world news 'Truly heartbreaking': World leaders react to the murder of Shinzo Abe From Brussels to New Delhi, heads of state and governments have expressed their deep shock and sadness over the tragic news. 08/07/2022
Japan Shinzo Abe: Assassinated former PM leaves divided legacy for Japan The statesman was shot on Friday as he gave a campaign speech in the west of the country. 08/07/2022
Japan Yoshihide Suga formally elected Japan's prime minister, succeeding Abe Long seen as Abe's right-hand man, Suga has promised to pursue his predecessor's unfinished policies and prioritise fighting the coronavirus pandemic. 16/09/2020
Japan Yoshihide Suga set to become Japanese prime minister after party vote The Liberal Democratic party's vote came after Shinzo Abe stepped down due to health concerns. 14/09/2020
Japan Japan's Shinzo Abe back to hospital over health worries The Japanese prime minister's spokespeople said that it was a routine check-up. 24/08/2020
Japan Nagasaki pleads for nuclear ban on 75th anniversary of US bombing "The true horror of nuclear weapons has not yet been adequately conveyed to the world at large", said Nagasaki's mayor Tomihisa Taue. 09/08/2020
Japan Japanese cities empty after government toughens coronavirus measures Police have been out in force on the streets of the Japanese capital to ensure people comply with toughened new measures against the spread of coronavirus. 13/04/2020
Europe News 'We must navigate the explosive trade issues,' says Japan's ambassador "We must navigate the explosive trade issues", says Japan's ambassador to the EU ahead of the G20 summit in Osaka 21/06/2019
no comment Donald Trump inspects Japan's largest warship on state visit US President Donald Trump inspected Japan's largest warship, the Kaga, during a state visit to the country. 28/05/2019
no comment Akie Abe and Melania Trump enjoy flute concert at Akasaka Palace Melanie Trump and Akie Abe attended a cultural event at the Akasaka Palace on Sunday during Trump's four-day official visit to Japan. 27/05/2019
Switzerland Davos 2019: 7 things to know on day two Here are the stories making headlines on day two of the World Economic Forum in Davos. 23/01/2019
USA Trump offers US visit to Kim Jong-un if Singapore summit a success But the US president reiterates that if the talks do not go well, he will walk. 07/06/2018
North Korea World leaders react to Kim Jong Un's suspension of nuclear weapons tests Diplomats and politicians welcom the move as a good first step 21/04/2018
Japan Japan: Emperor Akihito set to abdicate in April 2019 He will become the first Japanese emperor to abdicate in more than 200 years, having expressed fears that old age and failing health might make it hard for him to fulfil his duties 01/12/2017
Japan Trump dumps full box of fish food into Japanese koi pond The US President showed off an interesting technique while feeding carps with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe 06/11/2017
Japan Trump and Abe talk trade and golf tactics at start of Asian tour The US president's visit to Asia is the longest tour by an American leader in a quarter of a century 05/11/2017
Japan Japan election: Abe hails massive win, but what now for the country's pacifist constitution? Buoyed by his big election win, Shinzo Abe has vowed strong “counter-measures” against North Korea. The victory saw the Japanese PM retain his 23/10/2017
Japan Japan: Shinzo Abe heads for big election win The ruling coalition of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on track for a big win in the country’s general election. According to one 22/10/2017
Japan Abe dissolves Japan's parliament & sets Oct 22 election date Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has set an Oct 22 election date and dissolved parliament. 28/09/2017
Japan Japan PM Abe calls snap election amid North Korea crisis Abe said his decision to call a snap election would not distract his government from responding to North Korean threats 25/09/2017
Russia Putin and Abe agree North Korea is a threat to peace In talks, the Russian and Japanese leaders agreed that North Korea threatened regional peace and global nuclear non-proliferation but didn't agree on a way forward 07/09/2017
Japan May's charm offensive in Japan British Prime Minister Theresa May hopes to signal the UK can remain a valuable trade partner even after it leaves the EU. 30/08/2017
North Korea Japan agrees with US 'more action needed' on North Korea Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a phone call with US President Trump but the two leaders 'did not discuss military action'. 31/07/2017
United Kingdom UK PM May meets Japan's Abe to discuss Brexit fallout The British prime minister is hosting her Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe at her official Chequers residence 28/04/2017
North Korea Putin and Abe in call to defuse tensions over North Korea Vladimir Putin and Shinzo Abe have called on North Korea and other countries to avoid antagonising tensions around Pyongyang’s nuclear programme. 27/04/2017
Japan The US talks trade with Tokyo The US vice president is in Japan for talks. Mike Pence is also hoping to reassure Tokyo, a key ally, amid rising tensions over North Korea. 18/04/2017
