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Yoshihide Suga, Japans chief government spokesman said it was very important to maintain US deterrent power as the security situation in the region was extremely severe. (Photo: AP)

'Didn't compromise too much in trade talks with US,' says Japan

Chief Cabinet Secreatry declined to comment when asked if there was still chance US could impose additional tariffs on...

26 Aug 2019 8:35 AM GMT

People watch a TV showing a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea (AP)

North Korea fires short-range projectiles

The launches is said to be a violation of an inter-Korean agreement aimed at lowering military animosities

9 March 2020 7:05 AM GMT

Japans Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, receives flowers from Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga after Suga was elected as new head of Japans ruling party at the Liberal Democratic Partys (LDP) leadership election, in Tokyo. (AP)

Shinzo Abe's cabinet resigns ahead of Suga becoming Japan's new PM

Yoshihide Suga, the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, is set to take office as Japan's Prime Minister today

16 Sep 2020 6:02 AM GMT

Japans Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga reacts after being elected as new head of Japans ruling Liberal Democratic Party at the partys leadership election in Tokyo on September 14, 2020. - Japans ruling party on September 14 elected chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga as its new leader, making him all but certain to replace Shinzo Abe as the countrys next prime minister. (AFP)

Japan ruling party elects Yoshihide Suga as PM successor

Given the LDP's legislative majority, Suga is expected to handily win a parliamentary vote Wednesday and become Japan's...

14 Sep 2020 7:07 AM GMT

Suga, a longtime right-hand man for the outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has emerged as a top successor candidate. (AP)

Japan's Yoshihide Suga announces PM bid with strong party backing

A parliamentary vote will follow two days later, with lawmakers expected to endorse the new LDP leader as prime minister

2 Sep 2020 9:50 AM GMT

Japans chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga (center) cemented his status as the clear frontrunner in the race to become the countrys next prime minister, ahead of a vote expected on September 14.(AFP)

Japan ruling party sets Sept 14 vote on PM Abe's successor

Key LDP factions have already thrown their support behind Suga, who is expected to formally announce his candidacy later...

2 Sep 2020 6:20 AM GMT

US President Joe Biden (L), with Secretary of State Antony Blinken (2nd L), meets virtually with members of the Quad alliance of Australia, India, Japan and the US, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2021. - On screen (R) are Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. ( OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP)

Modi, Biden, others push for Quad's new vaccine initiative

Hinting at China, the leaders said they would support rule of law, freedom of navigation and overflight, peaceful...

13 March 2021 3:24 AM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launches pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive, in New Delhi, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (PTI)

Prime Minister Modi to seek Quad funds for COVID-19 vaccine

Observers see the move as a major boost to India which has been playing a global leadership role in disbursing vaccines...

11 March 2021 8:23 PM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi(L) and US President Joe Biden(R). Biden promised emergency assistance to Covid-ravaged India in a telephone call on April 26, 2021 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two countries said. (AFP)

Biden promises supplies to help India beat COVID-19

Prime Minister Modi thanks Japan PM for providing assistance to India for combating the pandemic in 'summit phone talk'

27 April 2021 1:29 AM GMT

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Strong quake hits Japan's northeast coast; no tsunami alert

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake had a magnitude of 7.3, raising it from a preliminary magnitude of 7.1.

13 Feb 2021 8:02 PM GMT

Yoshihide Suga, Japans chief government spokesman said it was very important to maintain US deterrent power as the security situation in the region was extremely severe. (Photo: AP)

After Pyongyang plans Guam attack, Japan says 'can never tolerate' N...

Japan has in the past vowed to shoot down North Korean missiles or rockets that threaten to hit its territory.

10 Aug 2017 5:45 AM GMT