Assassination bid on former Japanese PM #ShinzoAbe Suspect identified as Yamagami, 41. Abe is currently in critical condition in hospital:Reports Capt Alok Bansal joins the broadcast with his perspective and analysis #ShinzoAbeShot #Japan | TIMES NOW

#Gravitas | Japan is considered one of the safest countries in the world. Shootings are rare, attacks on political leaders even rarer. Japan has extremely tight gun control laws. So, what explains the assassination of former prime minister #ShinzoAbe? Molly Gambhir tells you For more videos, visit: wionews.com/videos | WION

The assassination of Inejiro Asanuma, a prominent Japanese socialist politician and head of the Japan Socialist Party, occurred on October 12, 1960, during a televised political debate at the Hibiya Public Hall in Tokyo. Asanuma, known for his outspoken criticism of U.S. foreign policy and his support for stronger ties with China, was fatally attacked by Otoya Yamaguchi, a 17-year-old right-wing nationalist. Yamaguchi rushed onto the stage and stabbed Asanuma in the abdomen with a samurai sword,

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is fueling a range of false claims and conspiracy theories as authorities seek information about the 20-year-old shooter’s background and motive. Here’s a look at the facts. | AP

“People are walking around with a sense of disbelief.” The assassination of Shinzo Abe was a "shock to the system, a shock to the culture" of Japan, where gun violence rarely intrudes on daily life, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said on This Week. https://abcn.ws/3nYc85T | This Week