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As President Trump visited Japan, he and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi bonded over their shared admiration for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in 2022. The two leaders signed agreements aimed at strengthening their countries' alliance, but the details of the trade deal, including
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a significant shift in regional politics by raising the issue of the South China Sea during her talks at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur. Her meetings with regional leaders, including Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Malaysian
Trump, Donald
President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday, embarking on a five-day visit aimed at strengthening the bilateral trade relationship and easing tensions over tariffs. Trump will meet with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who hopes to build a friendly personal relationship with the US leader to facilitate a trade
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Asean Secretary-General Dato' Lim Jock Hock welcomed Takaichi to her first Asean-Japan Summit, expressing the bloc's confidence in her leadership and the potential of Asean-Japan cooperation, anchored in trust, driven by shared values, and strengthened by decades of partnership. The meeting aims to explore collaboration in maritime
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Japan is looking to strengthen its partnership with Malaysia and other Asean member states on critical regional and global security issues ahead of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's maiden visit to Kuala Lumpur for the 47th Asean Summit. The visit, which coincides with Malaysia's chairmanship of the
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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
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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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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
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The election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female Prime Minister is a significant development that is expected to bring about a new chapter in the country's relationship with India. Takaichi is known for her tough stance on China and has shown a willingness to strengthen
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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.
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Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming the first female prime minister of Japan, winning 237 votes in the 465-seat Japanese Diet. This decisive victory came after weeks of political chaos and tense coalition negotiations. Despite speculation that she might be forced to an embarrassing runoff, Ms. Takaichi secured the support
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Sanae Takaichi, the 64-year-old leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has become Japan's first female prime minister, facing a daunting task to address the country's pressing issues and restore voter trust. Her appointment follows a closely contested election, where she won a majority in the
