Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Prime Minister Japan announces resignation citing health issues

Prime Minister

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Friday that he will resign over health issues. According to  the details, Abe, 65, “I have decided to step down from the post of the prime minister,” told a press conference. He first served as prime minister from 2006 but resigned in 2007, citing complications with ulcerative colitis. He … Read more

Japan urges citizens to limit interactions to combat Coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus Japan

Japan’s citizens should do everything in their power to limit interactions with others by 70% to curb the spread of the coronavirus, government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday. He said the government will consider the request from coalition partner Komeito to hand out 100,000 yen ($933.45) per person after establishing the extra budget to … Read more