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Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) are set to form a coalition, clearing the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first female Prime Minister. Takaichi, the leader of the LDP, and Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of Ishin, will sign the
Anti-Americanism
Thousands of people gathered across the United States on Saturday to participate in "No Kings" demonstrations, a protest against the direction of the country under President Donald Trump. The rallies, organized in response to the government shutdown and Trump's executive actions, drew criticism from Republican leaders
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With less than three weeks until the Election Day, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched a new ad campaign targeting vulnerable House Republicans in key states, specifically Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Kentucky. The campaign aims to hold Republicans accountable for enabling President Donald Trump's chaotic
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Soybeans are a significant crop for American farmers, with over 5 million acres dedicated to soybean production each year, generating $2.5 billion in economic value. However, the imposition of tariffs by the administration on soybeans has led to retaliatory measures from China, resulting in a significant decline in U.
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Japan's ruling parties have agreed to hold a parliamentary vote to choose a new prime minister, but the outcome remains uncertain due to the withdrawal of Komeito from the coalition. New LDP leader Sanae Takaichi faces a challenge from opposition parties, which may field a joint candidate to
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The Nationalist Party in Taiwan, also known as the KMT, has chosen a former lawmaker as its new chairperson in a competitive election marked by allegations of China's meddling. Cheng Li-wun, the only female candidate in the race, positioned herself as a reformist and won the election by
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As Nigeria's presidency remains a subject of intense scrutiny, the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest in the 2027 General Election has resurfaced. The President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, recently stated that Jonathan's eligibility would be determined by
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The ruling ZANU-PF party in Zimbabwe has announced plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years, potentially keeping him in power until 2030. The move comes ahead of Mnangagwa's scheduled departure in 2028, following two five-year terms as president. The decision was made at
Poilievre, Pierre
A top aide to former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has criticized Pierre Poilievre's leadership of the Conservative party and his recent comments attacking the RCMP's treatment of Justin Trudeau. Dimitri Soudas, writing an oped in the Toronto Star, called Poilievre's statements "reckless&
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, has issued a scathing condemnation of the Trump Administration's deployment of National Guard troops to American cities. In a letter to Secretary of Defense
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China's rapid ascent as a clean energy superpower is built on a disturbing foundation of extractive practices in Tibet, where the Chinese Communist Party's quest for lithium, copper, and hydroelectric power is driving environmental degradation and human rights abuses. Recent developments in lithium and copper mining,
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Abolishing stamp duty for main homes may sound like a straightforward way to boost Britain's stagnant housing market, but research conducted by a team of experts suggests that it would barely move the needle on affordability. In reality, the policy would deliver little benefit to those most in
