Political parties
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory letter to Sanae Takaichi, Japan's newly elected Prime Minister, hailing her victory as a testament to the confidence reposed in her by the Japanese people. The letter, personally signed by President Tinubu, expresses Nigeria's continued goodwill and support
Canadians
President Trump's hostile rhetoric and tariffs on Canadian goods have strained the two countries' relationship, creating uncertainty for businesses and consumers alike. The situation escalated further when Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian metals, prompting a retaliatory response from Canada. The back-and-forth exchange has had far-reaching
Modi, Narendra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the NDA's election campaign in Bihar with a rally in Samastipur, opening his address in Maithili to connect with the local audience. From praising Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and invoking regional idioms, to accusing the mahagathbandhan of being "led by
Netanyahu, Benjamin
US Vice-President JD Vance denounced a symbolic vote in Israel's parliament on the annexation of the occupied West Bank as an "insult" and a move that goes against the Trump administration's policies. Vance made the comments on Thursday after hard-liners in the Israeli parliament
Prime ministers
President Bola Tinubu has expressed warm felicitations to Sanae Takaichi on her historic emergence as Japan's first female Prime Minister, describing her victory as a landmark achievement reflecting her decades-long service to Japanese politics and governance. Tinubu's congratulatory letter, personally signed, hailed Takaichi's rise
Prime ministers
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold an expanded bilateral meeting and signing ceremony with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on Sunday (Oct 26). Trump will arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday morning and attend a bilateral meeting with
Modi, Narendra
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will not be attending the Asean summit in Malaysia in person, effectively ruling out a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines. This decision comes as the two countries continue to have contrasting signals over key diplomatic issues, including
Prime ministers
Staff Prime Minister Mark Carney has suggested that US President Donald Trump seems hesitant to make a World Series bet with him, as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Carney joked that Trump is "afraid to make a bet" and has yet to return
Prime ministers
US Vice-President JD Vance denounced a symbolic vote in Israel's parliament on the annexation of the occupied West Bank as an "insult" and a move that goes against the Trump administration's policies. Vance made the comments on Thursday after hard-liners in the Israeli parliament
Prime ministers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will not be physically attending the upcoming ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, citing ongoing Deepavali celebrations in India. Instead, he will join the summit virtually. This is not the first time Modi has skipped an ASEAN summit, having previously done
Prime ministers
Sanae Takaichi, president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, made history on Tuesday (Oct. 21, 2025) as she was elected the country's first female prime minister, 80 years after women gained suffrage. Despite progress in women's participation in Japanese society, the country ranked 118th
Political parties
As Japan's history reached a significant milestone, Takaichi Sanae became the first female prime minister after winning the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and facing a successful election by both chambers of the National Diet. She is now poised to lead a minority government in a
