U.S. Vice President JD Vance Arrives in Israel TEL AVIV, Israel – In a critical diplomatic move, U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to reinforce the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. The ceasefire, brokered by the United States, has faced renewed tensions following a surge of deadly incidents along

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Tokyo, October 21, 2025 — Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister on Tuesday, ending a three-month political deadlock following the LDP’s poor showing in July’s election. Election and Coalition Cabinet Appointments Policy Priorities Social and Political Stance Outlook Takaichi’s premiership is seen as a consolidation of ultraconservative policies,

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Tokyo, Japan — Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking molds in more ways than one. A lifelong fan of heavy metal and former college drummer, Takaichi channels stress through her electric drum set at home. But her political rhythm is equally bold: she has risen through Japan’s male-dominated Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

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Jakarta, Indonesia — Indonesia has signed an agreement to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother who has spent over a decade on death row for drug trafficking, the government confirmed Tuesday. The announcement comes amid a broader push by Indonesia to transfer high-profile foreign inmates to their home countries. Lindsay Sandiford’s Case Lindsay Sandiford,

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New Delhi, India — The Indian capital woke up to a toxic air emergency on Tuesday morning as fireworks set off during the Hindu festival of Diwali dramatically worsened air quality across the city. Early Tuesday, levels of harmful PM2.5 microparticles spiked to 846 micrograms per cubic metre, over 56 times the World Health Organization’s

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Tel Aviv, Israel — Israeli soccer powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv has announced it will decline any ticket allocations for their upcoming Europa League match against Aston Villa on November 6, citing safety concerns for its fans. The decision comes despite growing international pressure to reverse a ban imposed by West Midlands Police in Birmingham, United

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Tokyo, Japan — With the election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister, investors and citizens alike are evaluating the potential economic impact of her ultraconservative, market-friendly policies—dubbed “Sanaenomics.” Takaichi, 64, won a narrow victory in parliament with 237 votes, edging past the required 233 and forming a coalition with the Japan Innovation

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Tokyo, Japan — In a historic milestone for Japan, ultraconservative politician Sanae Takaichi has been elected the country’s first female prime minister, breaking through the male-dominated hierarchy of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Takaichi, 64, also becomes the first woman to lead Japan’s dominant postwar political party, signaling a potential shift toward a more right-leaning

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In a historic milestone for Japan, ultraconservative politician Sanae Takaichi was elected as the country’s first female prime minister on Tuesday, following weeks of political maneuvering and coalition negotiations. Takaichi, who leads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), replaces Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum after the LDP’s disappointing performance in July’s elections. Narrow

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In a historic first for Japan, ultraconservative politician Sanae Takaichi was elected as the country’s first female prime minister on Tuesday, following a coalition deal that promises to shift her governing bloc further to the right. The announcement ends a three-month political vacuum after the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suffered a disappointing election loss in

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