insert_link World Political uncertainty persists in Japan Japan is continuing to face political uncertainty in the aftermath of the ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a general election. Parliament will have to vote within the next few weeks to choose a prime minister. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo. today29 October, 2024
insert_link World Japan to dissolve lower house Japan’s prime minister is dissolving parliament for a snap-election. The country is set to elect a new lower house on October 27 despite opposition criticism over the short campaign period. From Tokyo, here's our Chris Gilbert reporting: today9 October, 2024
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. today26 January, 2024
