Japan Prime Minister Abe apologies to nation over resignation of cabinet minister
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Foreign Minister Fumiko Kishida would take additional charge of the defence portfolio.
Jul 28, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
Japan`s scandal-hit defence chief announces resignation
Inada, a close confidante of Abe who shares his staunchly nationalist views, was appointed defence minister in August 2016, a time when she was touted as a possible future Prime Minister.
Jul 28, 2017, 08:33 AM IST
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 defence minister backs all US options on North Korea, seeks deeper alliance
Japan`s defence minister on Saturday backed the United States using any option to deal with North Korea, including military strikes, and said Tokyo wanted to build a deeper alliance with Washington that could play a regional security role.
Jun 03, 2017, 09:55 AM IST
Japan scrambles jets over China drone flight near disputed islets
Japan scrambled fighter jets on after four Chinese coastguard vessels entered in its territorial waters.
May 19, 2017, 09:49 AM IST
North Korea says missile test aimed at testing carrying large nuclear warhead
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called the launch a message by Pyongyang to South Korea after the election of President Moon Jae-in.
May 15, 2017, 08:37 AM IST
US will defend Japanese islands claimed by China: James Mattis
US Defence Secretary James Mattis on Saturday reaffirmed Washington`s commitment to defending Japan.
Feb 04, 2017, 11:57 AM IST
Japan to boost South China Sea role with training patrols with US: Minister
Japan also has its own dispute with China over territory in the East China Sea.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appoints Tomomi Inada as defence minister
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday reshuffled his cabinet, appointing Tomomi Inada of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party the new Defence Minister.
Aug 03, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
