September 27, 2024, 11:40 AM - 4 min read
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is preparing for a leadership election on Friday to decide the successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. This decision is crucial as the new LDP leader will also become Japan’s next Prime Minister, given the party's majority in the parliament.
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September 17, 2024, 09:06 PM - 3 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the United States from September 21-23, during which he will attend two major international events: the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This visit holds significant diplomatic importance, marking another step in strengthening India's position on the global stage.
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August 31, 2024, 04:41 PM - 2 min read
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has requested a historic 8.54 trillion yen (approximately US$59 billion) for its defense budget for fiscal year 2025. This request marks the first time Japan’s defense budget has exceeded 8 trillion yen, reflecting a significant shift in the country’s military strategy.
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August 14, 2024, 08:01 PM - 2 min read
In a surprising development, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming party leadership vote in September. This decision paves the way for Japan to welcome a new prime minister.
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July 24, 2024, 05:56 PM - 2 min read
In 2023, Japan experienced the largest population decline on record, with the number of Japanese nationals falling by 861,000, or 0.70 percent, from the previous year. This brought the total number of Japanese nationals to 121,561,801.
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July 3, 2024, 06:47 PM - 2 min read
The stampede unfolded during a 'satsang' near Phulrai village in Sikandrarau, where thousands had gathered despite restrictions, resulting in a tragic loss of life.
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