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Japan's Abe Claims Victory In Upper House Election

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 21, 2019

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe claimed victory Sunday for his ruling coalition in the upper house election, vowing to keep alive plans to amend the nation's pacifist constitution.

Shinzo Abe On Course To Retain Majority In Japan Upper House Election

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 21, 2019

Japanese voters cast ballots Sunday in an upper house election, with Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc looking to protect its majority and keep on track plans to amend the country's pacifist constitution.

Shinzo Abe's Ruling Bloc On Course To Win Majority In Japan Polls: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 6, 2019

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition is on course to grab a solid majority in Japan's upper house elections this month and cement his premiership, local media reported on Saturday.

Donald Trump Says "Unfair" Defence Treaty With Japan Needs To Be Changed

World News | Reuters | Sunday June 30, 2019

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that a decades-old security treaty between their countries must be changed, reiterating his criticism of the pact as unfair.

Watch: Ivanka Trump Summarises Trump-PM Modi Bilateral At G20 Summit

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Saturday June 29, 2019

US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump tweeted a video this morning to give a round-up of the separate bilateral meetings between her father and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the second day of the G20 Summit in Japan.

PM, Donald Trump, Shinzo Abe Focus On Indo-Pacific During Trilateral Meet

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 28, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a "productive" trilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and extensively discussed issues of the Indo-Pacific region, connectivity, and infrastructure development ahead of the formal opening of the G20 Summit in Osaka.

Trump Talks Of "Very Big Trade Deal" In Meeting With PM Modi: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Mala Das | Friday June 28, 2019

US President Donald Trump today told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that "we will certainly work together on trade", a day after upping the rhetoric on an issue that has emerged as a major source of friction between the two countries. "We have become great friends and our countries have never been closer," President Trump said as the two leaders met ...

From Cars To Bullet Trains, PM Modi Talks Ties With Japan Ahead Of G20 Summit

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 27, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the ties between India and Japan will become stronger in ''New India'' as he thanked the Indian diaspora for being part of the world's largest democratic process, which saw the participation of 61 crore voters.

PM Modi Addresses Indian Community In Japan: Top Quotes

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Thursday June 27, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Japan to attend the G20 summit, addressed the Indian community inKobe today amid "Modi Modi" chants. PM Modi made the address at the iconic Hyogo House in Kobe hours after he met Japan's PM Shinzo Abe. The meeting between PM Modi and Shinzo Abe was "the first such meeting between these leaders since the st...

"50,000 Start-Ups In 5 Years Is Goal," PM Tells Indians In Japan: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday June 27, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received with a hug by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe's as he landed in Osaka this morning for the two-day G20 summit that begins tomorrow. The two leaders also held a bilateral summit, discussing a range of subjects - including the bullet train project and fugitive economic offenders. On the sidelines of the s...

PM Modi Speaks Of "Connected Traditions, Age-Old Ties" Between India, Japan: Live Updates

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Thursday June 27, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ahead of the two-day G20 Summit slated to take place in Osaka on Friday.

Shinzo Abe Criticised As Pension Report Highlights "Inconvenient Truth"

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 20, 2019

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faced stiff opposition criticism on Wednesday after a report warned that many retirees won't be able to live on pensions alone, a topic likely to become an issue in an election for parliament's upper house.

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake In Japan Triggers Tsunami, 16 Injured

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 19, 2019

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan, sparking a tsunami advisory that was later lifted with no reports Wednesday of major damage and only a handful of light injuries.

Japan's Shinzo Abe In Tehran Mission To Ease Iran-US Tensions

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 12, 2019

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected in Tehran on Wednesday for a rare diplomatic mission, hoping to ease tensions between the Islamic republic and Tokyo's key ally Washington.

Donald Trump Leaves Japan After Visit To Meet New Emperor Naruhito

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 28, 2019

US President Donald Trump left Japan on Tuesday after a trip in which he became the first foreign leader to meet newly enthroned Emperor Naruhito.