South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol said that Seoul, Tokyo and Washington will enhance cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, quantum, space and other key critical and emerging technologies, and that the three countries will "work together to set global standards" in this regard.

South Korean leader calls for setting global AI standards ahead of meeting with Biden, Kishida

Although general elections in Japan are scheduled to take place in 2025, there have been rumours that due to the widening coalition cracks, the prime minister Fumio Kishida, may dissolve the lower house of parliament soon. This is because the conditions are favourable for him to seize back power.

Reports: Prime Minister Kishida considering early elections | Japan

North Korea has informed Japan of its plan to launch what it calls a 'satellite' between May 31 and June 11, said a Japanese coast guard official on Monday. As per the Japanese officials, the launch is set to involve a ballistic projectile, according to a tweet from the prime minister's office that alludes to a "ballistic missile that it (Pyongyang) describes as a satellite.

Satellite or missile? Japan prepares defences as N Korea set for 'ballistic object' launch

In Pics: G7 leaders gather in Hiroshima for the 'group of Seven' summit

A Japanese police officer was found shot and bleeding inside a toilet near the prime minister’s official residence on Friday early morning. The 25-year-old officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was soon taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Japanese police official found dead near PM Kishida’s residence, authorities on high alert

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on Friday that China was unhappy with Japan about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine. With reference to the start of a spring celebration on Friday, according to The Japan Times, Kishida sent a ceremonial offering to the shrine. In a daily briefing in Beijing, Wang stated, "China is firmly opposed to the negative moves by Japan."

China, South Korea condemn Kishida's ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under attack when a smoke bomb was hurled when he was delivering a speech in the Japanese city of Wakayama. The prime minister was evacuated safely and the attacker was apprehended, as per reports.

WATCH: Japan PM Fumio Kishida attacked with smoke bomb, evacuated from speech venue in Wakayama

Two Russian strategic bomber planes flew over the Sea of Japan for more than seven hours as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was beginning a visit to Ukraine.

Russia flies two strategic bombers over Sea of Japan as Kishida visits Ukraine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in New Delhi on Monday morning to explore ways to boost bilateral ties in areas, including defence, trade and investment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM Kishida are also set to discuss priorities for India's presidency of G20 and Japan's presidency of the G7.

Kishida India Visit: Japan-India to also discuss China's growing influence in Asia

Kishida India Visit: Japanese PM expected to lay out his vision on Indo-Pacific region

Kishida India Visit: India briefs Japan on its priorities as G20 President

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make his maiden visit to India from March 8 to 11 along with several other senior ministers from his administration, said the Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, on Saturday (March 4).

Australian PM to arrive in India next week; Japanese PM plans 3-day visit to New Delhi

A top spokesperson of the Japanese government said on Friday (January 6) said that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been invited to visit Ukraine. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a regular news conference that the invitation was given by the head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak to Japan's ambassador to Ukraine on Wednesday.

Ukraine invites Japan PM Kishida for a visit 

A tax hike aimed at paying for the nation's defence budget is scheduled to go into effect "sometime after 2024," according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who on Tuesday suggested that a quick election may be called instead.

Japanese PM suggests holding early election prior to raising taxes to fund defence budget

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.

Japan's Kishida battered by resignations: Kishida's cabinet approval rating  slips below 30%

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

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing accusations of nepotism after he appointed his inexperienced son to be his executive secretary.

WION Fineprint | Japanese PM Kishida faces backlash over son's appointment

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is under fire for allegedly engaging in nepotism when he named his young son as his executive secretary. Some opponents believe this appointment may have been made to allow the younger Kishida to succeed his father in the parliamentary elections.

'Dynastic politics': Japan’s Kishida accused of nepotism for appointing son as executive secretary

Japan PM Fumio Kishida will consider more steps to cushion the blow of rising electricity bills, underscoring the pressure it faces in addressing the burden on households of higher prices for imports from a weak yen.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida vows to ease pain of high electricity bills

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Japanese PM Fumio Kishida as Japan is honoring its longest serving former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the rare state funeral. Both the leaders hold bilateral talks on renewing and deepening ties.

Indian PM Modi and his counterpart Fumio Kishida renew commitment towards deepening ties

British Prime Minister Liz Truss and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday (September 20).

UK's Liz Truss to work with Japan's Kishida to tackle China threat

At the 8th Tokyo International conference on African development in Tunisia, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged $30 billion in aid for development in Africa on Saturday.

Japan to give $130 mn food assistance to Africa; Morocco boycotts the conference in Tunisia

Japan is dealing with serious electricity shortages. The country is not energy independent, it relies on imports of most of its energy supplies. Rising demand, record high prices have raised the risk of blackouts now. PM Fumio Kishida has a plan for it, here's our report!

Kishida wants to re-start idled nuclear plants, will the Japanese PM face public pushback?

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday, removing some ministers with ties to the Unification Church in an effort to stem falling support amid escalating public outrage over the ruling party’s associations with the controversial organisation.

Explained: Japanese PM Kishida reshuffles cabinet as approval ratings slide. What's the backstory?

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