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Japan govt preparing to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe in autumn -NHK

The Japanese government is preparing to hold a state funeral for former prime minister Shinzo Abe this autumn, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Abe's death may give Japan scope to curb stimulus

The death of Shinzo Abe, namesake of Japan's "Abenomics" policy, makes any immediate challenge to his legacy highly unlikely but could eventually allow Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to phase out Abe's government spending and monetary stimulus.

Bangkok Post

Poll: 73% see Abe shooting as 'threat to democracy'

A nationwide poll by The Yomiuri Shimbun found that more than 70% of respondents were concerned that violence threatens Japan's democracy in the wake of the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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Abe attack exposes critical flaws in protection of dignitaries

The National Police Agency has launched a review of the security measures in place on the day of the fatal attack on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shooting of Abe may have boosted Cabinet approval rate

The fatal shooting last week of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may have favorably affected the approval ratings for the Cabinet and the Liberal Democratic Party in the latest Yomiuri Shimbun survey.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan police find bullet marks near Abe assassination site

Japanese police say they have found a number of what they believe are bullet marks on a building near the site of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination last week in western Japan, apparently from the first shot fired from a suspect’s powerful homemade gun that narrowly missed Abe

The Independent UK

Call to review security of Australian MPs

Following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, a Nationals MP says the security of Australian politicians should be reviewed.

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Kishida support edges up post-election, but hurdles linger for agenda

Support for the government of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida edged up in the wake of his ruling party's election win, but hurdles remain for key parts of his agenda, including constitutional revision, according to opinion polls.

Reuters

India's help to Sri Lanka is economic, not political: FM

Jaishankar says parleys on with China at diplomatic and military levels

The Hindu

Japan branch of ‘Moonies’ church confirms mother of Abe suspect is member

The Japanese branch of South Korea’s Unification Church this week acknowledged that the mother of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's suspected killer was a member. But the Unification Church denied allegations that it demanded large donations from anyone.

France 24

Resource paper on Indo-Japan relationship released

It is important to deepen understanding of how the peace of the world and the Indo-Pacific is perceived and hence it is very important to have intellectual input, says Consul-General of Japan(Photo: R. Ragu)

The Hindu

Funeral held for Japan’s Abe

A private funeral was held Tuesday for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose assassination last week shocked a nation and brought renewed attention to his key policies such as bolstering the nation’s defenses.

Tribune News Service

Kishida determined to strengthen defense capabilities

After winning an overwhelming victory in Sunday's House of Councillors election, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida now must tackle the two difficult issues of drastically strengthening the country's defense capabilities and addressing rising prices.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Religious group denies direct connections with Abe

Late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was neither a member nor an adviser of the religious group previously known as the Unification Church, but had sent messages to events hosted by a related organization, the group's Japan branch said Monday.

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Former prime minister's funeral held in Tokyo

Family members and people close to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended his funeral at a Buddhist temple in Tokyo on Tuesday afternoon.

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Abe's alleged attacker said to have learned how to make guns on YouTube

The man accused of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told investigators he researched how to make weapons on the video-sharing website YouTube, according to police sources.

The Independent UK

China protests Taiwan's VP paying respects at Abe's memorial

China has filed a formal protest with Japan over the presence of the Taiwanese vice president at a memorial for assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Benzinga

A High-Profile Taiwan Leader Visits Japan For 1st Time In 50 Years To Mourn Shinzo Abe: Why It's Significant

The wake for Japan’s assasinated former Shinzo Abe was held Monday in Tokyo. Among the visitors was Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai, who made a rare but significant trip to the neighboring archipelago.

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Commentary: It’s up to Kishida to achieve Abe’s great unrealized dream

In the specter of Shinzo Abe’s shocking assassination, the party to which he dedicated his life secured a resounding victory in Sunday’s upper house election.

Reuters

China complains to Japan about Taiwan vice president at Abe funeral

China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday its embassy in Japan had lodged "stern representations" with the government there about Taiwan Vice President William Lai attending the funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.

The News Lens

Shinzo Abe’s Killing: The History of Political Violence in Japan

Shinzo Abe’s murder is the latest political attack in Japan, a country which has strict gun laws.

Evening Standard

Thousands line streets of Tokyo to give farewell to Shinzo Abe

New prime minister Fumio Kishida leads mourners at event

WEKU

Japanese people say their final goodbyes to former leader Shinzo Abe at his funeral

Japanese bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as a funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation.

The Independent UK

US, Japan vow joint efforts on Ukraine, trade, food crisis

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Japan's finance minister have agreed to cooperate in dealing with challenges from the war in Ukraine and promoting free trade, sustainable energy and food security

The Guardian - UK

Family and friends of Shinzo Abe attend private funeral in Tokyo

Members of the public pay their respects to former prime minister outside Buddhist temple

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