insert_link World Kishida’s future in question as normal Diet session concludes The pressure is on Japan’s prime minister to remain in power as the country’s parliament wraps up on Thursday. The Diet is concluding a 150 day sitting session with Fumio Kishida staring down the barrel of a leadership renewal before October. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. todayJune 21, 2024 5
insert_link World Is Japan joining AUKUS? Not formally – its cooperation will remain limited for now By John Blaxland, Australian National University With Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visiting Washington this week, rumours have circulated that Japan might soon join the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has downplayed the suggestion, indicating this is not something that will happen soon. He added any cooperation would, for now, be on a project-by-project basis. […] todayApril 11, 2024 13
insert_link World S Korea president urging cooperation over forced labour compensation South Korea’s president is urging businesses in the country to co-operate with companies in Japan in paying damages to the victims of historical cases of forced labour. It comes after Korea’s top court in December upheld decisions ordering Japanese companies to compensate the families of victims who worked without pay under Japan’s colonial rule. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayFebruary 8, 2024 2
insert_link World Japan’s Kishida faces daunting 2024 as Diet reconvenes Japan’s parliament is reconvening on Friday with the prime minister facing a leadership challenge in the coming months. Fumio Kishida is beginning the political year with record low approval and turmoil inside the ruling party. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayJanuary 26, 2024 3
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
