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Local media in Japan report that Sanae Takaichi, leader of the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), are set to sign an agreement on their alliance on Monday, paving the way for Takaichi to become the country's first female
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Japan's former prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, known for his "Murayama statement" apologizing to Asian victims of Japan's military aggression during World War II, has died at 101. Murayama died in his hometown of Oita, south-western Japan, where he had been living. He led a
Coalition governments
Japan's former prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, known for his "Murayama statement" apologizing to Asian victims of Japan's military aggression during World War II, has died at 101. Murayama died in his hometown of Oita, south-western Japan, where he had been living. He led a
Coalition governments
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a daunting task as the Knesset prepares to debate two legislative proposals aimed at annexing the West Bank and extending Israeli sovereignty over the territory. The proposals, submitted by Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party and the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, led by
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A landmark moment for Aotearoa New Zealand is set to unfold as more than 100,000 essential workers take part in strikes across the country on October 23, calling on the government to adequately fund their vital public services. The strikes, involving teachers, doctors, nurses, and other essential workers, will
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, known for his 1995 "Murayama statement" apologizing to Asian victims of Japan's aggression, has died at the age of 101. Murayama served as the head of a coalition government from 1994 to 1996 and led a socialist party. He is
Coalition governments
Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, known for his 1995 "Murayama statement" apologizing to Asian victims of Japan's aggression, has died at the age of 101. Murayama served as the head of a coalition government from 1994 to 1996 and led a socialist party. He is
Coalition governments
Takaichi, a staunch nationalist and former protégé of Shinzo Abe, has won the leadership of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) but faces an uphill battle to become the country's first female prime minister after the LDP's coalition partner, Komeito, quit the 26-year partnership. The
Coalition governments
Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative and first female leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (L.D.P.), has been elected as the country's next prime minister. Her victory, marked by a strong showing among rank-and-file voters, paves the way for her to become the first female
Coalition governments
Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, has been elected as the leader of Japan's embattled governing party, paving the way for her to become prime minister of the coalition government. The 64-year-old lawmaker won a critical leadership vote on Saturday, putting her on track to become Japan's
Coalition governments
The Israeli parliament's non-binding motion, passed on July 23, has sparked widespread criticism from Palestinian leaders and countries across the Middle East. Introduced by right-wing lawmakers, the motion calls for applying Israeli sovereignty to Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, a move that has drawn strong condemnation from
Prime ministers
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his intention to study a tariff deal with the United States before making a decision on his resignation, amid mounting pressure to step down following a historic defeat of his ruling party in Sunday's election. The Liberal Democratic Party and its junior
