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Japan's Strategic Pivot: A £23.5 Billion Lifeline to Counter China's Influence in Africa

Japan pledges £23.5bn to counter China in Africa

Japan pledges massive investment in African infrastructure and development at TICAD, aiming to secure influence and counter China's Belt and Road ambitions.

20/08/2025 12:10

Veteran Japanese Politician Shigeru Ishiba Steps Down from LDP Leadership Race

Japan's Ishiba quits LDP leadership race

Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba withdraws from the race to lead Japan's ruling party, reshaping the political landscape ahead of key elections.

23/07/2025 03:23

Japan's Political Shake-Up: Hard-Right Party Surges as Ruling LDP Faces Crisis

Japan's political crisis as far-right gains, LDP collapses

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party suffers major losses in local elections as a hard-right, anti-immigration party led by a controversial figure dubbed 'Japan's Donald Trump' gains ground. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faces mounting pressure to resig

21/07/2025 03:29

Japan's Ruling Party Faces Backlash Over Political Funds Scandal

Japan's LDP embroiled in political funds scandal

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is embroiled in a deepening political funds scandal, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida under pressure as public trust erodes.

21/07/2025 01:56

Japan's PM Fumio Kishida Stands Firm Despite Plummeting Poll Numbers

Japan's PM Kishida won't quit despite poll slump

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vows to stay in office despite a sharp decline in public support, as his party faces mounting criticism over economic policies and political scandals.

20/07/2025 15:03

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