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Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, Author of Historic WWII Apology, Dies at 101
TOKYO, JAPAN — Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who made history with his heartfelt apology for Japan’s wartime aggression and atrocities during World War II, passed away on Friday at the age of 101, officials confirmed. Murayama, a respected figure in Japanese postwar politics, was best known for his 1995 “Murayama Statement”, issued on
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France Charges Four Men in Alleged Plot to Assassinate Russian Dissident Vladimir Osechkin
French Authorities Foil Alleged Plot Targeting Russian Whistleblower Vladimir Osechkin PARIS (AFP) — French prosecutors have charged four men over an alleged plot to kill or abduct Russian dissident Vladimir Osechkin, the founder of the rights group Gulagu.net, which exposed systematic torture and abuse in Russian prisons. The suspects, aged between 26 and 38, were
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Colonel Michael Randrianirina Sworn In as Madagascar’s New President After Military Takeover
Madagascar officially swore in Colonel Michael Randrianirina as the nation’s new president on Friday, days after a military takeover that followed weeks of mass protests against former President Andry Rajoelina. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, marked the culmination of a dramatic week that reshaped the political landscape of the
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Taiwan Bans Officials from Attending China’s ‘Retrocession’ Events, Accuses Beijing of Distorting History
Taiwan’s government announced on Friday that public officials, educators, and students are prohibited from attending Chinese-organized commemorations of the so-called “retrocession” of Taiwan, citing Beijing’s alleged attempts to rewrite history and legitimize its territorial claims over the island. The ban coincides with China’s plans to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s retrocession to Chinese rule,
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US Claims India Halved Russian Oil Imports, But Indian Sources See No Cuts Yet
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI – October 17, 2025 — Conflicting reports have emerged over India’s purchases of Russian crude oil, with a White House official claiming that New Delhi has halved its Russian oil imports, while Indian industry insiders maintain that no such cuts have occurred. The discrepancy highlights growing tensions in US–India trade negotiations, as President
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Analysis: Japan’s Political Turmoil Could Derail Takaichi’s Economic Revival Plans
As Sanae Takaichi appears poised to become Japan’s next prime minister, political analysts warn that the fragile alliances keeping her in power could cripple her economic agenda, deepen legislative gridlock, and unsettle financial markets. Takaichi, the new Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader and a close ally of the late Shinzo Abe, is expected to secure
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Sanae Takaichi Avoids Yasukuni Shrine Visit as Bid to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Gains Momentum
Tokyo, Japan – October 17, 2025:Japan’s political landscape is witnessing a historic moment as Sanae Takaichi, the newly appointed Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader, edges closer to becoming the nation’s first female prime minister. However, in a move reflecting both political caution and diplomatic awareness, Takaichi refrained from visiting Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine on Friday —
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Mongolia’s Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar Ousted After Four Months Amid Ruling Party Feud
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (October 17, 2025) — Mongolia’s fragile political system has been shaken once again after Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar was removed from office on Friday in a dramatic parliamentary vote that exposed a widening rift within the ruling Mongolian People’s Party (MPP). Zandanshatar, who had served as prime minister for only four months, was
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Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar Ousted After Just Four Months in Office
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — October 17, 2025:Mongolia’s fragile political landscape has been thrown into fresh turmoil after Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar was dismissed by parliament on Friday, just four months after taking office. The sudden ouster follows weeks of political infighting, economic tensions, and disputes over mineral taxation reforms, marking yet another period of instability for
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Outrage in Italy as Car Bomb Targets Investigative Journalist Sigfrido Ranucci
Rome, Italy — October 17, 2025:A powerful explosion that destroyed the car of prominent Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci has sparked national outrage and renewed fears over press freedom and mafia-linked violence in Italy. The bomb, detonated overnight in Pomezia, a town near Rome, obliterated Ranucci’s parked vehicle and damaged nearby property, including the journalist’s
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