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Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters after the party's congress on Sunday that the results of by-elections for the upper and lower houses will directly affect Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration and that "the true value of the administration will be tested."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

LDP aims for progress on constitutional amendment

The Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday held a dialogue with young people on revising the Constitution, in order to build momentum for the issue ahead of a party convention.

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G7 calls on other countries to cease support for Russia

The leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized countries reaffirmed their enhanced sanctions against Russia and their continued support for Ukraine during an online summit meeting held from late Friday night Japan time.

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Confined militarily, Japan intends to step up civilian aid to Ukraine

The government is poised to boost support for Ukraine as the Russian invasion enters its second year.

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Kishida awarded title of Honorary Sommelier

The Japan Sommelier Association awarded the title of Honorary Sommelier to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday, an honor given to those who have made significant contributions to the promotion of wine and sake. It marks the first time it has been awarded to a prime minister while in office.

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AOC calls out minister’s ‘discriminatory’ statements on LGTBQ+ people during Japan visit

Japan is only G7 country without same-sex marriage

The Independent UK

Japan to propose new Russia sanctions at online G-7 summit

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he plans to present to other Group of Seven countries a set of “new ideas” for sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine when he hosts an online G-7 summit later in the day to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of…

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Japan taking prominent role in efforts to pressure Russia

Ever since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last year, Japan has stayed in lockstep with the other Group of Seven advanced nations by steadily ratcheting up sanctions imposed on Moscow.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan planning new Russian sanctions with G7 partners

Japan is considering new sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, in step with moves by other Group of Seven (G7) countries, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday.

Reuters

G-7 countries condemn Russian aggression, increase aid to Ukraine

Group of Seven finance ministers once again condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine on the eve of its one-year mark and pledged to increase financial support for Ukraine.

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Japan, U.K. economists discuss Kishida's reform of capitalism

LONDON -- Prominent economists and business experts from Japan, the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe discussed the Kishida administration's ambition to reform capitalism during a forum at the University of Oxford on Feb. 17-18.

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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 362 of the invasion

US president Joe Biden makes surprise visit to Kyiv to meet Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy; White House statement promises more arms and further sanctions against Russia

The Guardian - UK

Japan to give Ukraine $5.5B, host online G-7 plus Zelenskyy

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a new $5.5 billion financial aid for Ukraine and will mark the first anniversary of the war by hosting an online Group of Seven summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Kishida gains slight boost in support for Cabinet in latest poll

The approval rating for the Kishida Cabinet was 41%, up 2 percentage points from the previous month, according to a nationwide public opinion poll conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun on Feb. 17-19.

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Japan PM says to host G7 summit with Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Friday

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday Japan will host an online Group of Seven (G7) summit meeting on Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles after Making Threats

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan on Monday in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals and prompted Tokyo to request an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The weapons firings follow an intercontinental ballistic missile launch Saturday…

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North Korea fires ICBM, issues new warnings to US

North Korea confirmed it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Saturday and issued new warnings to the U.S., after parading a record number of rockets through the streets of Pyongyang designed to deliver a nuclear warhead to the American mainland.

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North Korea confirms ICBM launch after issuing threats to US

North Korea confirmed it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Saturday, ratcheting up tensions after issuing a warning to the U.S. and parading a record number of rockets through the streets of Pyongyang designed to deliver a nuclear warhead to the American mainland.

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North Korea fires suspected ICBM after issuing threat to US

North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, ratcheting up tensions after issuing a warning to the U.S. and parading a record number of rockets through the streets of Pyongyang designed to deliver a nuclear warhead to the American mainland.

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Fumio Kishida bids farewell to Abenomics by appointing Kazuo Ueda as Bank of Japan boss

Investors say Kazuo Ueda's appointment as the Bank of Japan's new chief may indicate how soon it will shift away from extremely low interest rates — a transition that could have huge ramifications for global financial markets.

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Would Another Anti-LGBT Gaffe Prompt Reform in Japan?

Japan is the only G7 nation without legislation prohibiting discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation.

Bangkok Post

North Korean missile lands in Japanese waters

TOKYO: North Korea has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone, Seoul and Tokyo said on Saturday, after Pyongyang warned of a strong response to upcoming US-South Korean military drills.

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Kishida adds LGBT issues as new responsibility for special adviser

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday gave a special adviser a new role of facilitating understanding of the LGBT community following discriminatory remarks made against sexual minorities by an executive secretary.

The Independent UK

Ukraine invasion reshaped global alliances, renewed fears

Nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, the diplomatic consequences of the war still reverberate worldwide

The Independent UK

Japan PM apologizes to LGBTQ activists over ex-aide's remark

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has met with LGBTQ representatives and offered an apology over his former aide’s discriminatory remarks, which sparked nationwide outrage and calls for the government to ensure equal rights

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