Former PM Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90

Fukuda, who sought steadier relations with China, died Monday according to a ruling party official, as Beijing's leaders opened a four-day plenum.

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Published 4:41 AM ET, Monday, October 26, 2026

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First reported by Japan Today: “Former PM Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 4:41 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Tokyo, a ruling party official said Monday that former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo F**uda has died at the age of ninety.
Gloria Vance · World News Anchor#$%&! was known for trying to build stable ties with China, a job that has only grown harder for the prime ministers who came after him.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorStable ties sound like a lovely legacy to leave behind.