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Australia’s ambassador to Washington is hardly alone in his past criticisms but Trump’s capacity to forgive seems reliant on twin tests of repentance and usefulness

Donald Trump was declared the winner of the US presidential election on November 6, sealing a historic and improbable return to the White House. His reelection has triggered speculation as to the state of world affairs once he assumes office in January.

Johnny Somali has invited backlash for offensive stunts in country

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday he had agreed with US president-elect Donald Trump in a phone call to strengthen the nations' alliance, after the tycoon's victory sent defence-related shares surging.

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) suffered a severe blow on October 27 when, alongside its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, it lost its majority in a snap general election. The ruling coalition took 215 seats, fewer than the 233 required, with the centre-left opposition Constitutional Democratic party making big gains.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party is bracing for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament amid public rage over the party’s financial scandals and discontent over a stagnant economy

Adam Withnall reports from Tokyo on Sunday’s test of moderate, centrist politics in Japan, where worries about inflation, China and North Korea loom large – and the far right is waiting in the wings

Speaking to a crowd in Las Vegas, the former president also insisted there were 29,000 people inside the 19,522-capacity arena.

Incident involving firebomb attack on ruling party HQ in Tokyo, suspect arrested. Party faces scandal and challenges ahead of elections. Past history inclu...

A man has thrown several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, according to public broadcaster NHK and other Japanese media

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved Japan’s lower house of parliament to set up an Oct. 27 election and seek a mandate for his 9-day-old government