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Japan is set to enter a new political era with the election of Sanae Takaichi as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), poised to become the country's first female prime minister and one of its most right-wing and nationalistic leaders since the Second World War.
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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
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, calling it a crucial step towards durable peace between the Palestinian people and Israel. Trump, at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claimed that Pakistan'
Hostages
The conflict in Gaza has intensified, with President Donald Trump announcing a 20-point plan to bring an immediate ceasefire, return hostages, and establish a temporary governing board for Gaza. The plan, which includes elements similar to those proposed by former US President Joe Biden and the French-Saudi plan, has been
Palestinian Arabs
Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his support for US President Donald Trump's 21-point plan to end the war in Gaza. In a social media post, the premier emphasized that durable peace between the Palestinian people and Israel is essential for bringing stability and
Netanyahu, Benjamin
Despite a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a delegation of Israeli settlers, a leading settler said he left the meeting troubled because Netanyahu failed to provide assurances on annexation of the occupied West Bank. Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, represented Israeli settlements in northern West
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif convened a review meeting to assess the situation following recent floods in Pakistan, emphasizing the country's disproportionate suffering from natural disasters caused by climate change. He highlighted the global injustice at the United Nations General Assembly and instructed authorities to expedite relief and
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the international community to take immediate action to address the complex global challenges of conflict, terrorism, and climate change. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, Mr. Sharif warned that the world is facing "testing times" and emphasized the
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The British government has announced plans to introduce digital IDs, dubbed the BritCard, as a mandatory proof of a person's right to work in the country. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the program will secure Britain's borders and deter undocumented migrants from coming to the country.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister highlights the complexity of global issues, including intensifying conflicts, international law violations, humanitarian crises, terrorism, and climate change, while emphasizing the importance of multilateralism. He announces that Pakistan has firmly defended its territorial integrity against external aggression from India and seeks a comprehensive and result-oriented
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with US President Donald Trump, where they discussed key sectors including information technology, energy, agriculture, and minerals for American investment. The meeting was deemed 'very useful and important' by the prime minister, highlighting improved relations between the two nations. Discussions
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterparts from across the world gathered in London for a summit aimed at countering the "populist right" and promoting practical policies to address challenges such as migration, social unrest, and national security. The Global Progress Action Summit brought together leaders from
