Japan's PM Ishiba Shigeru announces resignation

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, who took office last October, announced his resignation on Sunday as president of the Liberal Democratic Party, just weeks after its ruling coalition......

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations.Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall......

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

'What lies at the core of Abe's stance is Japan's crisis management ability amid the increasingly tense North Korean situation,' says Rajaram Panda. After Japan's Prime Minister Abe Shinzo......

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

The impact of Abe Shinzo's towering personality is such that even in death, he remains a polarising figure, explains Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: People protest outside Japan's parliament building in......

Olympics embarrassment looms as Tokyo governor faces calls to quit

Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe, under fire for using tax money to pay for family vacations ‘I think the confusion of having an election at the same time as the Rio Olympics would not be to the......