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World 4 years ago
Japan's Suga in danger of becoming another revolving-door premier
The 72-year-old Suga, long-time right-hand man of former premier Shinzo Abe, has seen his support sink to just over 30 percent - traditionally considered a danger line for Japanese leaders - from around 70 percent when he took office last September.
Sports 4 years ago
Biden says he supports Suga's plan to hold safe Tokyo Olympics
During their conversation on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Britain, Biden offered his backing for the Olympics "moving forward with all public health measures necessary to protect athletes, staff and spectators," according to the White House.
World 4 years ago
Japan's Prime Minister refers to Taiwan as country, draws fire from China
In his first one-on-one parliamentary debate with opposition leaders Wednesday, Suga, naming Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan, said, "Such three countries have been imposing strong restrictions on privacy rights" to curb the novel coronavirus outbreak.
SE Asia 4 years ago
Singapore lifts import restrictions on food from Japan's Fukushima
Singapore was among 54 countries and regions that placed restrictions on farm and fishery imports from Japan following the triple meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi complex. The list has thinned to 14, including China and the United States.
SE Asia 4 years ago
Security forum Shangri-La Dialogue cancelled due to COVID-19
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had been expected to participate in the June 4-5 gathering, known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, sponsored annually by British think tank the International Institute for Strategic Studies. It would have been the first attendance by a Japanese leader in seven years.
Sports 4 years ago
Amid opposition, Japan's Suga says has "never put Olympics first"
Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo until the end of May and is struggling to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases, raising further questions about whether the Games should go on. Its vaccination rate is the lowest among wealthy nations.
World 4 years ago
Japan's daily COVID-19 cases top 7,000 for first time since January
While some people expressed weariness about having to put up with longer restrictions, 15 of the country's 47 prefectures saw record numbers of more coronavirus infections including Aichi and Fukuoka that will be placed under the emergency from Wednesday.
Sports 4 years ago
Masters champion Matsuyama receives Prime Minister's Award
Matsuyama, 29, was recognized for encouraging people in northeastern Japan, hit hard by the massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011 and the nuclear crisis that followed, and giving them courage in the 10th anniversary year of the calamity by claiming the title at Augusta National Golf Club, according to the government.
