Voting begins for Japan's general election, seen as referendum on Takaichi

Feb 08, 2026

Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has set a relatively modest benchmark for success, saying its coalition with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) is seeking...

PM Modi meets Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on sidelines of G20 Summit

Nov 23, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. This is the first meeting between the two...

Trump, Takaichi reaffirm strong US-Japan ties at Akasaka Palace

Oct 28, 2025

Takaichi, pledged to build a "new golden era" of the Japan-US alliance together with Trump, adding the bilateral relationship has now become "the greatest...

US: Trump to meet Canadian PM, Finland's President; congratulates Japan's PM-in-waiting

Oct 07, 2025

Leavitt, during her press briefing, also congratulated Japan's PM-in-waiting, Sanae Takaichi on her win.

Japan pledges continued support for Ukraine in first phone talks with Zelenskyy

Nov 06, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed Japan's support for Ukraine during her first call with President Zelenskyy, pledging aid for recovery and reconstruction and...

Canadian govt will not recognise 'Khalistan' referendum: India

Nov 03, 2022

Canada will not recognise the objectionable 'Khalistan referendum', MEA said quoting the Canadian government.