Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will resign Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who says ...

Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, says he plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is ...

Ishiba has expressed support for the Bank of Japan's moves to raise interest rates from their near-zero level. He also backs ...

Shigeru Ishiba said he mentioned the date early for the logistical convenience of those who have to prepare on relatively short notice ...

HONG KONG (AP) — Global markets had a wild start to the week, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index tumbling nearly 5% while Chinese ...

Asian markets experienced a tumultuous start to the week, showcasing stark contrasts in performance across the region. In ...

Japan's incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he plans to call a general election on October 27 as he prepares to take office. The lower house of the parliament will be dissolved on ...

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba is poised to call snap elections for October 27, local media reported Monday, as equities plunge on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the ...

Stocks plunged more than four percent in Tokyo on Monday after the yen surged in reaction to Shigeru Ishiba’s election last ...

As Benjamin Netanyahu appoints a former rival to his cabinet, we explore how this move could strengthen his hold on power ...