Japan's Takaichi bids to become first female PM
Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi announces bid to become Japan's next prime minister, potentially making history as the country's first female leader amid significant political reforms.
Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi announces bid to become Japan's next prime minister, potentially making history as the country's first female leader amid significant political reforms.
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba declares leadership challenge against Fumio Kishida, signalling potential seismic shift in Japanese politics ahead of September vote.
In a historic political breakthrough, Sanae Takaichi is positioned to shatter Japan's highest glass ceiling and become the nation's first female prime minister following the ruling party's leadership election.
Japan's first socialist prime minister in nearly 50 years, Tomiichi Murayama, remembered for his landmark 1995 war apology and transformative coalition government.
Japan's political stability hangs in the balance as coalition partner Komeito considers ending its 20-year alliance with the LDP over Sanae Takaichi's leadership ambitions, potentially triggering a government crisis.
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.
The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan studies Thatcher's transformative policies as it seeks to redefine its economic approach and break from traditional consensus politics.
In a historic political breakthrough, Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing victory in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership contest, marking a transformative moment for gender equality in Japanes
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.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces sudden resignation following ruling party's devastating loss in Tokyo assembly elections, triggering political upheaval.
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.
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba withdraws from the race to lead Japan's ruling party, reshaping the political landscape ahead of key elections.
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.