Shinzo Abe's killer was sentenced to life in prison, more than three years after the assassination stunned a country unaccustomed to gun violence. Watch the full video to know more on this.

Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe's Killer Found Guilty; Sentenced To Life

A court in Nara sentenced Shinzo Abe’s killer, Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, to life in prison for murder and firearms violations, more than three years after the 2022 assassination. Yamagami had admitted to shooting with a homemade gun.

Japan sentences Shinzo Abe’s assassin Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison

Shinzo Abe assassination: Tetsuya Yamagami pleads guilty to killing former Japan prime minister

Japan has only 13 female Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) across approximately 1,600 top-listed companies in the country, a survey by Tokyo-based Kyodo News revealed.

Only 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies in Japan, reveals survey

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is facing one of its biggest challenges in decades. There are allegations that some LDP lawmakers received thousands of dollars in unreported funds.

Explained: What is the Japanese fundraising scandal that has engulfed Fumio Kishida govt?

Japanese media has reported that the government may ask courts to order the dissolution of the Unification church. This comes in the wake of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Unification Church to be dissolved in Japan?

Japanese authorities may plan to dissolve the Unification church in the aftermath of former prime minister Shinzo Abe's assassination last year in July, local media reported citing a government source.

Japan may seek court order to dissolve the Unification church

The court cancelled the pre-trial hearing of the man, who faces an accusation of murdering Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, on Monday after it received a suspicious object, local media reported.

Hearing for Abe murder suspect cancelled over suspicious object. Here's what happened

Japanese prosecutors on Friday indicted the man accused of killing the former prime minister Shinzo Abe, a local court said. The indictment comes after a months-long psychiatric review deemed Tetsuya Yamagami fit to stand trial.

Shinzo Abe assassination: Accused Yamagami indicted by Japan prosecutors after psych review

After a lengthy psychiatric assessment, the Japanese authorities have found the man accused of murdering former prime minister Shinzo Abe fit to stand a trial, according to local media reports.

Shinzo Abe murderer fit to stand trial after psych review: Reports

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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.

Japan’s government launches probe into Unification Church amid public backlash over alleged ties

The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government approval ratings have fallen due to the party's link with Unification Church and this comes after the government has failed to manage the inflation. Kishida's cabinet witnessed a fall in the support from 40% to 35%, which is the lowest.

Shinzo Abe assassination: Japan PM Fumio Kishida orders probe into unification church

On Tuesday, Japan bid a final farewell to its slain Ex-PM Shinzo Abe. The ceremony was attended by PM Narendra Modi & U.S. V-P Kamala Harris among other world leaders. The ceremony was also marked by protests from Japanese citizens. Why? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Japan bids final farewell to Shinzo Abe

US Vice-President Kamala Harris will attend former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe's funeral on Tuesday (September 27) in Tokyo. She also had a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday to reaffirm the US-Japan alliance.

Kamala Harris Asia Tour: US VP Kamala Harris to attend Shinzo Abe's state funeral in Japan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for Tokyo on Monday evening to attend the state funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, scheduled on Tuesday. During his visit, PM Modi will also hold bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.

WION Dispatch: Indian PM Modi to fly to Tokyo to attend Shinzo Abe's funeral

US Vice-President Kamala Harris met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida soon after arriving in Tokyo. Harris is set to attend former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s funeral on Tuesday.

Kamala Harris Asia Tour: US VP Harris holds talks with Japan's PM Fumio Kishida

Japan is holding a rare state funeral on Tuesday for Shinzo Abe, the assassinated former prime minister, amid a raging controversy over its cost which some estimate to be bigger than the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Shinzo Abe, the assassinated ex-PM of Japan, whose rare state funeral is causing a furore

Longest serving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had his State funeral today. Abe's ashes were placed in the center of proceedings for guests to pay their respects that was followed by a guard of honour with 19 rounds of cannon fire around 20,000 policemen were deployed around the venue.

Japan: State funeral for Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, cost around $12 million

From Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe's funeral to Rosh Hashanah holiday in Jerusalem, here are some impactful images from around the world on 27 September 2022.

World in Pictures: Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe's funeral; Rosh Hashanah holiday in Jerusalem

Japan is honoring its longest serving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the rare state funeral. Crowds have started gathering in Tokyo to pay their respects to the Japanese leader.

Shinzo Abe state funeral: World leaders gather over state service for former Japanese PM

A state funeral for Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe has upset Japanese citizens. Thousands are protesting on the streets of Tokyo to make Japan's govt call off the ceremony. Why? Because it's going to cost $11.4 Million. Molly Gambhir tells you more. 

Gravitas: Japanese citizens protest against 'lavish funeral' for Shinzo Abe

The controversial state funeral of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe concluded on Tuesday evening amidst massive protests in central Tokyo city. Attended by dignitaries including US Vice President Kamala Harris and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who considered Abe a personal friend, the funeral service took place at Nippon Budokan.

As thousands protest, Japan holds rare state funeral for ex-PM Abe 

Japan is honoring its longest serving prime minister Shinzo Abe. World leaders and official figures in Japan have gathered for the rare state funeral organized for the former Japanese prime minister.

PM Fumio Kishida defends decision to honor Shinzo Abe with rare state funeral

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