The High-Stakes Trial: Uncovering Shinzo Abe's Ties with Controversial Forces

Tetsuya Yamagami's trial for the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe begins. Yamagami, who allegedly committed the act due to a personal vendetta against the Unification Church, goes to court amidst visits by US President Trump to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The case spotlights longstanding controversies and political ties.

The highly anticipated trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, commences as significant global attention converges on Japan.

Yamagami allegedly shot Abe during an election speech in 2022, driven by personal resentment towards the Unification Church, which he associates with Abe and numerous politicians.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is visiting Japan for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a close ally of Abe, bringing further spotlight to a sensitive political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)