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Leader of Japans ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Fumio Kishida (C) is applauded after being elected as new prime minister at the lower house of parliament in Tokyo. (Photo: AFP)

Japan's Parliament elects former diplomat Fumio Kishida as new Prime...

Kishida replaces Yoshihide Suga, who resigned with his Cabinet earlier in the day

4 Oct 2021 7:13 AM GMT

Japans Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, arrives at his official residence in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (AP/Koji Sasahara)

Kishida reelected Japan's PM in parliamentary voteBy Mari Yamaguchi

Kishida had been chosen by the Liberal Democrats as a safe, conservative choice a month ago

10 Nov 2021 7:57 AM GMT

Japans ruling Liberal Democratic Party General Secretary Akira Amari (L) bows to Prime Minister and party leader Fumio Kishida (and R) at the party headquarters, in Tokyo, on October 31, 2021, following Japans general election. (Behrouz MEHRI / POOL / AFP)

Japan's PM Fumio Kishida declares victory after 'very tough' election

The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito won 293 of the 465 seats in...

1 Nov 2021 6:18 AM GMT

Japans former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo. (Photo: AP)

Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to become new Prime...

Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga

29 Sep 2021 6:38 AM GMT

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida(L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)

India, Japan seek end to violence in Ukraine

Modi and Kishida discuss the role and actions of China in the Indo-Pacific region, since both nations have territorial...

19 March 2022 7:17 PM GMT

This handout picture released by the Ukrainian Presidential press service on July 8, 2022 shows Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky looking at a map during his visit to the position of the Ukrainian army in Dnipro region. (AFP)

AA Edit | Amid superpower games, Ukraine becomes a pawn

It is becoming increasingly apparent that Ukraine is a mere pawn in the games the superpowers are playing

23 March 2023 6:40 PM GMT

File photo of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky walking along tranches with border guard officers as he inspects the state border with Russian Federation in Sumy region. (Ukrainian Presidential Press/AFP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Ukraine to get peace only if both sides can...

A permanent European military presence in Ukraine would rubbish Moscow's claim of defending Russia against Nato by...

22 May 2023 6:35 PM GMT

Shinzo Abe (AP file photo)

Sanjaya Baru | Shinzo Abe's role was key in normalisation of Japan

He re-energised a nation that had begun to stagnate through the 1990s, shaped the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific...

9 July 2023 7:18 PM GMT

The PPAP star beamed at the invitation to accompany the diplomat to New York and pledged to do his utmost for the awareness campaign. (Photo: AP)

Japanese artist recreates Pen- Pineapple-Apple-Pen' song for UN...

Comedian Pikotaro gave Foreign Minister Kishida a posing lesson, with hand gestures showing 17 development project...

12 July 2017 7:42 AM GMT

Before and during World War II, Japan forced many Korean and other women in Asia to work in brothels for the Japanese military in what was known as the comfort women system. (Photo: AP)

Japan envoy recalled over statue row to return to South Korea

Japan felt the need to develop ties with a new govt succeeding ousted South Korean President Park amid North Korea's...

3 April 2017 7:56 AM GMT