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
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
Prime ministers
Japan has welcomed its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, a seasoned politician who has already demonstrated her negotiating skills. However, Takaichi's rise to power comes at a time when Japan faces complex domestic and international challenges, including a stagnant economy, declining population, and managing relations with the
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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
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
Antiterrorism measures
Pakistan's cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to ban the extremist Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party under the country's Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) after it recently staged violent protests in the country. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which
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
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
Deportation
The UK's Government has announced that an Iranian national, who was detained for attempting to cross the Channel into the UK, will be deported back to France for the second time. The individual had been returned to France on September 19 but had re-entered the UK on October
Cricket (Sport)
The recent refusal of the Indian cricket team to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts at the Asia Cup 2025 has sent shockwaves through the sports world, reflecting the increasingly politicized atmosphere in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement, "Operation Sindoor on the games field. Outcome is
Abe, Shinzo
In a historic milestone, Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan's prime minister, marking the first time a woman has held the office in the nation's history. Takaichi, 64, has defied easy categorization throughout her career, which spans from her early days as a young woman commuting
Netanyahu, Benjamin
US officials, led by Vice President JD Vance, have visited Israel to oversee the fragile cease-fire deal in Gaza, amidst concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might vacate the agreement. The cease-fire was brokered by the Trump administration after a two-year war between Israel and Hamas. However, the deal
