Geopolitics

Yoshihide Suga: Governing party picks 71-year-old Chief Cabinet Secretary to succeed Shinzo Abe

Tokyo: Veteran Japanese lawmaker Yoshihide Suga is expected to become the next prime minister after the country's governing party- Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)- elected him as Shinzo Abe's successor. more

At UN debate, Japan vows to back global push for inclusive quality education for all girls and women

New York: If women were able to demonstrate their potential, “the world would sparkle that much more”, the Prime Minister of Japan said on Tuesday evening at the United Nation ...

At UN Assembly, Japanese Prime Minister defends free trade

New York, Addressing world leaders at the General Assembly’s annual general debate, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a strong case for free trade, highlighting its bene ...

Donald Trump-Kim Jong-Un meeting will take place only if North Korea fulfills promises: White House

Washington: The White House has once again cleared its stand that US President Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un only if Pyongyang sticks to the promises it made spec ...

No concessions to Kim Jong Un before talks with Trump, says CIA Director Mike Pompeo

Washington: CIA Director Mike Pompeo has said US President Donald Trump has not made any concessions before his proposed meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Donald Trump speaks with Xi Jinping, Shinzo Abe over potential meeting with North Korea

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he has received encouraging words from China and Japan for agreeing to sit for a meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong- Un in the u ...

Exit polls suggest clear victory for Shinzo Abe, Japan to formalise armed forces

Tokyo, Oct 23 (IBNS): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to win Sunday's vote, according to exit polls.

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