The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot: World reacts

The attack against Japan’s longest serving prime minister prompted shock and condemnation worldwide.

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2022

Former Japan PM Abe Shot, Feared Dead

Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been shot, a government spokesman said Friday, as local media reported the ex-premier was showing no vital signs. "Former prime minister Abe was shot at around 11:30 am," in the country's western region of Nara, chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters. "One…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022

Global reaction to killing of Japan's former PM Abe

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

U.S. 'saddened and shocked' by shooting of Japan's former premier Abe, envoy says

The United States is "saddened and shocked" by the shooting of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, U.S. ambassador Rahm Emanuel said on Friday.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Shinzo Abe: police say multiple handmade guns found at suspect’s house after former Japan prime minister shot and killed – as it happened

Local police confirm weapon used to kill former Japan prime minister was homemade gun

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022

Japan's Shinzo Abe sought to revive economy, fulfil conservative agenda

Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, launched his "Abenomics" policies to lift the economy out of deflation, beefed up Japan's military and sought to counter China's growing clout in a historic two-term tenure.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Abe slaying stuns Japan

TOKYO: Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on Friday by a gunman who opened fire at close range as the hugely influential politician delivered a campaign speech.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2022

Ex-Japan leader Shinzo Abe fatally shot

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan.

WEKU · Jul 8, 2022

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Has Died After He Was Shot While Making A Speech

He was shot in an apparent assassination.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 8, 2022

Former Japan PM Abe unconscious after shooting; man in custody

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe — Japan’s longest-serving premier and a figure of enduring influence — was in grave condition after he was shot during a campaign event Friday, an attack that shocked a nation where political violence and guns are rare.

Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2022