Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, concluded a visit to Japan, where he met with top business leaders in key sectors to continue promoting ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese living in Pune shocked at former PM Shinzo Abe’s assassination
Shinzo Abe, was shot twice from close range at around 11.15 am Japan time while addressing a public rally in Nara, Kansai, as part of campaigning for his colleague ... ( read original story ...)
Before fatal shooting, Japan’s Abe was up close with the crowd
Moments before he was fatally shot from behind on Friday, Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was doing what he'd done for decades: getting up close to the crowds and stumping for a local ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake tremors felt in Kashmir
An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude and at a depth of 150 km hit Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Friday evening. It sent tremors across the entire Kashmir region. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe, long-serving Japanese leader, slain at 67
Mr. Abe served as Japan's prime minister from 2012 to 2020, but left office with reaching his goals of transforming the economy and giving the military greater roles. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s right-wing militarist former prime minister, assassinated
Shinzo Abe, who ruled Japan as prime minister for a year in 2006 and then again from 2012 to 2020, was shot and killed Friday during a campaign rally in the town of Nara. ( read original story ...)
Turning Japan into a military power could secure Shinzo Abe’s legacy
The former leader’s death could prove the catalyst for the country to fulfil his dream of reforming its pacifist constitution ... ( read original story ...)
‘He didn’t want to take it off’: How Shinzo Abe’s golden Nehru jacket became sign of India-Japan friendship
Shinzo Abe, the former PM of Japan, was assassinated on July 8 after he was shot in the chest during a political rally in the Nara City. ( read original story ...)
How will Japan react to Shinzo Abe assassination? A UC San Diego expert explains.
Friday’s assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is causing shock around in the world, including in Southern California, which has one of the largest Asian American communities in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated during a speech
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he ... ( read original story ...)
Another strong earthquake jolts Ishikawa amid warning that more could come
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck central Japan on Monday, a day after a magnitude 5.4 quake hit the region, which left at least six people injured in Ishikawa Prefecture on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close slightly higher, gains capped by ex-PM Abe shooting
Tokyo stocks closed fractionally higher on Friday after early gains were largely erased by the news of the gun attack on ex-prime minister Shinzo Abe. ( read original story ...)
VOX POPULI: Tokyo changing ‘child care leave’ to ‘work’ reflects power of words
Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a daily column that runs on Page 1 of The Asahi Shimbun. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, second from left, on June 29 introduces the word “iku-gyo,” the nickname for child care ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: How can Japan secure enough gas if Sakhalin supply is cut
Resource-poor Japan is facing a historic energy security risk as tensions with Moscow intensify, heightening the threat of gas supply disruptions at a time when global supply is tight and spot prices ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Shot At Campaign Event & Rushed To Hospital, Suspect Arrested
NBC, The Washington Post and other media outlets reported today that Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe, was shot while giving a speech in western Japan near Kyoto. Both outlets cited the ... ( read original story ...)
Gehlot invites Japanese firms to invest in petrochemical, skill sectors
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday invited Japanese companies to invest in Barmer petrochemical complex and sectors like skill development ... ( read original story ...)