Japan snap elections: Takaichi-led LDP projected to storm back to power – top developments

[ad_1] File photo (Picture credit: AP) Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is set for a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap lower house elections, according to exit polls and media projections. LDP projected to secure strong lower house majority Public broadcaster NHK said the LDP could win between 274 […]

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Diplomatic row: Tokyo pushes ahead with missile deployment at Yonaguni island; move comes amid China tensions

[ad_1] Japan’s defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday announced plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on the country’s westernmost island of Yonaguni remain on schedule, emphasising that the move aimed to reinforce deterrence rather than raise regional tensions.His remarks came during a visit to the strategically located base, 110 km east of Taiwan, amid continued sparring […]

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