Fumio Kishida

Man Gets 10 Years' Jail for Throwing Pipe Bomb at Japan Ex-PM: Reports

19-02-2025 11:29:18

A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for attempting to kill Japan's ex-prime minister Fumio Kishida with a pipe bomb in 2023, local media said.

Shigeru Ishiba: New Prime Minister of Japan

27-09-2024 15:31:07

Japan's former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been chosen as the country's new prime minister by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers.

Japan Sends Warship into Taiwan Strait for First Time

26-09-2024 10:06:02

Japan's media said that Tokyo sent a warship to patrol the Taiwan Strait which China claims to hold jurisdiction over. The action came after China sailed an aircraft carrier between two Japanese islands.

Japan PM Kishida to step down next month

14-08-2024 13:54:23

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida declared on Wednesday he will not pursue re-election as the leader of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, thereby ending his term as the nation's prime minister.

North Korea announces 'satellite' launch, Japan on alert

29-05-2023 10:41:47

Japanese officials believe the launch by North Korea will involve a ballistic missile. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Japan PM Kishida safe after object thrown during speech

15-04-2023 16:52:24

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was safely evacuated from an event in the city of Wakayama after what was reported to be a "smoke bomb" was thrown at him. A suspect has been apprehended.

PM to visit Japan on April 25-28

11-04-2023 17:05:55

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay an official visit to Japan from 25 to 28 April 2023 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Japan PM Kishida to visit Kyiv

21-03-2023 13:15:51

Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will hold a second day of talks, with the Russian leader expressing his willingness to discuss China's proposals on the conflict.

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