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World leaders who have survived multiple assassination attempts

Former US President Donald Trump escaped an assassination attempt during an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. While the shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks who fired gunshots was killed by the US Secret Service agents, one attendee also died in the incident. Here's a brief look at other world leaders who survived assassination attempts.

16 September 2024, 05:22 IST

World leaders who have survived multiple assassination attempts

World leaders who have survived multiple assassination attempts

World leaders who have survived multiple assassination attempts

16 September 2024, 05:22 IST

Who's vying to be Japan's next prime minister?

Leading contenders based on public opinion polls are listed below.

12 September 2024, 03:39 IST

Who's vying to be Japan's next prime minister?

Who's vying to be Japan's next prime minister?

Who's vying to be Japan's next prime minister?

12 September 2024, 03:39 IST

Quad leaders may meet on sidelines of UN Assembly

The summit of the four-nation alliance was expected to be held in New Delhi later this year.

03 September 2024, 20:48 IST

Quad leaders may meet on sidelines of UN Assembly

Quad leaders may meet on sidelines of UN Assembly

Quad leaders may meet on sidelines of UN Assembly

03 September 2024, 20:48 IST

Kishida’s exit opens the door to a chaotic era in Japan

Like Biden before him, Kishida bowed to polling reality. Yet unlike the US president’s swift endorsement of Kamala Harris, there is as yet no heir-apparent in Japan.

14 August 2024, 20:53 IST

Kishida’s exit opens the door to a chaotic era in Japan

Kishida’s exit opens the door to a chaotic era in Japan

Kishida’s exit opens the door to a chaotic era in Japan

14 August 2024, 20:53 IST

Potential candidates in the race to become next Japanese Prime Minister

Here are some of the possible contenders to replace Fumio Kishida when his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a leadership election next month.

14 August 2024, 09:52 IST

Potential candidates in the race to become next Japanese Prime Minister

Potential candidates in the race to become next Japanese Prime Minister

Potential candidates in the race to become next Japanese Prime Minister

14 August 2024, 09:52 IST

Japan PM Kishida to step down in September

Kishida, who saw his public support erode amid a series of scandals and amid political squabbling, will not seek re-election in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader, local media, including public broadcaster 'NHK', reported citing senior administration staff.

14 August 2024, 03:44 IST

Japan PM Kishida to step down in September

Japan PM Kishida to step down in September

Japan PM Kishida to step down in September

14 August 2024, 03:44 IST

Japan's PM cancels central Asia trip after earthquake risk warning

The government may seek to hold the meetings with regional leaders online instead, public broadcaster NHK said.

09 August 2024, 06:00 IST

Japan's PM cancels central Asia trip after earthquake risk warning

Japan's PM cancels central Asia trip after earthquake risk warning

Japan's PM cancels central Asia trip after earthquake risk warning

09 August 2024, 06:00 IST

G7 Summit: Modi, Japanese PM Kishida agree to advance infrastructure, cultural ties

India and Japan are collaborating on several important areas including the landmark Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project that will usher in the next stage in mobility in India, the targeted 5 trillion yen worth of Japanese investment in India in 2022-2027 period, and India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership aimed at transformation of our manufacturing cooperation.

15 June 2024, 04:01 IST

G7 Summit: Modi, Japanese PM Kishida agree to advance infrastructure, cultural ties

G7 Summit: Modi, Japanese PM Kishida agree to advance infrastructure, cultural ties

G7 Summit: Modi, Japanese PM Kishida agree to advance infrastructure, cultural ties

15 June 2024, 04:01 IST

Wounded leaders of the West gather in Italy to discuss an unruly world

A surge in populism could divide the Western leaders on some issues and play to advantage of their biggest rivals on others. Far-right parties tend to be more hostile to free trade but friendlier to China and less supportive of harsher sanctions on Putin. These are all issues that will loom large when the leaders sit down Thursday in the coastal town of Fasano.

13 June 2024, 04:47 IST

Wounded leaders of the West gather in Italy to discuss an unruly world

Wounded leaders of the West gather in Italy to discuss an unruly world

Wounded leaders of the West gather in Italy to discuss an unruly world

13 June 2024, 04:47 IST

China's premier hails 'new beginning' with US-allied South Korea, Japan

The three may also agree to resume three-party free trade agreement negotiations, which have been stalled since 2019.

27 May 2024, 04:21 IST

China's premier hails 'new beginning' with US-allied South Korea, Japan

China's premier hails 'new beginning' with US-allied South Korea, Japan

China's premier hails 'new beginning' with US-allied South Korea, Japan

27 May 2024, 04:21 IST