Japan

Japan is facing political instability after the national elections. The uncertainty comes amid the country’s long-ruling party’s worst electoral performance in 15 years. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been pressured to resign. Doubts have also arisen over whether he will be able to form the next government. Again, no other party got the necessary seats…

Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as the leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers. He is going to be the next prime minister of the country. AP news Ishiba, 67, defeated Sanai Takaichi, a staunch nationalist and disciple of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, to become party leader. These two…

Strong Earthquake Hits Japan The magnitude of the earthquake was 5.6. The earthquake struck off the country’s remote Izu Islands on Tuesday. Local authorities in Japan issued a tsunami warning after the earthquake. News AP’s Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami of one meter (3.3 inches) was expected to hit the Izu Islands at 8:30…

Strong typhoon ‘Shanshan’ has hit southern Japan. Several people were injured and the windows and tiles of the house were blown away by the strong gust of wind. Apart from this, due to torrential rains, there is danger of floods and landslides. Around 8 am local time on Thursday, the strongest typhoon this year in…