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Prime Minister Takaichi set to lead LDP to strong victory in snap elections

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is widely expected to guide the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a decisive win in Sunday’s snap elections, according to projections from local media and polling agencies. The opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, formed in January by members of the......

Japan's first female PM dissolves parliament for snap election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has formally dissolved the lower house of parliament, setting the stage for a snap general election on February 8. The move, announced amid cheers of "banzai" from lawmakers, initiates a brisk 12-day campaign period starting Tuesday. As the nation's......

Tokyo stock market soars as Takaichi emerges as Japan’s likely first female prime minister

The Tokyo Stock Exchange surged by 4% on Monday as the yen weakened sharply, following the election of Sanae Takaichi as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) — a position that virtually guarantees her appointment as Japan’s first female prime......

Kamala Harris to publish memoir on brief 2024 presidential bid

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the upcoming release of her memoir, "107 Days," which chronicles her short-lived 2024 presidential campaign. The book, set to hit shelves in September, promises a detailed behind-the-scenes look at what Harris describes as "the shortest......

Joy Reid critiques Democrats' strategy, calls for stronger leadership in Jasmine Crockett

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid has expressed increasing frustration with the Democratic Party, questioning its ability to effectively counter the rise of Trumpism and what she describes as encroaching fascism. Speaking on The Breakfast Club this week, Reid, a lifelong Democrat, said she is “barely......

Cuomo seeks redemption as Mamdani challenges party norms in NYC mayoral primary

New York City Democrats face a pivotal decision as they vote in the mayoral primary: revive Andrew Cuomo’s political career, support progressive challenger Zohran Mamdani, or select from a broader group of lesser-known contenders. Their choice may reflect the direction the Democratic Party hopes......

South Korea's former president Moon Jae-in faces bribery charges

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been formally charged with bribery, according to prosecutors. Moon, who served from 2017 to 2022 as a member of the centre-left Democratic Party, is accused of appointing a former lawmaker to a government-funded nonprofit organization in exchange for his......

Maldives enacts ban on Israeli passport holders in solidarity with Palestine

In a significant move reflecting solidarity with Palestine, the Maldives has amended its immigration laws to prohibit entry for Israeli passport holders. This decision was formalized by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, following its approval by the People’s Majlis, the country’s unicameral......

Lee Jae-myung: South Korea’s Leading Presidential Candidate Amid Controversy

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's opposition, is expected to step down this week to secure the Democratic Party's nomination. A former child laborer who became a lawyer, Lee is a popular yet polarizing figure. He leads in the polls with 34% support, far ahead of his competitors. After......