategy
Read full article: Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military and upgrade security strategyJapan’s new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense power to rapidly adapt to changing warfare and growing tension in the region when U.S. President Donald Trump visits Tokyo next week.
Japan's first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party
Read full article: Japan's first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated partySanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated political landscape.
Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime minister
Read full article: Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime ministerSanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan's first female prime minister after her party secured a crucial coalition partner.
Citing unease over graft, Japan's Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP
Read full article: Citing unease over graft, Japan's Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDPThe head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption.
Japan's first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated group
Read full article: Japan's first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated groupIn a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japan’s long-governing Liberal Democrats is one of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party seen as an obstacle to women’s advancement.
Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM
Read full article: Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PMJapan’s governing party has elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister.
Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan's ruling party and become prime minister
Read full article: Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan's ruling party and become prime ministerJapan’s governing party has picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week.
A record 9 lawmakers are vying to become Japan's leader, with pledges of change and stronger defense
Read full article: A record 9 lawmakers are vying to become Japan's leader, with pledges of change and stronger defenseA record nine Japanese lawmakers have formally entered the race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as head of the governing party and leader of the nation, hoping to regain public support for the party following corruption scandals.
The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expert
Read full article: The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expertJapan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement.
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2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PM
Read full article: 2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PMTwo women are among candidates for Japan’s governing party leadership for the first time in 13 years in what seems like a big step in the country's male-dominated politics.
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