Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office

Japanese PM Takaichi speaks on economy, security in address to parliament

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy speech to the parliament Friday, focusing on economic security and defense spending.

Japan Gets Its First Female Leader, a Conservative Who Favors a Stronger Military

Sanae Takaichi was confirmed as leader days ahead of a possible visit to Japan by President Trump, with whom she shares conservative views and a hawkish stance on China.

How Sanae Takaichi Remade Japan’s Ruling Coalition to Become the Country’s First Female PM

Here’s how the LDP leader remade Japan’s ruling coalition to become the country’s first female Prime Minister.

Japanese police arrest knife man near US embassy days before Trump visit

Police arrested a man who pointed a knife at them in front of the U.S. embassy in Tokyo on Friday, local media reported, as Japan ramped up security ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit in three days' time.

Asian shares advance, with Japan's benchmark surging after new coalition

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.9%, to 48,970.40, setting a new record, after its governing Liberal Democrats found a new coalition partner, securing support for its leader Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first female prime minister.
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