Federal law
The US Department of Justice announced plans to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey, targeting two Democratic strongholds holding off-year elections, following requests from state Republican parties. The Justice Department aims to "ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law" by monitoring polling sites
Islamic militants
A week after clashes between the police and supporters of the Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) left at least five people dead, the party has been banned by the Pakistani government. The move is a reflection of the country's struggle to contain religious extremism without provoking influential clerics
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President Trump has made a stunning request to have the Justice Department hand over nearly a quarter-billion dollars of taxpayer money to his personal bank account as compensation for his grievances against the department. This demand is rooted in his claim of $230 million in damages resulting from previous federal
Food assistance
Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a state of emergency to address the impending loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for over 850,000 Virginians in need, starting November 1, 2025. This declaration comes in response to the Congressional Democrat's failure to pass a clean continuing resolution,
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A United Nations report released on Wednesday warns that cuts to social protection for people living in poverty have created a fertile ground for far-right movements to thrive worldwide. The report, authored by UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Olivier De Schutter, highlights the devastating impact of
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Sanae Takaichi, the 64-year-old leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has become Japan's first female prime minister, facing a daunting task to address the country's pressing issues and restore voter trust. Her appointment follows a closely contested election, where she won a majority in the
Political campaigns
John E. Sununu, a 61-year-old New Hampshire Republican, has announced a campaign for the U.S. Senate, hoping to reclaim a seat he lost nearly two decades ago and boost the GOP's chances of regaining a foothold in a region overwhelmingly represented by Democrats. Sununu is seeking the
Party leaders
Sanae Takaichi's election as Japan's first female prime minister has brought a mix of excitement and concern as she prepares to tackle the country's economic and national security challenges. With a background in economic security and interior minister, Takaichi has vowed to pursue a
Coalition governments
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's newly elected prime minister, is a staunch conservative who has expressed hawkish views on national security and has been criticized for her stance on women's rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and her hawkish views on Japan's wartime past. Despite these concerns, Takaichi'
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Japanese Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi has become the country's first female Prime Minister, marking a historic moment in Japan's political sphere. A staunch conservative, Takaichi has been nicknamed the "Iron Lady" for her hardline stance and admiration of Margaret Thatcher. She has
Conservatism
As Japan marks a historic moment with the rise of its first female leader, Sanae Takaichi, attention now turns to her ability to balance her conservative ideology with the nation's cries for renewal. Born in 1961 in Nara Prefecture, Western Japan, Takaichi's journey contrasts with the
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Japan's parliament elected Sanae Takaichi, the country's first female prime minister, amidst a backdrop of electoral defeats for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a rapidly ageing population. Takaichi's election is attributed to the LDP's new coalition partner, the conservative neoliberal Japan
