Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and a prominent political figure, passed away at 80. She rose from a low-profile housewife to lead the BNP after her husband's assassination, serving two terms as prime minister, and was known for her uncompromising stance against military rule and her advocacy for women's issues. Her later years were marred by corruption convictions and health issues, but she remained a significant opposition figure until her death in 2023. She is survived by her son Tarique Rahman, a potential future leader.
Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, known for her hawkish stance and promotion of a 'Japan First' policy, just before President Trump's visit.
Japan's political scene is shifting as Takaichi Sanae, a former heavy-metal band drummer, becomes the leader of the ruling LDP and is set to be the country's first female prime minister, marking a bold and polarizing change in Japanese politics.
Sanae Takaichi, a conservative and nationalist, is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, representing a shift to the right for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Her leadership could influence Japan's domestic policies and its relations with the US, especially under the influence of her admiration for Margaret Thatcher. Her rise also marks a significant milestone for gender equality in Japan, though her conservative views may limit progress on women's issues.
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her the likely first female Prime Minister of Japan, amid ongoing political challenges and preparations for a potential summit with U.S. President Trump.
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her the likely first female prime minister of Japan, amid ongoing political challenges and upcoming diplomatic tests, including a potential summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, has been elected as the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, positioning her to become the country's first female prime minister amid a party in crisis and shifting political landscape.
Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5 and a trailblazer in intelligence leadership, has died at 90. She modernized MI5, promoted transparency, and was a model for the character M in James Bond films. Her career spanned key Cold War and post-Cold War periods, and she authored spy novels after retiring.
Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first female chief of MI6 in its 116-year history, marking a historic milestone for the UK's foreign intelligence service. She has been a career member of MI6 for over 30 years and previously served as the director general of technology and innovation, known as Q. She will succeed Richard Moore as the agency's chief this fall.
Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first female chief of Britain's MI6, marking a historic milestone for the agency, which handles overseas intelligence. She succeeds Richard Moore and will take on her new role in the autumn, amid ongoing global security challenges from various state and non-state actors.
Britain's MI6 has appointed Blaise Metreweli as its first female chief, marking a historic milestone for the agency, which faces increasing global security challenges from cyber threats and state actors like China and Russia.
