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Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto Resigns After Rice Comment

Japan's Minister of Agriculture Taku Eto resigns after a criticized statement over the weekend when he stated that he had never purchased rice. .

Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto Resigns After Rice Comment

Trump Reports 'Great Progress' in Trade Talks with Japan

USA's President Donald Trump claims that "great progress" has been made in meetings with Japan's envoy on the tariff issue at the White House. Of course, the talks are not easy, says Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo.

Trump Reports 'Great Progress' in Trade Talks with Japan

More exchange USA-Japan - but also threat of tariffs

Even Japan is now part of the circle of trading partners that the USA's President Donald Trump is threatening with import tariffs. At the same time, the countries' leaders have agreed on increased economic exchange.

More exchange USA-Japan - but also threat of tariffs

Japan can receive wounded from Gaza

Japan's government is considering accepting injured Palestinians from Gaza for medical treatment, according to the country's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. .

Japan can receive wounded from Gaza

Deadline for stopped steel deal is postponed

The outgoing US President Joe Biden announced just a few days ago that the purchase of the steel company US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel is being stopped. The parties were given 30 days to unwind the deal.

Deadline for stopped steel deal is postponed

Japanese households receive part of billion package

Japanese households are to receive a share of an economic stimulus package equivalent to 140 billion dollars. The initiative is being launched following the ruling party LDP's disastrous election.

Japanese households receive part of billion package

Ishiba remains as leader after the disastrous election

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.

Ishiba remains as leader after the disastrous election

Japan's leader remains in power after election setback

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's leader remains in power after election setback

Ruling Party in Japan Loses Majority

Japan's ruling coalition loses its majority in the parliament's lower house, according to the Japanese TV channel NHK. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is still the largest party in parliament, and a change of government is not expected in the country.

Ruling Party in Japan Loses Majority

Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Atomic Bombs Do Not Bring Peace

The Japanese Nihon Hidankyo receives this year's Nobel Peace Prize, for its struggle against nuclear weapons. The organization has been a favorite tip several times before, but says that this was something they "never could have dreamed of".

Nobel Peace Prize Winner: Atomic Bombs Do Not Bring Peace

Japan has a new Prime Minister - Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba becomes Prime Minister of Japan after a vote in the country's parliament. Last week, the former Defense Minister was elected party leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Japan has a new Prime Minister - Shigeru Ishiba

Upwards Again in Tokyo

It was upwards again on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after a few hours of trading on Wednesday. Despite – or thanks to – yesterday's fall.

Upwards Again in Tokyo