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‘Serious Mistake’: Sen. Risch Blasts Biden’s Consideration of New Nuclear Policy

Sen. James Risch (R-Idaho) condemned the Biden administration’s consideration of implementing a “sole purpose” policy for its nuclear weapons on Dec. 7, saying that such a move would leave the ...

December 7, 2021BY Andrew Thornebrooke

Candidates Compete to Be Japan’s Prime Minister Amidst Multiple Crises

Candidates are scrambling to fill a power vacuum left by the sudden resignation of Japan's prime minister Yoshihide ...

September 26, 2021BY Crispin Rovere

Japan’s Investors Raise Bets on Kono in Leadership Race

TOKYO—Japan's stock investors have raised bets Taro Kono will become the country's next prime minister, snatching up renewable ...

September 13, 2021BY Reuters

Japan Minister Kono May Gain Rival Camp’s Support in Prime Minister’s Race

TOKYO—Japanese COVID-19 vaccine minister Taro Kono's chances of becoming the next leader of the ruling party, and subsequently ...

September 7, 2021BY Reuters

Japan Minister Says ‘Anything Can Happen’ With Tokyo Games

TOKYO—Japanese cabinet minister Taro Kono has said “anything can happen” in regard to the postponed Tokyo Olympics, raising ...

January 15, 2021BY The Associated Press