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Relieved Japan PM Fumio Kishida is safe: PM Modi

Condemning the "violent incident" at a public event in Japan's Wakayama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he is relieved that his "friend" Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is safe.

Mr Abe’s new team~II

The Abe administration also has tough tasks at hand negotiating trade issues with the Trump administration which is vigorously pursuing measures to reduce the trade deficit that the US faces with many trading partners.

Mr Abe’s new team~I

Abe runs the risk of displeasing many LDP members of his own factions who were expecting Cabinet posts and could be potential destabilisers if his popularity ever nosedives. At the time of the reshuffle, Abe's popularity was not under threat as the LDP scored over others but the future could be uncertain. If Abe's strategy is just to remain in power and cement his grip over the party, reforming the country could be a casualty