Fumio Kishida

Ryuji Kimura, 25, was charged with attempted murder for the April 15, 2023 attack on Kishida at a small fishing port in the city of Wakayama, as well as four other charges including violations of laws on explosives and other weapons.

Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to solidify improving ties. The nations have mended relations recently, enhancing military cooperation amidst North Korea's growing threats.

The internal election must be held by the end of September, which marks the end of Prime Minister's Fumio Kishida's three-year term and will only include the party's parliamentarians and its 1.1 million dues-paying members

The visit may take place for several days starting on Sept. 22, the report said, citing multiple government sources it did not identify.

The president of the LDP is virtually assured of becoming prime minister because of the party’s dominance in parliament. Here’s a look at some of the potential contenders to replace Kishida.

His drop out of the race means a new leader who wins the party vote will succeed him as prime minister because the LDP controls both houses of parliament.

The rising cost of living is partly blamed for pushing down Kishida's approval ratings, piling pressure on the prime minister to take steps to ease the pain on households.

No election for the powerful lower house of parliament needs to be held until 2025, but Kishida is eager to solidify his grip on the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to ensure his victory in a party leadership race in September 2024 and extend his time as premier.

In the same thread, Hiroshi Suzuki shared more photos of him enjoying a traditional Banarasi Thali with other people.

Modi also held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

G7 leaders meeting in Japan this week will be treated to a range of local delicacies, including wagyu beef and okonomiyaki

Russia has threatened to use nuclear weapons if Ukraine crosses Moscow’s “red lines.” But observers feel that apart from statements against the use of nuclear weapons, the G7 leaders will not be able to take a collective step towards disarmament.

Modi tweeted, "Learnt of a violent incident at a public event at Wakayama in Japan where my friend PM @Kishida230 was present.

If Japan cuts China’s access it would deal a heavy blow to the Chinese chip sector when it is trying to diversify its supply chain in the face of growing US sanctions.

Fumio Kishida, the last leader from a G-7 country to visit since Ukraine was attacked more than a year ago, made the trip after stopping in New Delhi to pressure Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join other leaders in shunning Russia over its aggression. Japan is set to host the G-7 summit in Hiroshima.

Temjen Imna Along also praised PM Modi, who he has on multiple times referred to as “Guruji”.

Fumio Kishida "will directly convey to President Zelensky respect for the courage and perseverance of the Ukrainian people who are standing up to defend their homeland under his leadership, and the solidarity and unwavering support for Ukraine of Japan and the G7, chaired by Japan," the statement said.

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In an Instagram video shared on PM Modi's Instagram handle, Fumio Kishida is seen having the dish with PM Narendra Modi by his side.

"Fourth tranche of the total of Rs 18,000 crore loan by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the high speed train was signed. Both the prime ministers assessed the progress of the bullet train which has been progressing well."