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Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting Trump
Read full article: Japan's new leader is praised for an 'energetic' diplomatic debut hosting TrumpJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has received praise for her diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan's minority government faces a tough test in the upper house election
Read full article: Japan's minority government faces a tough test in the upper house electionJapan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a tough test in an upper house election this month as his minority government struggles after its major defeat in last year’s snap election.
Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan's prime minister but will face turmoil
Read full article: Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan's prime minister but will face turmoilJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has survived a runoff vote against the opposition but will face turmoil ahead amid anger over the ruling party’s financial scandals.
Japan's reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform
Read full article: Japan's reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reformJapan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged to take tougher measures against misuse of political funds after he was reelected by parliament following a major loss in the polls last month by his governing coalition.
Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty
Read full article: Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertaintyJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday.