A man was arrested for throwing Molotov cocktails at Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters. The 49-year-old suspect threw five Molotov cocktails at the LDP headquarters, but the fire was put out soon after with no injuries being reported.

Japan: Man Held For Throwing Molotov Cocktails At Ruling LDP Building

Japan's incoming Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Monday he will call a general election for October 27 following his victory in one of the closest-ever leadership races for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Japan: Shigeru Ishiba Calls For Snap Elections on October 27

Japan's Incoming PM Ishiba Calls Snap Elections for October 27

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

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

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

Shinzo Abe assassination shadows polls, but Japan will 'not halt the democratic process'

China's Xi 'deeply regrets' death of Japan's Shinzo Abe

As Abe's remains reach Tokyo, Japan refuses to bow down to violence; Election campaign to resume today

Shinzo Abe’s killing: Tetsuya Yamagami initially planned to attack religious leader, say Police

Shinzo Abe's killer: Who is he and why did he target the beloved ex-Prime Minister?

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ruling coalition retained a majority in parliamentary elections. The LDP has scored 261 seats, exceeding the parliamentary majority of 233 seats. With Komeito scoring 32 seats, it gives their coalition a total of 293 seats.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida declares victory for ruling LDP

Japan votes in test for new PM Kishida, political stability

Polls suggests that Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) could lose its majority in 2021 general election, potentially turning new leader Fumio Kishida into another short-term prime minister and triggering a return to political uncertainty.

Survey: Kishida, LDP set to lose majority in Japan election 2021

Ahead of a national election this month, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, the LDP has pledged to double the country's defence expenditure to measure up against Chinese threats on the disputed East China Sea. This is the first time any political party in post-imperial Japan has underlined prioritising the country's defences by doubling its military spend.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party pledges to double country's defence expenditure

Japan to compile big extra budget after polls, says LDP heavyweight

Fumio Kishida has won a race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), putting him on course to become the next prime minister. Mr Kishida will succeed Yoshihide Suga, who decided to step down after just one year in office.

Fumio Kishida on course to become Japan's next Prime Minister

Japan PM Suga to back vaccine minister Kono in LDP leadership race

Japan's Suga faces challengers in ruling party leadership race

After a sexism row sparked by Tokyo Olympics chief’s saying women talked too much at meetings, Japan’s ruling party wants women to attend key meetings but only if they do not talk. Under the new proposals, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will allow five female legislators to join the party’s main meetings as observers.

Your Story: Japan's ruling party wants women but not their views at meetings

Japan: After sweeping party poll, Yoshihide Suga reshuffles LDP leadership

Japan PM Abe appoints new foreign, defence ministers; brings in rising star Shinjiro Koizumi

Abe and Aso (the Finance Minister) told parliament they had never instructed officials at the finance ministry to alter the documents

Japan PM Abe denies involvement by him, wife in discount land sale

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