Albanese under fire over ‘melons’ joke
The controversy stemmed from an interview last month in which Albanese joked about receiving a premium Japanese melonfrom Takaichi during her visit to…
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Japan eases arms export rules
Japan has approved a major policy shift allowing exports of lethal weapons overseas, ending decades-old arms restrictions as Tokyo moves to strengthen national…
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Japan to release oil reserves as early as Monday: PM
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Japan’s first female Prime Minister steps into history
Having a woman at the helm introduces a powerful image to young voters and aspiring professionals: the highest office is no longer off-limits.
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Takaichi vows ‘strong and prosperous’ Japan
She will aim this year to revise Japan’s three key defense policy documents.
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Japan PM says will ‘steadfastly protect’ territorial waters
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vows to protect Japan’s territory, airspace, and citizens, pledging stronger defense, enhanced intelligence…
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Japan PM Takaichi basks in election triumph
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi clinched a decisive lower house election victory, giving her a strong mandate as markets and regional powers watch her…
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Japan PM Takaichi moves into ‘haunted’ official residence
It was the site of two attempted coups in the 1930s.
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Powerful 7.6 quake strikes off Japan, tsunami warning lifted
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, triggering tsunami waves, power outages, injuries, and transport disruptions before warnings were lifted.
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Steel in motion
Japan elects Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, a conservative and Thatcher-inspired leader navigating domestic challenges, rising costs, a…
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On foreign relations
Japan is leveraging its partnership with America to build technology, strengthen industries, and secure its supply chains.
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Takaichi, Trump swap praise for ‘new golden age’ ties
Takaichi praised Trump’s efforts towards a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia and his ‘unprecedented historic achievement’ of the Gaza deal.
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Japan, Philippines bolster security and economic ties
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen security and economic cooperation between…
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PM Takaichi seeks strong U.S. ties with Trump
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets Trump to strengthen U.S. relations, discussing trade, investments, and a symbolic fleet of Ford trucks.
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Marcos congratulates Japan’s first female Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Takaichi Sanae, on her historic election and expressed his intent to…
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Japan ‘iron lady’ looms
Sanae Takaichi has positioned herself as a hardline leader focused on national defense and economic security.
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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first woman PM-to-be
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