The U.S. Has finally passed a bipartisan bill that protects same-sex and inter-racial marriage. Singapore has also followed the suit and decriminalised gay sex. But Japan stays stuck with its age-old traditions by upholding a ban on same-sex marriage. Neha Khanna brings you more details.

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida requires cabinet ministers to increase country's defence budget to around 2 per cent of GDP in the fiscal year of 2027.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida seeks to double the defence expenditure by 2% of GDP in fiscal 2027

A recently freed Japanese filmmaker, Toru Kubota, after spending four months in a Myanmar jail described his experience as “hell”. During a press conference, on Monday, he also said that he hoped that the Japanese government would take a “much stronger stance” towards the military government in Myanmar.&nbsp;

The 26-year-old was detained in the city of Yangon, earlier this year, during a protest against the junta, who&nbsp;have&nbsp;been in power following a coup and overthrowing the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. While the Japanese filmmaker was sentenced to 10 years in prison for violating the sedition and communication laws, he was released following a mass amnesty.&nbsp;

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Addressing the reporters in Tokyo, he said “I understood the concept of hell” referring to his time in detention. Kubota said that he could barely sleep in a tiny overcrowded cell and called the overall conditions filthy and unsanitary. He also witnessed many prisoners being beaten with a baton. He was later transferred to a colonial-era Insein jail and was held in solitary confinement.&nbsp;

“I would hope the Japanese government would take a much stronger stance towards the Myanmar military,” said Kubota. He added that Japan has an impactful economic relationship with Myanmar and called for greater scrutiny of where that money is going and if it is being used to harm the country’s people.&nbsp;

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Notably, while Japan has stopped aid to Myanmar, it has not imposed any sanctions against them unlike countries like the United States, European Union and others. Since their takeover last year, the junta have arrested thousands of people including students, journalists, politicians, and so on, in a bid to quash dissent against their military government.&nbsp;

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A recently freed Japanese filmmaker, Toru Kubota, after spending four months in a Myanmar jail described his experience as “hell”. During a press conference, on Monday, he also said that he hoped that the Japanese government would take a “much stronger stance” towards the military government in Myanmar.

A recently freed Japanese filmmaker, Toru Kubota, after spending four months in a Myanmar jail described his experience as “hell”. During a press conference, on Monday, he also said that he hoped that the Japanese government would take a “much stronger stance” towards the military government in Myanmar. The 26-year-old was detained in the city of Yangon, earlier this year, during a protest against the junta, who have been in power following a coup and overthrowing the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. While the Japanese filmmaker was sentenced to 10 years in prison for violating the sedition and communication laws, he was released following a mass amnesty. ALSO READ | UNSC condemns Myanmar’s execution of four detainees, demands end to all forms of violence Addressing the reporters in Tokyo, he said “I understood the concept of hell” referring to his time in detention. Kubota said that he could barely sleep in a tiny overcrowded cell and called the overall conditions filthy and unsanitary. He also witnessed many prisoners being beaten with a baton. He was later transferred to a colonial-era Insein jail and was held in solitary confinement. “I would hope the Japanese government would take a much stronger stance towards the Myanmar military,” said Kubota. He added that Japan has an impactful economic relationship with Myanmar and called for greater scrutiny of where that money is going and if it is being used to harm the country’s people. ALSO WATCH | Myanmar military to free 6,000 prisoners including 600 women Notably, while Japan has stopped aid to Myanmar, it has not imposed any sanctions against them unlike countries like the United States, European Union and others. Since their takeover last year, the junta have arrested thousands of people including students, journalists, politicians, and so on, in a bid to quash dissent against their military government. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Costa Rica bounced back on Sunday to win a shocking 1-0 match in Group E against Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2022. With this win, they severely damaged the Samurais’ chances of making it to the World Cup's round of 16. Costa Rica's Keysher Fuller stunned the Japanese in the game’s 81st minute by&nbsp;converting his team's first shot on target into a goal.&nbsp;

Japan, who had hoped to reach the round of 16 following&nbsp;their historic victory over Germany in the opener, suffered an untimely&nbsp;thrashing at the hands of Costa Rica, thus putting their&nbsp;ambitions of reaching the knockout stages in limbo.

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Even though the experts had placed their bets on Japan before the kickoff,&nbsp;with Costa Rica now changing the qualification scenario completely&nbsp;after their win at the&nbsp;Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, it would be interesting to see what comes next during the last group stage matches.

Meanwhile, during the match, Japan looked sluggish overall. After a 2-minute opening burst, the rest of the game was seemingly played half-heartedly. They even tried changing gears in the second half by introducing attacking midfielder Kaoru Mitoma, but that didn't help them change the outcome in the end.

Fuller, during the fag end of the match, curled a shot, that ended up going past keeper&nbsp;Shuichi Gonda straight into the net giving Costa Rica much-needed relief.

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With this match now done, all eyes will be on the Spain-Germany game to see who advances to the next round. If Spain wins, they enter knockouts and Germany will be out of the World Cup.

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Costa Rica bounced back on Sunday to win a shocking 1-0 match in Group E against Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2022. With this win, they severely damaged the Samurais’ chances of making it to the World Cup's round of 16.

Costa Rica bounced back on Sunday to win a shocking 1-0 match in Group E against Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2022. With this win, they severely damaged the Samurais’ chances of making it to the World Cup's round of 16. Costa Rica's Keysher Fuller stunned the Japanese in the game’s 81st minute by converting his team's first shot on target into a goal. Japan, who had hoped to reach the round of 16 following their historic victory over Germany in the opener, suffered an untimely thrashing at the hands of Costa Rica, thus putting their ambitions of reaching the knockout stages in limbo. Costa Rica beat Japan 1-0 with their only shot on target in the World Cup so far 😲 pic.twitter.com/P7O32NLrCY — B/R Football (@brfootball) November 27, 2022 × Even though the experts had placed their bets on Japan before the kickoff, with Costa Rica now changing the qualification scenario completely after their win at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, it would be interesting to see what comes next during the last group stage matches. Meanwhile, during the match, Japan looked sluggish overall. After a 2-minute opening burst, the rest of the game was seemingly played half-heartedly. They even tried changing gears in the second half by introducing attacking midfielder Kaoru Mitoma, but that didn't help them change the outcome in the end. Fuller, during the fag end of the match, curled a shot, that ended up going past keeper Shuichi Gonda straight into the net giving Costa Rica much-needed relief. Also Read - FIFA World Cup: 88,966 fans watched Argentina-Mexico game in stadium, biggest crowd in 28 years With this match now done, all eyes will be on the Spain-Germany game to see who advances to the next round. If Spain wins, they enter knockouts and Germany will be out of the World Cup. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's public support have slipped to a new low.&nbsp;A Kyodo news poll found that support for Kishida's government has dropped to 33.1 per cent from 37.6 per cent a month earlier, marking his lowest rating in polls conducted by the organisation since he took office in October 2021.

Even the $200 billion economic stimulus package meant to soothe inflationary woes brought on by the yen's plummet to 32-year lows failed to help Kishida's approval ratings.

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According to the survey released on Sunday, a slew of cabinet resignations has intensified resentment over the ruling party's affiliation with a controversial religious group.

Kishida's approval ratings have reportedly been falling ever since the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July.&nbsp;The death according to Reuters exposed long-standing and close links between Japanese lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Unification Church, which some have called a cult.

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Scandals that have resulted in the resignation of three cabinet ministers since last month have made the issues faced by the government worse.

According to the recently conducted Kyodo survey, 62.4 per cent of respondents disapproved of Kishida's handling of the resignations of Ministers of Economic Revitalization Daishiro Yamagiwa, Minister of Justice Yasuhiro Hanashi, and Minister of Internal Affairs Minoru Terada.

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However, in response to the government's push to strengthen Japan's defence capabilities, 60.8 per cent of respondents said they would favour the nation gaining counterattack capabilities to strengthen deterrence, a move that is considered contentious under the pacifist constitution, while 35 per cent were against it.

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's public support have slipped to a new low. A Kyodo news poll found that support for Kishida's government has dropped to 33.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's public support have slipped to a new low. A Kyodo news poll found that support for Kishida's government has dropped to 33.1 per cent from 37.6 per cent a month earlier, marking his lowest rating in polls conducted by the organisation since he took office in October 2021. Even the $200 billion economic stimulus package meant to soothe inflationary woes brought on by the yen's plummet to 32-year lows failed to help Kishida's approval ratings. Watch | Japan: PM Kishida's approval ratings at a record low; Three cabinet ministers resign in a month According to the survey released on Sunday, a slew of cabinet resignations has intensified resentment over the ruling party's affiliation with a controversial religious group. Kishida's approval ratings have reportedly been falling ever since the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July. The death according to Reuters exposed long-standing and close links between Japanese lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Unification Church, which some have called a cult. Also read | Japan: Third cabinet minister resignation in a month puts pressure on PM Fumio Kishida Scandals that have resulted in the resignation of three cabinet ministers since last month have made the issues faced by the government worse. According to the recently conducted Kyodo survey, 62.4 per cent of respondents disapproved of Kishida's handling of the resignations of Ministers of Economic Revitalization Daishiro Yamagiwa, Minister of Justice Yasuhiro Hanashi, and Minister of Internal Affairs Minoru Terada. Also read | Japanese PM Fumio Kishida intends to sack Internal Affairs Minister Minoru Terada for funding scandals However, in response to the government's push to strengthen Japan's defence capabilities, 60.8 per cent of respondents said they would favour the nation gaining counterattack capabilities to strengthen deterrence, a move that is considered contentious under the pacifist constitution, while 35 per cent were against it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's public support slips to a new low

Inflation is hitting consumers hard and this time in Tokyo. Consumer prices in Japan's capital has gone up 3.6 per cent in November as compared to a year earlier. Watch full video to know more.

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Past few months have been a roller-coaster ride for Elon Musk, the new owner of the social media platform, Twitter. Elon Musk's wealth is now dropped by whopping $100 million. Interestingly, the Asian continent can of course come to its rescue as Musk has said that the Asian market is in the top three markets for Twitter.

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Germany is trying to win their fifth FIFA World Cup championship in Qatar, and they are on a quest to once again rule the football world. Germany's football coach Hansi Flick and his team, who are in Group E, will play Japan in their debut match in an crucial match at the competition. Both teams will be ready to contribute throughout the game since they understand how the outcome will affect the group's overall outcome.

<h2>Germany vs Japan Head to Head</h2>

For the first time in 16 years, Germany and Japan will shake hands, as they come for a face off in their first competitive encounter. Four previous encounters between the two countries resulted in two victories for the European team and two draws for Japan. The two teams last met off in May 2006, in the run-up to the World Cup, where Germany was hosting and was showed the exit door in the semifinal round. Japan will surely want to hurt the Germans.

On 16 October 1963, Japan and Germany scorred goal each in amateur football. In January 1968, Japan v Germany finished off with a 0-1, also in amateur football. 2004 saw a stunning performance by Germany as Japan ended with a stalemate and Germany with 3 goals in international friendly. On 30 May 2006,&nbsp;Germany vs Japan match ended in 2-2 in international friendly.&nbsp;

<h2>Germany vs Japan Group Details</h2>

Both Germany and Japan will aim to start the opening encounter on a high note because they are both mindful of the next matchups against Spain and Costa Rica. Following the first game, fans of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be treated to a thrilling match between Germany and Spain, the two most recent World Cup champions. The match will take held at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday, November 27.

At the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Japan will play Costa Rica on the same day, and both teams will be aiming for a victory. On Thursday, December 1, the group's last matchday will see Japan taking on 2010 World Champions Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan and Germany taking on Costa Rica at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

<h2>Germany vs. Japan World Cup record</h2>

Germany has made 20 appearances so far with the first one in 1934. The team remained best result&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;champions in 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014. Japan, on the other hand, has made 7 appearances with the first in 1998.Best result were in round of 16 were in 2002, 2010 and 2018.&nbsp;

<h2>Germany vs Japan predicted lineup</h2>

Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kehrer, Rudiger, Sule, Raum; Kimmich, Gundogan; Gnabry, Muller, Sane; Havertz

Japan (4-2-3-1): Gonda; Sakai, Yoshida, Tomiyasu, H. Ito; W. Endo, Morita; J. Ito, Minamino, Kubo; Asano

Germany vs Japan match will be kicked-off at the FIFA World Cup 2022 with the matchday 1 encounter on Wednesday, November 23 at 6:30 PM IST and 4:00 PM localtime. The match will be held at Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan.

<h2>Prediction: 3-1</h2>

Germany is trying to win their fifth FIFA World Cup championship in Qatar, and they are on a quest to once again rule the football world. Germany's football coach Hansi Flick and his team, who are in Group E, will play Japan in their debut match in an crucial match at the competition.

Germany is trying to win their fifth FIFA World Cup championship in Qatar, and they are on a quest to once again rule the football world. Germany's football coach Hansi Flick and his team, who are in Group E, will play Japan in their debut match in an crucial match at the competition. Both teams will be ready to contribute throughout the game since they understand how the outcome will affect the group's overall outcome. Germany vs Japan Head to Head For the first time in 16 years, Germany and Japan will shake hands, as they come for a face off in their first competitive encounter. Four previous encounters between the two countries resulted in two victories for the European team and two draws for Japan. The two teams last met off in May 2006, in the run-up to the World Cup, where Germany was hosting and was showed the exit door in the semifinal round. Japan will surely want to hurt the Germans. On 16 October 1963, Japan and Germany scorred goal each in amateur football. In January 1968, Japan v Germany finished off with a 0-1, also in amateur football. 2004 saw a stunning performance by Germany as Japan ended with a stalemate and Germany with 3 goals in international friendly. On 30 May 2006, Germany vs Japan match ended in 2-2 in international friendly. Germany vs Japan Group Details Both Germany and Japan will aim to start the opening encounter on a high note because they are both mindful of the next matchups against Spain and Costa Rica. Following the first game, fans of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be treated to a thrilling match between Germany and Spain, the two most recent World Cup champions. The match will take held at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday, November 27. At the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Japan will play Costa Rica on the same day, and both teams will be aiming for a victory. On Thursday, December 1, the group's last matchday will see Japan taking on 2010 World Champions Spain at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan and Germany taking on Costa Rica at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. Germany vs. Japan World Cup record Germany has made 20 appearances so far with the first one in 1934. The team remained best result champions in 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014. Japan, on the other hand, has made 7 appearances with the first in 1998.Best result were in round of 16 were in 2002, 2010 and 2018. Germany vs Japan predicted lineup Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kehrer, Rudiger, Sule, Raum; Kimmich, Gundogan; Gnabry, Muller, Sane; Havertz Japan (4-2-3-1): Gonda; Sakai, Yoshida, Tomiyasu, H. Ito; W. Endo, Morita; J. Ito, Minamino, Kubo; Asano Germany vs Japan match will be kicked-off at the FIFA World Cup 2022 with the matchday 1 encounter on Wednesday, November 23 at 6:30 PM IST and 4:00 PM localtime. The match will be held at Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan. Prediction: 3-1

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On Tuesday, Japan launched a probe into the Unification Church after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot by a man who allegedly held a grudge against the group. The incident also revealed the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the organisation’s supposed close ties with the group which triggered a public backlash.&nbsp;

According to media reports, the investigation will largely be focused on the church’s finances and its workings which will ultimately decide if the group has violated the law. Reportedly, the organisation heavily relies on its followers in Japan for funding and if proven guilty the church could also lose its “religious corporation” status and the tax exemptions in line with their status.&nbsp;

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The Unification Church, officially known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification was founded in the early 1950s in South Korea whose followers are called Moonies. The organisation will have until December 9 to respond to the questions asked by the investigators about its finances and operations, said Education Minister, Keiko Nagaoka during a press conference.&nbsp;

Reportedly after the ministry gathers evidence the courts will decide the legal status of the church. Meanwhile, a lawyer on a Consumer Affairs Agency panel, Shiori Kanno who is investigating the church’s practice of selling ginseng drinks, sculptures and other items to raise money said that the organisation could lose its tax exemptions on these donations from its followers.&nbsp;

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She added, “It will find it harder to borrow money.” However, losing its status will not shut down the church or even bar them from meeting members or hinder any of its activities, said the lawyer. &nbsp;

The outrage was sparked after Abe’s assassination in July during an election campaign when the accused, Tetsuya Yamagami, claimed that the former PM was a supporter of the Unification Church which he blamed for his family’s bankruptcy. Yamagami is currently undergoing a psychological evaluation and had earlier told the police that his mother had donated large sums of money to the church 20 years ago.&nbsp;

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This incident caused Abe’s successor and incumbent Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s approval rating to take a plunge which also recently slipped under 30 per cent, as at least three of his cabinet members have quit in a month,&nbsp;which is a major blow to this government.&nbsp;

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On Tuesday, Japan launched a probe into the Unification Church after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot by a man who allegedly held a grudge against the group. The incident also revealed the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the organisation’s supposed close ties with the group which triggered a public backlash. According to media reports, the investigation will largely be focused on the church’s finances and its workings which will ultimately decide if the group has violated the law. Reportedly, the organisation heavily relies on its followers in Japan for funding and if proven guilty the church could also lose its “religious corporation” status and the tax exemptions in line with their status. ALSO READ | Japanese PM mulls launching investigation into Unification Church The Unification Church, officially known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification was founded in the early 1950s in South Korea whose followers are called Moonies. The organisation will have until December 9 to respond to the questions asked by the investigators about its finances and operations, said Education Minister, Keiko Nagaoka during a press conference. Reportedly after the ministry gathers evidence the courts will decide the legal status of the church. Meanwhile, a lawyer on a Consumer Affairs Agency panel, Shiori Kanno who is investigating the church’s practice of selling ginseng drinks, sculptures and other items to raise money said that the organisation could lose its tax exemptions on these donations from its followers. ALSO WATCH | Japan: PM Kishida's approval ratings at a record low; Three cabinet ministers resign in a month She added, “It will find it harder to borrow money.” However, losing its status will not shut down the church or even bar them from meeting members or hinder any of its activities, said the lawyer. The outrage was sparked after Abe’s assassination in July during an election campaign when the accused, Tetsuya Yamagami, claimed that the former PM was a supporter of the Unification Church which he blamed for his family’s bankruptcy. Yamagami is currently undergoing a psychological evaluation and had earlier told the police that his mother had donated large sums of money to the church 20 years ago. ALSO READ | Support for Japan's PM Fumio Kishida tumbles as anger over Shinzo Abe's state funeral grows This incident caused Abe’s successor and incumbent Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s approval rating to take a plunge which also recently slipped under 30 per cent, as at least three of his cabinet members have quit in a month, which is a major blow to this government. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Japan's PM Fumio Kishida's approval ratings are at a record low. Three cabinet ministers have resigned in a month so far. Watch this special report.

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Suicide has been a longstanding problem in Japan. Authorities are now trying an unusual new approach to tackle this issue, by printing supportive messages on toilet paper.

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Japan: PM Kishida's approval ratings at a record low; Three cabinet ministers resign in a month

The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to sack its internal minister Minoru Terada on Sunday (November 20), Yomiuri newspaper reported. The internal minister sets out to be the third minister leaving the Kishida administration within a month. Recently,&nbsp;on October 24, the economic revitalisation minister Daishiro Yamagiwa resigned.&nbsp;

The prime minister took the decision a day prior following the mounting pressure within his party to limit the effect of the impending parliamentary session on the second additional budget of the fiscal year.&nbsp;

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The Japanese media outlet Yomiuri stated that the prime minister will discuss further with aides on Sunday before the budget discussions. During the press conference, he said that he would make a decision on the internal minister adding that the cabinet minister must fulfil their duties, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Terada has come under fire for a number of funding scandals and has admitted that one of his support groups submitted a funding document that was purportedly signed by a deceased person. This led to a call&nbsp;for his resignation.&nbsp;

His exit might weaken Kishida, whose support had stayed around 30 per cent as per a few surveys and could make it challenging for the prime minister to carry forward his objectives.&nbsp;

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Following the triumph of his ruling party LDP in July, Kishida was expected to have a three-year golden period until the next elections in 2025. However, after the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, it exposed close and long-standing links between LDP members and the unification church, and the prime minister's reputation suffered.&nbsp;

The murderer further claimed that the church had driven his mother into bankruptcy and blamed Abe for this. However, the LDP members said that there had been no organisational connections between the party and the group.&nbsp;

Further, the decision Kishida took for a state burial for Abe, led to huge criticism. The economic minister also reigned over his links with the group.&nbsp;

The prime minister has been under great pressure from the citizens for not only his links with the church but also for handling the situation carefully.&nbsp;

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The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to sack its internal minister Minoru Terada on Sunday (November 20), Yomiuri newspaper reported. The internal minister sets out to be the third minister leaving the Kishida administration within a month.

The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to sack its internal minister Minoru Terada on Sunday (November 20), Yomiuri newspaper reported. The internal minister sets out to be the third minister leaving the Kishida administration within a month. Recently, on October 24, the economic revitalisation minister Daishiro Yamagiwa resigned. The prime minister took the decision a day prior following the mounting pressure within his party to limit the effect of the impending parliamentary session on the second additional budget of the fiscal year. Also read | Japan, United States hold military drills right after North Korea's ICBM launch The Japanese media outlet Yomiuri stated that the prime minister will discuss further with aides on Sunday before the budget discussions. During the press conference, he said that he would make a decision on the internal minister adding that the cabinet minister must fulfil their duties, Reuters reported. Terada has come under fire for a number of funding scandals and has admitted that one of his support groups submitted a funding document that was purportedly signed by a deceased person. This led to a call for his resignation. His exit might weaken Kishida, whose support had stayed around 30 per cent as per a few surveys and could make it challenging for the prime minister to carry forward his objectives. Also read | Japan's PM Fumio Kishida pledges to strengthen naval and military capabilities amid rising border tensions Following the triumph of his ruling party LDP in July, Kishida was expected to have a three-year golden period until the next elections in 2025. However, after the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, it exposed close and long-standing links between LDP members and the unification church, and the prime minister's reputation suffered. The murderer further claimed that the church had driven his mother into bankruptcy and blamed Abe for this. However, the LDP members said that there had been no organisational connections between the party and the group. Further, the decision Kishida took for a state burial for Abe, led to huge criticism. The economic minister also reigned over his links with the group. The prime minister has been under great pressure from the citizens for not only his links with the church but also for handling the situation carefully. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida intends to sack Internal Affairs Minister Minoru Terada for funding scandals 

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Japan's internal affairs minister Minoru Terada on Sunday (November 20) quit marking the exit of third minister from PM Fumio Kishida's cabinet in a matter of a month.

Minoru Terada quit over allegations of mismanagement of political funds. &nbsp;He had acknowledged to parliament that his local campaign group had even listed a dead person as its treasurer in annual financial statements.

He faces allegations of illegal payments to staff during his re-election campaign last year.

"I just tendered (my) resignation to the prime minister," Terada told a hastily arranged news conference on Sunday night.&nbsp;

"I felt my problems over political funds must not become a hindrance&nbsp;to parliament," he said.

Terada's resignation has come on the final day of Kishida's tour to Thailand for Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit.

Kishida is now on the backfoot after resignations of his three ministers.

"I would like to apologise deeply for the fact that a series of cabinet ministers ended up resigning during the parliamentary session," Kishida told reporters after accepting Terada's resignation.

The string of resignations has been dubbed "resignation dominoes" by the Japanese media.&nbsp;

The approval rating for Kishida's government is barely more than 30 per cent, its lowest level since he took office last year, according to the latest NHK poll.&nbsp;Kishida's ratings sank after the assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe revealed deep and longstanding ties between ruling Liberal Democratic Party politicians and the Unification Church, a group that critics say is a cult. 
 
Kishida said he had accepted Terada's resignation in order to prioritise parliamentary debate, including discussions on a second extra budget for the fiscal year ending in March. 
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Japan's internal affairs minister Minoru Terada on Sunday (November 20) quit marking the exit of third minister from PM Fumio Kishida's cabinet in a matter of a month.

Japan's internal affairs minister Minoru Terada on Sunday (November 20) quit marking the exit of third minister from PM Fumio Kishida's cabinet in a matter of a month. Minoru Terada quit over allegations of mismanagement of political funds. He had acknowledged to parliament that his local campaign group had even listed a dead person as its treasurer in annual financial statements. He faces allegations of illegal payments to staff during his re-election campaign last year. "I just tendered (my) resignation to the prime minister," Terada told a hastily arranged news conference on Sunday night. "I felt my problems over political funds must not become a hindrance to parliament," he said. Terada's resignation has come on the final day of Kishida's tour to Thailand for Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit. Kishida is now on the backfoot after resignations of his three ministers. "I would like to apologise deeply for the fact that a series of cabinet ministers ended up resigning during the parliamentary session," Kishida told reporters after accepting Terada's resignation. The string of resignations has been dubbed "resignation dominoes" by the Japanese media. The approval rating for Kishida's government is barely more than 30 per cent, its lowest level since he took office last year, according to the latest NHK poll. Kishida's ratings sank after the assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe revealed deep and longstanding ties between ruling Liberal Democratic Party politicians and the Unification Church, a group that critics say is a cult. Kishida said he had accepted Terada's resignation in order to prioritise parliamentary debate, including discussions on a second extra budget for the fiscal year ending in March. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Japan: Third cabinet minister resignation in a month puts pressure on PM Fumio Kishida

The intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that North Korea tested on Friday landed about 200 kilometres (130 miles) off the coast of Japan but, according to Japanese officials, had enough range to reach the US mainland.

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On Saturday, an American B-1B strategic bomber was redeployed to the Korean peninsula for a joint air drill, said the South Korean military. This comes a day after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which landed just 200 kilometres away from Japan.&nbsp;

“South Korea and the US conducted a joint air drill today with the US Air Force’s B-1B strategic bomber redeployed on the Korean peninsula,” said South Korean military’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, in a statement. They added that the drill saw the participation of some of the most advanced jets in the US and South Korean air forces which also included the F-35 stealth fighter.&nbsp;

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The air force is reportedly a sensitive issue for North Korea since it is their military’s weakest link as it lacks high-tech jets as well as trained pilots, said experts. On Thursday, Pyongyang’s foreign minister, Choe Son Hui, criticised the trilateral summit between the United States, South Korea and Japan. Whereas countries during the summit that took place last Sunday condemned North Korea’s ongoing weapons tests and pledged greater security cooperation.&nbsp;

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The US Air Force calls B-1B, “the backbone of America's long-range bomber force" which can strike anywhere in the world, notably it no longer carries nuclear weapons. Furthermore, the United Nations Security Council will convene on the request by the United States, along with South Korea and Japan, where they will strongly condemn the latest ICBM launch by North Korea.&nbsp;

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The ICBM is also reportedly capable of reaching the US mainland, “We urge all Security Council members to take this responsibility seriously and unite in condemning the DPRK’s (North Korea) dangerous and unlawful behaviour,” said the US mission to the 15-member Security Council in a statement. It added that “relevant Security Council resolutions must be fully implemented” and Pyongyang should be held accountable for violating them.&nbsp;

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On Saturday, an American B-1B strategic bomber was redeployed to the Korean peninsula for a joint air drill, said the South Korean military. This comes a day after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which landed just 200 kilometres away from Japan.

On Saturday, an American B-1B strategic bomber was redeployed to the Korean peninsula for a joint air drill, said the South Korean military. This comes a day after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which landed just 200 kilometres away from Japan. “South Korea and the US conducted a joint air drill today with the US Air Force’s B-1B strategic bomber redeployed on the Korean peninsula,” said South Korean military’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, in a statement. They added that the drill saw the participation of some of the most advanced jets in the US and South Korean air forces which also included the F-35 stealth fighter. ALSO READ: Amid North Korea's threats, US deploys strategic bomber to join air drills with South Korea The air force is reportedly a sensitive issue for North Korea since it is their military’s weakest link as it lacks high-tech jets as well as trained pilots, said experts. On Thursday, Pyongyang’s foreign minister, Choe Son Hui, criticised the trilateral summit between the United States, South Korea and Japan. Whereas countries during the summit that took place last Sunday condemned North Korea’s ongoing weapons tests and pledged greater security cooperation. ALSO WATCH | North Korea missile launch: US, Allies hold emergency meet The US Air Force calls B-1B, “the backbone of America's long-range bomber force" which can strike anywhere in the world, notably it no longer carries nuclear weapons. Furthermore, the United Nations Security Council will convene on the request by the United States, along with South Korea and Japan, where they will strongly condemn the latest ICBM launch by North Korea. ALSO READ: North Korea calls South Korea-US military drills 'open provocation', threatens retaliation The ICBM is also reportedly capable of reaching the US mainland, “We urge all Security Council members to take this responsibility seriously and unite in condemning the DPRK’s (North Korea) dangerous and unlawful behaviour,” said the US mission to the 15-member Security Council in a statement. It added that “relevant Security Council resolutions must be fully implemented” and Pyongyang should be held accountable for violating them. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Deputy Envoy to the UN said that France supports the candidacy of Germany, Brazil, India and Japan as permanent members. He said that French President Emmanuel Macron has called for regulations in the use of veto with regards to Massachusetts. He said this comes in the context of the changing world.

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A day after launching an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his country will respond to continued threats by using nuclear weapons.

A day after launching an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his country will respond to continued threats by using nuclear weapons. On the same day, images of Kim with his young daughter in public for the first time were released, confirming the long-drawn rumours of her existence. “Kim Jong-un solemnly declared that if the enemies continue to pose threats...our party and government will resolutely react to nukes with nuclear weapons and to total confrontation with all-out confrontation,” reported state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) before adding that Kim attended the missile launch on Thursday alongside his daughter and wife. The North Korean leader was responding to USA and Japan after the two allies held joint military drills over the Sea of Japan on Friday. According to KCNA, Kim slammed the drills by calling them "aggression war drills". WATCH | North Korea missile launch: US, Allies hold emergency meet × Japanese defence ministry makes the announcement A day earlier, the Japanese defence ministry announced that Tokyo and Washington were holding a military drill in the region. "Japan Self-Defence Forces and US armed forces conducted a bilateral exercise... amid an increasingly severe security environment surrounding Japan," read the official statement. Read more: Japan, United States hold military drills right after North Korea's ICBM launch The statement added that the drill was a reaction to "North Korea's ICBM-class ballistic missile launch that landed within the Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone in the Sea of Japan." The ministry added that ICBM launched was one of the longest-range weapons in North Korea's arsenal and according to reports, it is capable of carrying nuclear warheads as far as the coastal regions of the US. Read more: North Korea fires ‘unidentified ballistic missile’, says South Korea North Korea has taken a rather aggressive stance in the last few months by launching a flurry of missiles in the region. In September, Kim declared North Korea an "irreversible" nuclear state, putting the major powers across the globe on their toes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Japanese Defence Ministry announced on Friday that Japan and the United States held joint military drills over the Sea of Japan right after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in the waters within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the northern region of Hokkaido. &nbsp;

"Japan Self-Defense Forces and US armed forces conducted a bilateral exercise... amid an increasingly severe security environment surrounding Japan," the official statement read according to Reuters.&nbsp;

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The statement further stated that the drill was a reaction to "North Korea's ICBM-class ballistic missile launch that landed within the Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone in the Sea of Japan".&nbsp;

The EEZ is around 200 nautical miles away from the Japanese coastline and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that both Japan and the US will be launching a further investigation into the matter.&nbsp;

"This bilateral exercise reaffirms the strong will between Japan and the United States to respond to any situation. The exercise also further strengthens the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-US Alliance", the statement said regarding the drill involving aircraft from both nations.&nbsp;

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While no damages were reported on Fridayday, the South Korean defence ministry said that the ICBM was one of the longest-range weapons in North Korea's arsenal and according to reports, it can be capable of launching carrying nuclear warheads as far as the coastal regions of the US.&nbsp;

Earlier on Thursday, North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile which prompted South Korean Defence Minister Choe Son Hui to predict "fiercer military responses" from Pyongyang in the future.&nbsp;

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The Japanese Defence Ministry announced on Friday that Japan and the United States held joint military drills over the Sea of Japan right after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in the waters within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the northern region of Hokkaido.

The Japanese Defence Ministry announced on Friday that Japan and the United States held joint military drills over the Sea of Japan right after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in the waters within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the northern region of Hokkaido. "Japan Self-Defense Forces and US armed forces conducted a bilateral exercise... amid an increasingly severe security environment surrounding Japan," the official statement read according to Reuters. Also read | North Korea ICBM had range to hit US mainland, says Japan The statement further stated that the drill was a reaction to "North Korea's ICBM-class ballistic missile launch that landed within the Japanese Exclusive Economic Zone in the Sea of Japan". The EEZ is around 200 nautical miles away from the Japanese coastline and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that both Japan and the US will be launching a further investigation into the matter. "This bilateral exercise reaffirms the strong will between Japan and the United States to respond to any situation. The exercise also further strengthens the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-US Alliance", the statement said regarding the drill involving aircraft from both nations. Also read | Nord Stream blasts were acts of sabotage, traces of explosives found, says Swedish prosecutor While no damages were reported on Fridayday, the South Korean defence ministry said that the ICBM was one of the longest-range weapons in North Korea's arsenal and according to reports, it can be capable of launching carrying nuclear warheads as far as the coastal regions of the US. Earlier on Thursday, North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile which prompted South Korean Defence Minister Choe Son Hui to predict "fiercer military responses" from Pyongyang in the future.

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Japan and a weak Yen has pushed up cost of imported commodities in the country, they were already surging due to global supply constraints now. This has led to the jump in Japan's core consumer inflation that has accelerated to 40-year high.

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North Korea has fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile yet again! This comes just a day after it launched a smaller missile and warned of fiercer responses to the United States for boosting its security presence in the region. In response to the missile launch, the leader of the United States and its Allies held an emergency meeting in Bangkok.

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"Today, North Korea has launched a ballistic missile and it is believed to have fallen west of Hokkaido, in our country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), we naturally lodged a strong protest against North Korea. It has repeated its provocations with unprecedented frequency. I would like to reiterate that we absolutely cannot tolerate this,' said Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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The latest sell-off in a string of divestments made by startups focused Softbank, has come from India. Japan's investment bank has sold 4.5% stake in Indian digital payment giant Paytm, for block deals for $200 million. The shares of Paytm owned by billionaire Vijay Shekhar Sharma fell more than 9% on the news of the trade.

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