Gender equality
In a significant shift for the country's politics, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi, a former economic security minister, as its new leader. This decision could lead to Takaichi becoming Japan's first female prime minister, a move that would be historic given the
Military personnel
A US federal judge, Karin Immergut, has blocked President Donald Trump from deploying 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland for now, dealing a temporary setback to the President's efforts to deploy troops to cities he describes as lawless. The ruling comes after Trump's administration filed
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
Gender equality
Japan will soon get its first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, a move that has sparked mixed reactions from women's rights advocates in the country. Takaichi's appointment has been met with both hope and skepticism, as her views on women's empowerment and equality are
Abe, Shinzo
Takaichi, the 64-year-old politician, has been elected as Japan's first female prime minister by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Born on March 7, 1961, in Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture, Takaichi studied at Kobe University before entering politics. She has been re-elected to the House of Representatives nine
Political parties
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan has elected Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, as its new leader, paving the way for her to become the country's first female prime minister. The LDP, which has governed Japan for nearly all of the post-war period, has been in crisis
Political parties
Takaichi, Japan's first-ever potential female prime minister, won the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party after a runoff vote. Born in 1961, Takaichi, 64, entered politics in 1993, and has held various key posts, including minister of economic security, internal affairs, and gender equality. Her leadership is expected
Political parties
Sanae Takaichi is making history as she becomes the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), positioning her for a parliamentary vote to become the country's first female prime minister. Takaichi's victory came after a run-off against Shinjiro Koizumi, securing 185 votes to
Ishiba, Shigeru
In a surprising turn of events, Sanae Takaichi, a 64-year-old hard-line conservative security hawk, has been elected as Japan's new prime minister, taking the helm of the country with the world's fourth-largest economy at a time of unprecedented political instability, rising prices, and increasing tensions in
Political parties
As Tanzanians prepare for the upcoming General Election on October 29th, Juma Khamis Faki, the United Democratic Party (UDP) presidential running mate, has emphasized the importance of choosing leaders who will bring development and not divide the nation. Speaking at a campaign rally in Morogoro Municipality, Faki reminded citizens that
Political parties
A stunning Labour election loss in Caerphilly, Wales, could have far-reaching consequences for the UK's political landscape. Dr Jac Larner, a polling expert at Cardiff University, has described the race as the "canary in the coalmine" for a fundamental shift in British politics. The byelection, set
