Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi announces bid to become Japan's next Prime Minister, setting stage for dramatic LDP leadership contest that could reshape nation's political landscape.
Conservative hawk Sanae Takaichi could become Japan's next leader as the ruling LDP faces internal turmoil following PM Fumio Kishida's expected resignation.
In a seismic shift for Japanese politics, heavyweight Shigeru Ishiba declares his candidacy for the ruling LDP leadership, directly challenging embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ahead of a pivotal September vote.
Veteran powerbroker Shigeru Ishiba's shock resignation rocks Japan's ruling LDP, leaving the next Prime Minister to confront a relentless demographic crisis of ageing and depopulation.
In a stunning political move, veteran Japanese lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba resigns from the ruling LDP, dealing a severe blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's already fragile administration amid plummeting approval ratings.
Japan pledges massive investment in African infrastructure and development at TICAD, aiming to secure influence and counter China's Belt and Road ambitions.
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba withdraws from the race to lead Japan's ruling party, reshaping the political landscape ahead of key elections.
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
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is embroiled in a deepening political funds scandal, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida under pressure as public trust erodes.
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.