Articles tagged with "japan"

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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during a press conference at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on February 9, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi basks in historic election triumph

The outcome allows Japan's first woman prime minister to stamp her mark on the country of 123 million people over the next four years, having pledged to boost the economy and get tough on immigration.

February 10, 2026

Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant

Japan restarted the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant for first time since fukushima disaster, despite strong local opposition and safety fears. The move reflects Tokyo’s push to revive nuclear power, cut fossil fuel dependence, and meet climate and energy demands.

January 21, 2026

10 countries warn of 'catastrophic' Gaza situation

Foreign ministers say Gaza’s humanitarian situation is catastrophic as winter arrives, with severe shortages of shelter, healthcare, and sanitation; urge Israel to allow NGOs and the UN to work freely, open crossings, and increase aid deliveries.

December 30, 2025

South Korea, Japan accuse China, Russia over aircraft incursions

South Korea and Japan condemned joint Russian and Chinese military aircraft patrols near their borders, with both countries scrambling jets. The incident, amid rising tensions over Taiwan, sparked diplomatic protests over national security concerns.

December 10, 2025

Lawmakers applaud as Sanae Takaichi, standing, was elected as Japan's new prime minister during the extraordinary session of the lower house, in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister

Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, a day after her struggling party struck a coalition deal with a new partner expected to pull her governing bloc further to the right.

October 21, 2025

Japan beats Brazil for the first time in Tokyo comeback

Japan earned their first-ever win over Brazil, coming from two goals down to triumph 3-2 in Tokyo. Minamino, an own goal, and Ueda’s header sealed victory after Brazil’s early dominance in the friendly.

October 14, 2025