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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has stepped down as Japan's Prime Minister paving way for his successor Ishiba. Shigeru Ishiba elected as the leader of liberal democratic party on Friday is set to be voted in as Prime Minister later today. In an official statement he said he will call for election as soon as he is sworn in as the country's PM.

Japan: Fumio Kishida Steps Down As PM, Ishiba To Be Voted In As PM Of Japan Later Today

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's resignation is more likely to cause a hiccup in the Bank of Japan's plan to steadily lift interest rates from near zero. Then there could be some acceptance of pause for a considerable period: not only in the way the leadership race of the ruling party shapes up but also in the way market moves become key in the political debate on the favoured pace of rate hikes, analysts say.

Kishida's exit stirs political uncertainty, casting shadows on BOJ’s delicate rate hike strategy

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 withdrawal from party leadership race

Fumio Kishida encouraged Americans not to reject Japan's "indispensable" role in world affairs in his first speech to a joint gathering of the US Congress in nine years. Watch to know more.

Fumio Kishida meet: Japanese Prime minister addresses joint meeting of 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.

The big US-Japan defence shakeup: Explained

Biden and Kishida honour 'unbreakable alliance'

US-Japan forge new deals and partnership eyeing the Indo-Pacific tensions

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.

Biden, Kishida to discuss growing Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific

Japan's PM Fumio Kishida has arrived in the United States of America this week Kishida will attend a meeting with US President Joe Biden to strengthen economic and defense ties. Watch in for more details!

Japan PM Kishida arrives in US ahead of White House meeting with Biden

US: Joe Biden to host Japan's Kishida | US & Japan seek to strengthen ties | World News | WION

Washington and Tokyo are planning to announce an agreement to restructure the US military command in Japan when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits the White House next month. According to reports, this would be the biggest upgrade for the Security Alliance in decades.

US eyes revamped military command in Japan

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- 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!

Japan's PM Kishida to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un?

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!

Did Japan's Kishida propose summit with Kim Jong-un?

Japan PM Fumio Kishida proposes summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan has expressed strong disapproval over a gathering held in the western city of Wakayamaby that was attended by the members of the ruling party's youth division last November.

'Highly inappropriate': Japan PM Fumio Kishida condemns dance event at party meet. Here's why

The new year started on a sombre note for Japan as at approximately 4:10 pm on January 1, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Noto Peninsula, located on the west coast of the quake-prone country.

Data Lab: Japan felt its biggest west coast quake in 125 years, but it wasn’t a replay of Turkey’s tragedy

A powerful earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck central Japan on Monday (Jan 1), claiming at least four lives, demolishing buildings, and causing widespread power outages.

Japan earthquake kills four, viral videos show nationwide panic

Surveys conducted after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reorganized his cabinet to contain a funding scandal that jeopardized his government's future showed record low levels of support for him.

Japanese PM Kishida support rate tanks, loses public support

Japanese PM Kishida supports tanks to new low after replacing scandal-hit cabinet

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has stepped down as Chief of his faction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. This comes amid LDP lawmakers facing scrutiny over underreporting fundraising proceeds. The scandal threatens to further dent Kishida's sinking popularity.

Japan's Fumio Kishida steps down as faction chief of Liberal Democratic Party | World News | WION

On Tuesday, November 21, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that the Aegis destroyers and PAC-3 missile defense system of the Self-Defense Force were prepared to handle any "unexpected situation" that might result from North Korea's scheduled satellite rocket launch.

Japan's defences ready if North Korea satellite launch causes 'unexpected situation' says PM Kishida

Based on recently revealed political financing reports from the Japanese government, it appears that a number of political organisations are funding Japanese Prime Minister Kishida by misreporting donations made in 2021. The reports come after it was recently discovered that other cabinet members had also been involved in inappropriate contribution management. It is further alleged that Kishida's fund management organisation and his support group also made other errors in declaring the names of donors and the dates.

Japan Funding Row: PM Kishida under scanner

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday (September 9), met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. Reaffirming their commitment to strengthen India-Japan cooperation in connectivity and commerce, both the leaders agreed to bolster people-to-people relations.

G20: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Japanese PM Kishida, leaders reaffirm commitment to deepen ties

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