
Sanae Takaichi Makes History as Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female prime minister, securing 237 votes in the lower house. A historic milestone for gender equality in Asia.
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Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female prime minister, securing 237 votes in the lower house. A historic milestone for gender equality in Asia.
Japan’s ruling LDP and Japan Innovation Party form coalition, aiming to address economic challenges and push constitutional reforms. Takaichi poised for PM role.
Japan’s ruling LDP and Japan Innovation Party form coalition government, signaling potential shifts in economic and foreign policy directions amid regional challenges.
As Japan’s Diet prepares to vote on a new prime minister, LDP leader Sanae Takaichi faces coalition challenges and opposition strategies in her bid for power.
Japan’s LDP and Ishin parties form coalition, potentially electing the nation’s first female prime minister amid major political realignment.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, known for his 1995 war apology, has passed away at 101, leaving a legacy of regional reconciliation.
Japan’s ruling and opposition parties agree to elect a new prime minister on October 21, with Sanae Takaichi poised to lead amid economic challenges.
Komeito ends 26-year alliance with Japan’s LDP, challenging Sanae Takaichi’s path to becoming the first female PM and raising policy stability concerns.
Japan’s opposition parties aim to unite behind a single candidate to block Sanae Takaichi’s prime ministerial bid following the ruling coalition’s collapse.
Japan’s Komeito party exits 25-year coalition with ruling LDP, citing disagreements over political funding reforms. Move complicates Sanae Takaichi’s bid to become prime minister.
Japan prepares to appoint its first female prime minister, signaling progress in gender equality and political reform in Asia’s third-largest economy.
Japan’s first female PM faces economic revitalization, regional diplomacy challenges, and gender equality tests in historic leadership transition.
Japan’s first female ruling party leader Sanae Takaichi sparks debate with nationalist agenda, constitutional reforms, and shifting China relations.
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female LDP leader, signaling a rightward political shift. Her conservative agenda faces economic and diplomatic challenges.
Sanae Takaichi’s election as LDP leader signals a potential revival of Abenomics, with analysts weighing impacts on Japan’s economy and markets.
Sanae Takaichi wins LDP leadership race, poised to become Japan’s next prime minister amid coalition challenges.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party begins voting for a new leader, with five candidates competing to become the next prime minister. The outcome will shape Japan’s political future.
Former Japanese minister Takayuki Kobayashi announces bid for LDP leadership, challenging Motegi in pivotal race following party setbacks.
Japan’s ruling LDP launches full leadership election with Takaichi and Koizumi as frontrunners, shaping the nation’s political future amid economic challenges.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns amid economic strain and internal party pressure, sparking leadership transition and market uncertainty.