Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, passed away in Dhaka at the age of her health complications, including cirrhosis, arthritis, and diabetes, with her family by her side.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has moved into the historic official residence in Tokyo, which is reputed to be haunted by ghosts of Japanese soldiers from a century ago, adding to her busy schedule and sleep deprivation.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and a prominent political figure, has died at age 80 after a prolonged illness, marking the end of a significant era in Bangladesh's political history.
The article covers various international news, including Moldova's appointment of a pro-EU Prime Minister, Israel's ongoing conflict with Gaza, China's extension of rare earth export controls to the EU, and EU member states' opposition to relaxing regulations on harmful chemicals in cosmetics.
Rob Jetten, leader of the Dutch centrist party D66, is poised to become the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister after a strong election performance, with a campaign focused on climate, immigration, and housing issues, emphasizing positive messaging and coalition-building.
Japan's parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister, forming a coalition with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party, amid political instability and a focus on economic issues, while she maintains conservative and nationalist policies.
Japanese stocks experienced volatility and the yen weakened as Sanae Takaichi won a parliamentary vote to become prime minister, signaling potential for increased fiscal spending and impacting market sentiment amid political and economic uncertainties.
Sanae Takaichi, a heavy metal fan and protégé of Shinzo Abe, has become Japan's first female Prime Minister, marking a historic and unlikely rise in a traditionally male-dominated political landscape. She is known for her conservative views, hawkish policies, and a background that includes humble beginnings, a love for music, and a career that spans activism, media, and politics. Her leadership is expected to steer Japan further to the right amid ongoing debates about its military and economic alliances.
Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan's first female prime minister, leading a coalition with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party, amid political instability and a focus on hawkish policies, while facing challenges related to her government's stability and policy agenda.
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.
Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister after securing support from the opposition Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), forming a coalition that could give her a parliamentary majority. The deal has boosted Japanese stocks and weakened the yen, with Takaichi's policies favoring fiscal expansion, military strengthening, and conservative social reforms. However, her coalition partners may limit some of her spending ambitions, and she will need to garner additional support to govern effectively.
Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, is poised to become the country's first female prime minister after her party forms a coalition with Japan Innovation Party, securing enough support for her election in parliament.
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Innovation Party have agreed to form a coalition government, paving the way for the country's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, with formal signing expected soon and Ishin lawmakers set to support her in parliament.
Mongolia's parliament has ousted Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav amid internal party conflicts and political turmoil, including accusations of corruption and disputes over leadership, just months after he took office, with ongoing issues related to the national budget and public sector strikes.