Japan's ruling party will vote for its new leader on Friday, following Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's announcement last month that he would not stand for re-election.

Japan's Ruling Party LDP to Elect New Prime Minister

Shigeru Ishiba has secured victory in the leadership election of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is poised to become the next prime minister. The 67-year-old former defense minister triumphed in a closely fought race on Friday, defeating 63-year-old Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi in a run-off after none of the nine candidates achieved a majority in the initial round of voting earlier in the day. Watch in for more details!

Shigeru Ishiba Set To Become Japan's Next PM After Winning Ruling Party Leadership Election

Following Fumio Kishida's unexpected resignation, Japan's ruling party chose former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader and also as the next new prime minister. Watch in for more details!

Japan: Former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba Elected New LDP Party Leader

Russian patrol plane enters Japanese airspace: Tokyo lodges serious protest with Moscow

Japan PM demands explanation from Beijing over boy’s stabbing at Japanese school in China

Japan to formally elect new prime minister on October 1

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday (Aug 14) that he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, effectively ending his leadership.

Japan: PM Kishida announces he won't run for upcoming LDP leadership election

Koike wins Tokyo governor election in rare triumph for women in Japan's male-dominated politics

A move to fight counterfeiting: Japan issues new banknotes with 3D hologram technology

US defence commitments to Japan and Philippines are 'ironclad': President Joe Biden

Support from 'indispensable' US vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress

Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida unveil plans for military cooperation and projects ranging from missiles to moon landings. The United States and Japan are strengthening their alliance with an eye on countering China and Russia.

Biden, Kishida, honor 'unbreakable alliance' between the US and Japan

US President Biden, Japan's PM Kishida pledge united front against China

Rover and first Japanese astronaut on Moon: US, Japan announce historic space collaboration

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: US President Joe Biden and Japan's prime minister have vowed to strengthen defence co-operation in the face of a potential threat from China.

Biden: US-Japan alliance stronger than ever | Kishida's state dinner at the White House

Biden-Kishida meet: Cherry blossoms, defence pacts highlights of grand state visit

Fumio Kishida begins US state visit as the Bidens welcome Japan PM to White House

Japanese Prime Minister says that the country is forced to revise its no war policy alluding to the various geopolitical tensions across the planet. Japanese PM Kishida says that the world is on the verge of a historic turning point. Watch in for more details!

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida warns world at 'historic turning point'

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko arrived in Washington on Monday. Kishida will hold a meeting with US President Joe Biden and attend a state dinner on Wednesday. He will deliver a speech at a joint session of Congress on Thursday before attending the first trilateral summit with Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida arrives in Washington, set to address US Congress

Japan PM Fumio Kishida arrives in Washington, US and Japan seek to strengthen ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister has claimed that Japanese Prime Minister Kishida recently conveyed his intention to meet the North Korean leader soon. Kim however has said that improving bilateral relations between the two countries will depend on whether Japan can make what he describes as practical political decisions. Watch to know more!

North Korea says Japan's Kishida showed intention to meet Kim Jong Un

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea after a break of two months and this comes at a time when US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is visiting South Korea. Watch to know more!

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul, Japan PM Fumio Kishida condemns launch

Fumio Kishida becomes first sitting Japan PM to face ethics committee over funding scandal

Japan New Year earthquake: Tokyo to spend additional $660 million in rebuilding affected areas

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