Japan PM Shinzo Abe to reshuffle cabinet as support plunges to lowest since 2012
Last week's loss, delivered by a novice political group, spotlights Abe's potential vulnerability after nearly five years in power, with many blaming voter perceptions of arrogance on his part and that of his powerful Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga.
Jul 10, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
Japan PM did not donate money to school at heart of scandal: Govt spokesman
The scandal has also put Defence Minister Tomomi Inada in the hot seat after she had to correct a statement about her links to the principal.
Japan's Abe, eyeing lengthy rule, to opt for stability in cabinet rejig
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe looks set to put priority on stability when he rejigs his cabinet and top party line-up on Wednesday, retaining key ministers and tapping a veteran lawmaker who favours big spending as ruling party number two.
Aug 02, 2016, 10:48 AM IST
China arrests third Japanese national: Tokyo
Chinese authorities have arrested a third Japanese citizen and detained another on suspicion of spying, Japanese official confirmed.
Dec 26, 2015, 09:37 AM IST
