He apologised for causing concern and said he would not stand down from his post. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The attack shocked Japan not only because such acts of violence ... In the attack on Mr. Kishida, the premier’s security detail rushed him to safety before the bomb went off.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday that the government would consider whether to declare the wildfire burning through the northeastern part of the country a “major disaster.” ...

TOKYO] Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed that he distributed gift vouchers to 15 lawmakers, raising questions ...