Modi, Narendra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the India-Asean Summit on October 26 via virtual teleconference, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to take part in the East Asia Summit on October 27-28. The decision to hold the meetings virtually comes as the Indian government focuses
Coalition governments
Japanese parliament members elected Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister on Tuesday, marking the end of a three-month political vacuum following the Liberal Democratic Party's disastrous election loss in July. Takaichi, an admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has been criticized
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on a mission to oversee the fragile ceasefire deal in Gaza, amidst a flurry of high-level US visits to the region. The US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, aim to ensure that the cease-fire holds
Prime ministers
Sanae Takaichi made history on Tuesday as Japan's first woman prime minister, and her unconventional path to power is as fascinating as it is inspiring. As a devoted heavy metal fan and drummer, Takaichi's love of music has long been a defining feature of her personality.
Prime ministers
Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, has become Japan's first female prime minister, winning a first-round vote in the Lower House of Parliament with 237 votes against 149 for Yoshihiko Noda of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. Takaichi's election comes with significant challenges,
Political parties
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
Prime ministers
Japan has appointed Sanae Takaichi as its first female Prime Minister, ending decades of male-dominated leadership in the world's third-largest economy. Takaichi, a staunch conservative and outspoken China critic, was confirmed after winning a slim majority in the lower house of parliament and securing a runoff victory in
Prime ministers
Japan has appointed Sanae Takaichi as its first female Prime Minister, ending decades of male-dominated leadership in the world's third-largest economy. Takaichi, a staunch conservative and outspoken China critic, was confirmed after winning a slim majority in the lower house of parliament and securing a runoff victory in
Takaichi, Sanae
Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative lawmaker, is on the verge of becoming Japan's first female prime minister, a milestone that has drawn both praise and concerns from women's rights activists. Takaichi's rise to power has been met with a mix of reactions, with some
Party leaders
Chirag Paswan, Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief, addressed speculation over his chief ministerial ambitions, saying discussions on such matters should happen "at the right occasion". Paswan reaffirmed his support for the current NDA leadership in Bihar, stating that many leaders have made it clear that
Party leaders
Chirag Paswan, Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief, addressed speculation over his chief ministerial ambitions, saying discussions on such matters should happen "at the right occasion". Paswan reaffirmed his support for the current NDA leadership in Bihar, stating that many leaders have made it clear that
Prime ministers
The Bihar election 2025 has intensified with multiple parties releasing their lists of candidates and making crucial moves. The Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM announced its first list of 25 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, including two non-Muslims. The JD(U) found itself in an awkward position after withdrawing Sabir Ali&
