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Japan passes economic package to address inflation

World News // 1 week ago

Japan passes economic package to address inflation

In hopes of tackling continuing issues of inflation, the Japanese government okayed a wide-ranging economic package worth $250 billion to address racing energy costs and benefit a lot of low-income families.

North Korea looks to boost economic cooperation with Russia alongside growing military ties

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North Korea looks to boost economic cooperation with Russia alongside growing military ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with the leader of a Russian delegation in Pyongyang and called for deepening trade, economic and scientific ties between the two countries, state media reported Tuesday.

Kim Jong Un calls for nuclear arsenal expansion 'without limit'

World News // 2 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un calls for nuclear arsenal expansion 'without limit'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for strengthening the country's nuclear weapons capacity "without limit" and completing war preparations against the United States and its allies, state media reported Monday.

Shigeru Ishiba re-elected as Japan's prime minister in minority government

World News // 3 weeks ago

Shigeru Ishiba re-elected as Japan's prime minister in minority government

The Japanese parliament on Monday re-elected Liberal Democratic Party chief Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister in a rare runoff vote after the ruling LDP lost its majority in the lower legislative chamber.

Election shock: Japan's ruling LDP coalition loses grip on lower house majority

World News // 1 month ago

Election shock: Japan's ruling LDP coalition loses grip on lower house majority

In a significant political upset, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party coalition failed to secure the 233 seats required to maintain its majority in the country's lower house in Sunday's general election.

Japan's LDP will try to stay in power despite election losses

World News // 1 month ago

Japan's LDP will try to stay in power despite election losses

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is looking to make policy deals short of expanding its ruling coalition after the ruling party was crushed in weekend elections where they lost their majority.

Japan's ruling party appears set to lose majority

World News // 1 month ago

Japan's ruling party appears set to lose majority

Japan's longtime ruling party appears set to be voted out of power in the lower house of the Diet following Sunday elections, which would be a blow to new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, public broadcaster NHK announced.

Wary of Japan's 'Asian NATO' proposal, neighboring countries stick with web of alternatives to deter China

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Wary of Japan's 'Asian NATO' proposal, neighboring countries stick with web of alternatives to deter China

In the lead-up to his election, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba floated the idea of an "Asian NATO" to deter the increasing aggressiveness of China in the Asia-Pacific region.

Japan's parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister

World News // 2 months ago

Japan's parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister

The Japanese parliament officially elected Sigeru Ishiba as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday, replacing Fumio Kishida.

Incoming Japanese prime minister selects new cabinet

World News // 2 months ago

Incoming Japanese prime minister selects new cabinet

The newly elected leader of Japan's ruling political party has selected his cabinet as the incoming prime minister.

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If Godzilla were to show up, it would be a dispatch for disaster relief
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It is important for navies and coast guards of Asian countries to cooperate in tackling (pirate activities), and Japan is ready to meet its responsibilities in this region
Japan may use military to fight pirates Jun 05, 2004

It would depend on how the new U.N. resolution turns out, but it's not to say that Japan cannot participate just because it is a multinational force
Japan should stay in Iraq, general says May 16, 2004

Shigeru Ishiba (石破茂 Ishiba Shigeru, born 4 February 1957) is a Japanese politician. He was Minister of Defense under Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda from 2007 to 2008 and was also Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

He is a graduate of Keio University and formerly served in the Mitsui bank. He was a major proponent of bringing Japan into the multinational force in Iraq in 2003.

Ishiba is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party and part of the LDP faction led by Yūji Tsushima.

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