Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sought to buy time in office following a second election setback in less than a year. But whether he stays days, weeks or even months, Sunday’s vote made clear ...

Tokyo International Conference on African Development Interview Horiuchi Toshihiko, assistant minister and director general for African affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, expl ains ...

Also in today’s newsletter, Japan’s Ishiba presses for quick US trade talks, and Russia’s drone swarms overwhelm Ukraine’s defences ...

The premier’s days may be numbered as opposition weighs a no-confidence motion, with some in his party questioning leadership.

Ishiba on Monday vowed to remain in his job even though his LDP-led coalition finished Sunday running a government without a ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba yesterday vowed to remain in his post after his ruling coalition suffered a bruising defeat in upper house elections, prompting some in his own party to doubt ...

As part of its eight-month mission to the Far East, HMS Prince of Wales joined USS George Washington in the Timor Sea on Friday, July 18 to help reaffirm Britain's Indo-Pacific commitments.

The EU must strengthen its security and defence partnerships with Asian countries despite pressure from the Trump ...

Measures against high prices and economic policy were regarded as the most important issues by 46% of voters who answered an ...

Potential challengers include Sanae Takaichi, who came second to Ishiba in last year’s LDP leadership race; Takayuki Kobayashi, a former minister for economic security; and Shinjiro Koizumi, son of ...

Asian countries are offering to buy more US liquefied natural gas in negotiations with the Trump administration as a way to ...