Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Prime Minister, Calls for Snap Election
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month.
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Japan’s prime minister calls snap election as approval ratings ride high
Sanae Takaichi tells senior figures in ruling Liberal Democratic party she plans to dissolve lower house on 23 JanuaryJapan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called a snap election as she attempts to capitalise on high approval ratings since becomi…
15 years after Fukushima, Japan prepares to restart the world’s biggest nuclear plant
A return to nuclear power is at the heart of Japan’s energy policy but, in the wake of the 2011 disaster, residents’ fears about tsunamis, earthquakes and evacuation plans remain The activity around the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is reachin…
India, Japan Launch AI Dialogue, Joint Working Group On Critical Minerals
India and Japan have unveiled significant new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence and critical minerals, marking a pivotal moment in their strategic partnership.During the 18th Strategic Dialogue held in New Delhi on 17 January 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi formally launched a dedicated AI
EAM Jaishankar Urges De-Risking Economies In India-Japan Strategic Dialogue
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised the critical need to "de-risk" both national and global economies, declaring economic security as "paramount" in today’s uncertain international landscape.Speaking at the opening of the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday, Jaishankar addressed his Japanese counterpart, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, underscoring
Right-Wing Leaders of Italy and Japan Become Fast Friends
At a meeting in Tokyo, Prime Ministers Giorgia Meloni of Italy and Sanae Takaichi of Japan bonded over being conservative women at the pinnacle of power.
Japan, Philippines Seal Defence Pact Amid Rising China Pressure
Japan and the Philippines have signed a pivotal defence pact, the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), amid escalating tensions with China in the Indo-Pacific region.This agreement permits the tax-free exchange of essential supplies such as ammunition, fuel, food, and other necessities during joint military training exercises. Signed on Thursday in Manila by JapaneseForeign Minister
Indian And Japanese Coast Guards Discuss Ways To Enhance Maritime Cooperation
The Coast Guards of India and Japan convened their 22nd high-level meeting in New Delhi on 14 January 2026, underscoring the robust maritime partnership between the two nations. Officials highlighted that the discussions centred on bolstering cooperation across critical domains.The meeting was jointly chaired by Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and Admiral
Japan and South Korea Reinforce Ties With a K-Pop Jam Session
President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan jammed to K-pop during a summit to reaffirm their relationship amid growing political and economic uncertainty.
Everest Ransomware Claims Breach at Nissan, Says 900GB of Data Stolen
Everest ransomware claims to have breached Nissan Motor Corporation, alleging the theft of 900GB of internal data, including documents and screenshots.