Fumio Kishida

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Contempt for the messiah: The scandal behind Shinzo Abe’s murder

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Sacred Nation

A messianic sect holds sway with Japan’s ruling party. The murder of ex-premier Shinzo Abe is forcing the country to reckon with this shadowy alliance.

Contempt for the messiah: The scandal behind Shinzo Abe’s murder
Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese, center back, celebrates with his partner partner Jodie Haydon, right, and Labor senate leader partner Penny Wong at a Labor Party event in Sydney, Australia

Albanese sworn in as PM in Australia ahead of Tokyo summit

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Albanese sworn in as PM in Australia ahead of Tokyo summit
Fumio Kishida, right, is shown with his arms raised celebrating with Yoshihide Suga who is standing next to him.

Fumio Kishida set to become Japan’s next prime minister

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Top of The World
Fumio Kishida set to become Japan’s next prime minister

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