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UK and Japan agree defence deal as Johnson warns of ‘autocratic powers’ threat

The UK and Japan have agreed a defence deal that will allow their national forces to “work more closely together”, according to Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister, speaking in Downing Street alongside his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, said he ...

05 May 2022 at 13:55

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Japanese Prime Minister and Pope discuss nuclear arms after North Korea test

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with Pope Francis and top Vatican officials in talks about the need for “a world free of nuclear weapons”, the Vatican said. The meeting came as nuclear-armed Russia pressed its war in Ukraine and after ...

04 May 2022 at 14:25

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New US envoy vows to strengthen alliance in meeting with Japanese PM

The new US ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, had pledged to work “wholeheartedly” to deepen Washington’s alliance with Tokyo as he met with prime minister Fumio Kishida. The two discussed China’s increasingly assertive military actions and ...

04 Feb 2022 at 10:25

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Virus measures and defence are top priorities for Japan’s prime minister

Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida has said fighting the pandemic is a “top priority” in his speech opening this year’s parliamentary session, as the Tokyo region was hit by surging infections. Mr Kishida also named stepping up defence ...

17 Jan 2022 at 09:25

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Japanese leader promises further measures against Omicron variant

Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to speed up coronavirus vaccine booster jabs, secure imported supplies of drugs to treat Covid-19 and reorganise medical facilities to respond to the fast-spreading Omicron variant. Mr ...

04 Jan 2022 at 09:55

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Japan’s ruling party wins big in polls in wake of Shinzo Abe’s assassination

Japan’s ruling party and its coalition partner have scored a major victory in a parliamentary election imbued with meaning after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its ...

11 Jul 2022 at 05:55

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Japan to ease Covid border controls from September 7

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to ease border controls from early September by eliminating requirements for pre-departure Covid-19 tests for travellers who have received at least three vaccine doses....

24 Aug 2022 at 10:49

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Japan considering development of new nuclear reactors

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has instructed his government to consider developing safer, smaller nuclear reactors – signalling a renewed emphasis on nuclear energy years after many of the country’s plants were shut ...

24 Aug 2022 at 12:07

World

Japan PM Fumio Kishida cancels overseas trips after testing positive to Covid-19

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been diagnosed with Covid-19 and cancelled his planned international travel while he isolates and recovers. The Japanese leader developed a slight fever and cough late on Saturday and a PCR ...

22 Aug 2022 at 05:23

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Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida says ruling party will cut ties with Unification Church

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his ruling party will cut ties with the Unification Church following a widening scandal triggered by former leader Shinzo Abe’s assassination last month. Widespread cosy ties ...

31 Aug 2022 at 14:25

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Japan agrees US military curbs to tackle Covid

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said the country has reached “a basic agreement” to impose restrictions on the US military amid growing concerns about a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. Mr Kishida said ...

09 Jan 2022 at 08:55

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Japan’s cabinet approves spending plan to counter inflation

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government has approved a hefty economic package that will include government funding of about 29 trillion yen (£172 billion) to soften the burden of costs from rising ...

28 Oct 2022 at 11:03

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