Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister of Japan (2006–2007; 2012–2020)
A Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan. He was a significant figure in both Japanese and Asian regional politics.
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5Three years later, trial begins for man accused of ex-PM Abe’s assassination
The trial for Tetsuya Yamagami finally commenced in October 2025 following extensive pretrial proceedings and psychiatric evaluations. The delay was necessary to determine the defendant's fitness to stand trial for the 2022 murder.
Takaichi’s ‘Trump card’ for meeting U.S. leader? Her relationship with Abe.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her historical ties to the late Shinzo Abe to strengthen diplomatic relations with U.S. leadership. Her political strategy emphasizes the enduring legacy of Abe's foreign policy approach.
Assassin of Shinzo Abe files appeal against life sentence
Tetsuya Yamagami, the man convicted of assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has filed an appeal against his life sentence. The appeal follows his conviction and sentencing in January 2026.
On This Day, July 8: Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated
This retrospective article marks the anniversary of the 2022 assassination of Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe. It recounts the events of his death during a campaign speech in Nara.
Shinzo Abe’s assassin gets life sentence
The Nara District Court sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The ruling concluded a high-profile trial that examined the motives behind the shooting.
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