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Sanae Takaichi: Japan's Metal Drummer Aims to Be First Female PM

Sanae Takaichi: Japan's Metal Drummer Aims to Be First Female PM

Sat 11 Oct 2025 11:12 CEST

The role model is Britain's "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher. With a background as a hard-hitting drummer in a heavy metal band, Sanae Takaichi now wants to become Japan's first female prime minister

Ten years in prison for politician attack in Japan

Ten years in prison for politician attack in Japan

Wed 19 Feb 2025 07:45 CET

Ishiba remains as leader after the disastrous election

Ishiba remains as leader after the disastrous election

Mon 11 Nov 2024 10:34 CET

Shigeru Ishiba remains as Prime Minister of Japan, despite the worst election result in 15 years. This has been established in a vote in the parliament's lower house on Monday

Japan's leader remains in power after election setback

Japan's leader remains in power after election setback

Mon 28 Oct 2024 09:04 CET

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba intends to remain in his post after the weekend's election, which became a major failure for the country's long-ruling party.

Japan has a new Prime Minister - Shigeru Ishiba

Japan has a new Prime Minister - Shigeru Ishiba

Tue 1 Oct 2024 08:28 CEST

Upwards Again in Tokyo

Upwards Again in Tokyo

Tue 1 Oct 2024 05:25 CEST

Shigeru Ishibi becomes Prime Minister of Japan

Shigeru Ishibi becomes Prime Minister of Japan

Fri 27 Sept 2024 08:16 CEST

The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan elects former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishibi as new leader. As a consequence, he will be elected as the country's new Prime Minister next week

Biden: China is "testing" the world

Biden: China is "testing" the world

Sun 22 Sept 2024 04:44 CEST

China is having a tough time with the economy and recovery after the pandemic and is therefore trying to "test" the world with increased military activity, according to US President Joe Biden.

Japan awaits explanation for boy's murder

Japan awaits explanation for boy's murder

Thu 19 Sept 2024 14:56 CEST

The murder of a ten-year-old worsens the already shaky relationship between Japan and China. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa in Tokyo demand an explanation from the Beijing regime

Trump plans to meet Modi

Trump plans to meet Modi

Wed 18 Sept 2024 03:05 CEST

Japan's Prime Minister Steps Down

Japan's Prime Minister Steps Down

Wed 14 Aug 2024 06:23 CEST

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is not running for re-election as party leader. This also means that he is leaving the post of Prime Minister

Mixed on Asian Exchanges

Mixed on Asian Exchanges

Wed 14 Aug 2024 05:09 CEST

Multiple People Missing After Severe Flooding in Japan

Multiple People Missing After Severe Flooding in Japan

Fri 26 Jul 2024 07:46 CEST