Photos courtesy of Malacañang Pasay City, Philippines / January 18, 2026 — As it marks 85 years of flight, Philippine ...

Tokyo, Japan's capital, mixes ancient tradition and ultramodern innovation. The cityscape showcases a blend of historic landmarks like the majestic Imperial Palace and Meiji Shrine, and pioneering ...

Communist China and Japan have been engaging in a serious diplomatic dispute over Taiwan for almost a month. While Japan strives to de-escalate tensions, China’s aggressive stance—particularly toward ...

Barely a month in office, Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi finds herself in a bitter standoff with China. The cause is Taiwan, a self-governing island that China calls a renegade province, to be ...

She admirably pledges to defend Taiwan if it faces invasion You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae ...

Tokyo | This time last month, the toughest job ahead for Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s newly minted prime minister, was repairing damage to the US relationship by wooing Donald Trump. This she did with ...

Japan has entered a new political era. For the first time in its modern history, the country has chosen a woman to lead it. Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old conservative, has won 237 out of 465 votes in ...

Japan has entered a new political era. For the first time in its modern history, the country has chosen a woman to lead it. Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old conservative, has won 237 out of 465 votes in ...

Japan’s first female leader, Sanae Takaichi, is facing her first diplomatic test: a meeting with US President Donald Trump. How will the conservative hardliner navigate Japan’s economic crisis, ...

Formerly the drummer for a heavy metal band, now Takaichi is fond of blue suits, soft bows and pearls – and Donald Trump just praised her ‘strong handshake’ Sanae Takaichi, who recently became Japan’s ...