Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant......

Will Japan Get Its First Lady PM?

Two women are in contention to become prime minister for the first time in Japan's history -- a potential turning point for a country that ranks below Saudi Arabia in terms of female political......

The Rediff News Quiz, 2020

As we are about to enter 2021 with new hope, do take our quiz to find out how much of a news wiz you are.And your time starts now!   1. Which valley in Ladakh was at the centre of the......

Yoshihide Suga to succeed Abe as Japan's PM

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Monday won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership vote and will secure the post of the prime minister. Photograph: @sugawitter According......

'Al Qaeda planned to attack World Cup'

A senior member of Islamic militant group Al Qaeda has told U.S. authorities that the group had drawn up a plan to launch attacks in Japan during the 2002 World Cup, Japanese media said on......