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Japan’s ruling LDP at risk of losing majority in election, polls show

The LDP, which has held sole control since 2012, may not reach the 233 seats it needs for an outright majority in the 465-seat chamber.

Japan’s incoming PM Shigeru Ishiba takes charge after close leadership race, fills key posts

Japanese shares fell more than 4% on Monday as the yen strengthened in reaction to the leadership victory by Ishiba, who is seen as a monetary policy hawk.

Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba to succeed Kishida as Japan’s prime minister

The 67-year-old prevailed over hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi in an unpredictable and closely-fought election which had a record 9 candidates contesting.

Japanese court acquits man in retrial of 1966 murders after over four decades on death row

Iwao Hakamada, 88, who is a former boxer, was accused of stabbing to death his former boss and family before burning down their home.

SubscriberWrites: US starts arms race in Indo-Pacific region

The US Typhon missile deployment in Japan risks straining diplomatic ties, sparking domestic unrest, and harming Japan's economy, experts warn of broader regional instability.

At least 6 dead, 100 injured as Typhoon Shanshan wreaks havoc in Japan

Centered in Pacific Ocean Typhoon Shanshan has drenched large areas with torrential rain triggering floods & landslide warnings across Japan. Subsequently, authorities have halted air, rail services.

Typhoon Shanshan triggers floods, landslides in Japan, at least 3 dead & 78 injured

The typhoon made landfall Thursday in the southwestern region of Kyushu. Travel services have been halted, while evacuations are underway.

Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida to step down in September following accusations of political scandals

Kishida's public support eroded amid revelations about the party's ties to controversial Unification Church, unrecorded political donations made at LDP fundraising parties.

Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, tsunami alerts issued

Authorities issued advisories for a one-metre high tsunami for the Pacific coast of the western islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, public broadcaster NHK said.

Sensex plunges 2300 points. Why a US jobs report caused Indian stock markets to crash

Factors influencing the bearish trend in Indian markets include appreciation of Japanese Yen against US dollar, fears of a possible recession in US and rising geopolitical tensions.

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To meet fund crunch, Karnataka to auction plots in Bengaluru, raise Rs 4,000 crore

Siddaramaiah govt’s five schemes strain finances as GST changes hit revenues; debt to jump nearly Rs 80,000 crore. State also plans to auction liquor licences & extend bar timings.

Turkiye delivers second MILGEM-class corvette Khaibar to Pakistan Navy, two others in making

Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.